ASB profit drops to $1.4b as class action settlement lifts costs
She said the Middle East conflict and subsequent oil price shock had caused significant disruption, changing the inflation…
Sewer gas smell mistaken for LPG leak forces early-morning evacuations near Blenheim
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Iran strikes Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US attacks as Strait of Hormuz closed
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards force had earlier said it struck and stopped a vessel ignoring repeated instructions to use…
US launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after Hormuz attacks
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the US-Iran memorandum of understanding was “entirely performance-based,” warning that…
‘Lingers on their skin’: Puzzling odour forces children out of classrooms
“You’re talking in the parts per billion,” Cels said. “The board is following the advice … and all…
Drive Slower, Save Money on Gas. Thanks, Physics!
How much does your mileage vary with speed? Every car is different, but the US Department of Energy…
Job market uncertainty forces Kiwis to risk assess, change priorities
“After a challenging economic cycle, the traditional playbook of moving jobs simply to chase a higher title or…
Checkmate? Russian Orbital Manoeuvring Threatens Ukraine’s Space Capability | RUSI
Checkmate? Russian Orbital Manoeuvring Threatens Ukraine’s Space Capability With unclear intention, Russia’s satellites have been placed curiously close…
Tennis: Corentin Moutet’s repeated swearing forces BBC to cut Queen’s interview short
“Apologies, everyone, for the language there,” Drummond said. French tennis player Corentin Moutet swore multiple times in a…
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in English Channel
The six-hour interception operation was supported by Chinook, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat helicopters and a maritime patrol aircraft,…
Power outage at TVNZ forces $5m Powerball Lotto draw offline
“Fortunately, we have established and secure processes that allow us to run the draw off-air using a Random…
Lack of customers forces Bathurst to pause Rotowaro coal mine expansion plans
It was now time for Bathurst to “give up and go home”, Coal Action Network Aotearoa spokesperson Cindy…