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Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Utah Event

Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative commentator, was fatally shot while addressing a large crowd at an outdoor event in Utah....

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
inditex shares jump as sales boost investor confidence

Inditex shares jump as sales boost investor confidence

European shares rose at Wednesday’s open as investors digested trade updates, corporate earnings, and inflation data amid economic uncertainty. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Poland shoots down multiple Russian drones over its airspace

Polish forces intercepted multiple Russian drones that entered the country’s airspace on Wednesday, marking the first such engagement since Russia’s...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
nz sees spike in immigration applications following trump’s election

Trump urges EU to impose 100% tariffs on China, India

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on the European Union to introduce tariffs of up to 100% on imports from...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 11 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Z service station in Napier receives new name by Ngāti Pārau

A Z service station in Ahuriri, Napier, has been officially renamed. The site, formerly known as 'Z Kennedy Road', has...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Over 21,000 consultations provided through government’s 24/7 digital health service

Health Minister Simeon Brown says the government has already delivered over 21,000 consultations through its new 24/7 digital health service...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
google expands ai mode with five new language options

Google expands AI Mode with five new language options

Google has extended its AI-powered search feature, AI Mode, to include five new languages—Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese—after...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Five Otago supermarkets face alcohol sales ban over online promotion

Five supermarkets in Otago have been prohibited from selling alcohol for two days due to a promotion of alcohol online. FreshChoice...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
bluesky updates policies to improve safety, user experience

Social app Bluesky launches private bookmarks

Bluesky has launched private bookmarks, called “Saved Posts,” allowing users to privately save content for later viewing. This feature adds...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Sep 2025 | 1 min read
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Finding a new job would take SME employees more than three months, survey finds

Over half of SME employees report that finding a new job would take them more than three months if they...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Ex-Meta employee accuses WhatsApp of major cybersecurity gaps

A former WhatsApp security chief has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of serious cybersecurity weaknesses that risk...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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ANZ to cut thousands of jobs in Australia, no major cuts in NZ

Australia’s ANZ has announced plans to cut approximately 3,500 jobs by September next year as part of a wider restructuring...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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French PM defeated in National Assembly confidence vote

Francois Bayrou was ousted as French prime minister after losing a confidence vote in the National Assembly, worsening the political...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Takaichi pushes to become Japan’s first woman prime minister

Japan may soon appoint its first female prime minister, with Sanae Takaichi currently leading a close race to replace outgoing...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
trump’s approval rating takes a sharp dive ahead of 100 day mark

Trump tariffs could trigger trillion-dollar refund bill

The United States faces a major financial challenge as the Supreme Court considers the legality of President Donald Trump’s import...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Retailers may have passed the worst, but outlook remains gloomy

There are indications that New Zealand retailers might have passed the worst of the economic downturn, though the outlook is...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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