Christmas spirit returns to Bethlehem after ceasefire in Gaza
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — At midnight on Christmas Eve, the words of the traditional hymn “The Night…
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds, then a sharp cool change for the week ahead
MetService said the front was expected to move on to the North Island from late morning, which will…
Financial controller who spent $289,000 on travel, Uber Eats spared jail
Transactions described in the police summary of facts and a determination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Disciplinary…
Is the long summer break hurting our economy?
A ‘circle back in February’ mentality may be contributing to New Zealand’s stubbornly low productivity, writes Catherine McGregor…
Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the White House holiday decorations and her theme is “Home…
Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year’s holiday season, shoppers turned out in…
Even the Pope couldn’t avoid the Airbus software fix that disrupted flights across the world
Airlines around the world reported short-term disruptions heading into the weekend as they fixed software on a widely…
U.S. moves to tame the skies as disruptive passenger incidents reach new highs
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday launched a nationwide campaign urging travelers to improve their behavior at…
Sonder to file for bankruptcy. Travelers told to leave hotels next day
Short-term rentals company Sonder on Monday said it plans to file for bankruptcy, a day after Marriott International…
Chocolate Halloween candy hit by inflation, tariffs, high cocoa prices
A customer shops for Halloween candy at a Walmart Supercenter on October 16, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon…
China creates Day of Taiwan’s Restoration as part of sovereignty claims over island
BANGKOK (AP) — China said Friday it is creating a new holiday called the Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s…
Media Insider: TV advertisements can now be screened on Sunday mornings, Christmas Day and other public holidays
The Hui, now in its 10th season, is hosted by Julian Wilcox. Photo / The Hui , And…