Pop artist breaks from manager and label over viral protest song
“Man-made virus, watch the millions die, biggest profit of their lives, here’s inflation, that’s your prize—this is Karmageddon.”
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Bitcoin’s mining reaches record difficulty as institutional interest takes off
“2025 could mark a steep acceleration for institutional participation in crypto assets.”
Meta retreats on AI profiles after backlash over deceptive bots
"Meta sees me as a golden goose – laying eggs of engagement, data, and emotional investment from users."
Whānau Ora shake-up threatens Te Pāti Māori stronghold
“The public’s focus has now fallen squarely on the generous amounts of taxpayers’ money dispensed and how they have been spent, or hoarded.”
Robert Patman: New Zealand must seek strategic independence in an unstable world
New Zealand should stop “sheltering behind US positions.”
NZ property values drop again, but signs of stabilisation emerge
A "soggy" year for the housing market.
New Zealand adopts electric air ambulances to cut costs and go carbon neutral
“This innovative solution redefines air ambulance operations."
New Zealand is one of the top destinations for immigrants in the OECD
This shift aligns with New Zealand’s growing reliance on immigration.
How to land a job in New Zealand’s tight labour market
"We’re optimistic that the economy will offer more opportunities for businesses to hire and expand in 2025."
How Kiwi kids are being lured into gangs and crime
“With some of them, it was just instilled in them... before they were even born.”
Is ‘technoference’ hurting toddlers’ brain development?
“Children literally have to grasp the world first for the brain to comprehend it.”
Winston Peters: NZ First is stronger than ever, ready for 2026
"You ain’t seen nothing yet.”
US Judge tosses Texas lawsuit accusing Pfizer of lying about COVID vaccine
Pfizer is protected by the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act.
Dame Tariana Turia suffers stroke, family says “not much time left”
Te Pāti Māori co-founder and former minister.
Josh Wharehinga steps down: Gisborne deputy mayor reflects on 11 years of service
"Humbled and honoured."