2degrees completes 3G shutdown, One NZ resumes closures
2degrees decommissioned 3G services on around 100 rural sites in December, then shut down 3G services in Palmerston…
Rabobank warns agribusiness to brace for volatile 2026 trading year
“Major economies are making assertive ‘opening moves’ on trade, technology and security, turning commerce into a tool of…
UN secretary-general says global body is at risk of financial collapse
US Republican administrations and lawmakers have long criticised the UN as wasteful, liberal and ineffective – and in…
Rule change: 12-month prescriptions will be ‘less stressful’ for patients
“The average patient who needs to renew their prescriptions four times annually could save up to $105 per…
Paris Hilton says she and Britney Spears bonded over 2000s ‘trauma’
She said: “Back then it was entertainment to tear down women. It was very isolating. Because not many…
Canada’s Latest GDP Report Shows Zero Growth, Says StatCan
The Canadian economy experienced a standstill in November 2025, with the gross domestic product (GDP) recording zero growth.…
Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic says ‘keep writing me off’ after beating Sinner in late-nighter
“It feels surreal, to be honest,” said Djokovic, who had lost the five previous matches to the 24-year-old…
Queen will never tour America again, says guitarist Brian May
The last time May and drummer Roger Taylor, 76, played live together was in September 2025 when they…
Ray J health update: R&B star says he ‘won’t survive 2026’ after scare
“I thought I was big so I could handle all the alcohol, I could handle all the Adderall,…
Muscle Car Madness, Rangiora: Organiser seeks to ban troublemakers
The aftermath of Muscle Car Madness at Rangiora’s A&P Showgrounds. Photo / Supplied That mud was exacerbated by…
Small businesses not exempt from cyber-attacks, internet watchdog Netsafe says
“It can happen in two ways, it can absolutely be targeted, somebody could decide that a particular entity…
Rules-based trade with US is ‘over’ – Canada central bank head
In a speech that has captured global attention, Carney said “nostalgia is not a strategy”, urging middle-sized powers…