Hong Kong’s proposed bonus tax break for fund talent set to sharpen edge over Singapore
Hong Kong is set to attract top global fund managers to relocate to the city, as they will…
Households benefiting from lower interest rates as arrears levels drop – Centrix report
“At the consumer level, credit conditions are showing some clear signs of stabilisation,” Centrix chief operating officer Monika…
Scientists listen to the ‘heart’ of our Sun – and find mysterious behaviour
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…
Review: Devoid of Thought – Devoid of Thought
Published by Johnno on 2026/05/252026/05/25 Artwork by: Luca Carey Style: Progressive death metal, death metal, thrash metal (mixed…
Inflation: Spain again recorded the highest increase among the major eurozone economies for April
The cost of living is rising faster in Spain than in the major eurozone economies. The year-on-year inflation…
Seek data shows 4.1% monthly increase in AI-related skills in job ads for April
Seek country manager Rob Clark said references to AI job ads had been steadily increasing over time in…
Retail spending falls by $160 million in April after March fuel spike
Spending on motor vehicles (excluding fuel) also fell, down $8.1m or 4.1%, while apparel spending fell by $4.1m…
It’s Reckoning Week for Meta Employees in Layoff Limbo
The planned mass layoffs at Meta, which have loomed over its employees for weeks, are now just days…
2 Reasons Not to Fear a 2022-Style Inflation Spiral
Rising inflation is giving consumers and investors nightmares of a repeat of 2022. Yet, there’s little reason to…
Fuel prices jump over 30% while April food price inflation cools
Prices for the overall food group increased by 2.6% in the 12 months to April 2026, after a…
House sales fall in April as rising fuel costs and rate hike fears hit demand
West Coast, Southland, Taranaki and Otago were the only regions where sales in April were higher than a…
Mamaku father with brain tumour Shane Luke dies aged 47
“He was so fatigued all the time. It was hard for him to go for a walk ……