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Government bike proposal for young cyclists wins praise

A cycling group has welcomed the government's proposal permitting children under 12 to ride bikes on footpaths. The proposal was put...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
hollywood dreads warner bros collapse in netflix bidding war

Paramount ups Warner Bros bid to top Netflix

Paramount Skydance has upped its bid for Warner Bros Discovery, mounting a direct challenge to Netflix's acquisition deal. Warner Bros Discovery,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
banks must provide cash services to customers, reserve bank says

RBNZ orders banks to offer cash services to consumers and businesses

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is recommending that banks nationwide offer essential cash handling services to consumers and businesses. RBNZ...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
spirit airlines plans major cuts to exit bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines plans major cuts to exit bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines revealed a drastic restructuring plan in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, aiming to cut flights, aircraft, and debt...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
ukraine pays tribute as war grinds into fifth year

Ukraine pays tribute as war grinds into fifth year

Ukrainians marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion on 24 February with solemn vigils and a nationwide minute’s silence,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Louvre director quits after jewel heist

The Louvre Museum in Paris has seen a leadership change months after thieves stole France's crown jewels from this global...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2026 | 1 min read
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Trump pitches economic boom in lengthy State of the Union

President Donald Trump gave a nearly two-hour State of the Union speech on Tuesday. He spotlighted the economy, calling it...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Healthy diet patterns may add up to three years to life, study says

Poor diet quality is linked to a shorter lifespan, while healthier eating patterns may help prevent early death, new research...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ slaps travel bans on Iranian officials for protest crackdown

The New Zealand government has enacted fresh travel restrictions against top Iranian officials, targeting ministers implicated in the brutal crackdown...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
spark to block 300 phones unable to dial 111 post 3g shutdown

Spark to block 300 phones unable to dial 111 post-3G shutdown

Spark will block around 300 mobile phones capable of 4G calls, texts, and data after its 3G network closure on...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Genesis warns of more hikes despite profit leap

Genesis Energy warns customers that additional price hikes can't be ruled out this year. Customers have been informed that their electricity...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
anthropic commits to a 50b us ai infrastructure push

Cybersecurity stocks slump on AI fears

Cybersecurity stocks fell for a second day on Monday as fears grew over artificial intelligence tools disrupting the sector. Anthropic unveiled...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Golden Bay Air secures government loan for key regional flights

Golden Bay Air is set to become the first airline benefiting from the government's $30 million fund aimed at supporting...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
business group lays out plan for growth but not everyone convinced

Business leaders push growth plan, economist doubts feasibility

A group of business leaders is advocating for 5% annual economic growth, but an economist remains sceptical. Growth NZ comprises Brendan...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
trump tower bids to top australia skyline

Trump tower bids to top Australia skyline

The Trump Organisation, led by US President Donald Trump, has unveiled plans for a towering hotel and apartment complex on...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
luxon backs uk plan to boot andrew from royal succession line

Luxon backs UK plan to remove Andrew from royal succession line

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said New Zealand would support if the UK government proposes to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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