Microsoft faces possible A$50m penalty in Australia, ticking-off letter in New Zealand
Consumer NZ said it was the same situation for New Zealand users of Microsoft 365 Personal and Family…
Donald Trump sending US aircraft carrier to Latin America as war fears rise
‘Hunt you down’ The carrier announcement came after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said an overnight strike on a…
Food prices rise 4.1% for September year, fall monthly for first time since February
Fruit and vegetables are up 5.8% annually (down 2.5% monthly), and non-alcoholic drinks are up 3.3% annually (up…
Singapore Airlines about to ramp up Auckland flights by a third
Air New Zealand will operate a 777. Singapore Airlines said the Boeing could seat 264 people. Its extended-range…
Airports group says NZ had world’s highest domestic airfare increase since 2019
“Airfare variations are largely influenced by inflation (CPI) and airline competition, factors which are outside the airport’s control.”…
Renting v owning: Renters have lower life satisfaction than homeowners, study finds
“But then, I have maintenance on my house that they don’t have to pay. And there’s a lot…
Housing market New Zealand: Mum and dad buyers lead increase in property investors, report says
“With potential top-up costs falling many appear to be using equity in their own home or across their…
Auckland library workers win pay deal after Government scrapped dozens of pay equity claims
“We welcome this increase as a positive step towards recognising the true value of the work of library…
Trump’s tariffs are driving a wedge through the US economy, further separating the haves from the have-nots
Shoppers look at school supplies at a Walmart in Dallas on August 12. – LM Otero/AP Americans ramped…
Bay of Plenty Regional Council approves first bus fare increase since 2018
The council’s public transport committee recommended increasing the fares by 25% to get closer to the Government’s cost…
Eating too much ramen can increase mortality risk, study finds | 'Likely higher those having alcohol' | Inshorts – Inshorts
Eating too much ramen can increase mortality risk, study finds | ‘Likely higher those having alcohol’ | Inshorts InshortsEating…
Pressure on hospital system blamed for increase in assaults on staff
Assaults ‘accepted part of workplace’ NZ Nurses Organisation delegate Tracy Chisholm, who works at Waikato Hospital, told RNZ…