The S&P 500 rises as markets recover from Iran-related turmoil, reflecting cautious optimism while investors continue to monitor geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
Australia’s energy minister has urged calm and an end to petrol panic buying, saying supplies remain stable despite a rush on jerry cans.
As fuel and grocery prices rise, households are adjusting through smarter shopping, reduced travel, and careful budgeting.
Nvidia says AI is entering an “inference inflection,” with demand for real-world deployment driving up to $1 trillion in orders.
Crown Melbourne cuts 200 jobs amid economic pressures, reflecting shifting consumer behavior and broader challenges in the hospitality sector.
A fuel supply disruption has forced Blue Cap Mining in Western Australia to pause operations and send workers home until supplies stabilize.
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Concerned mothers argue mahjong should not be classified as gambling, emphasizing its social and cultural role in community settings.
Ten boats stranded in Napier may regain access through a proposed council pontoon, aimed at restoring movement within the harbor.
A proposed screen hub in New Zealand has been accepted into the fast-track consenting process, potentially speeding up its approval timeline.
A Northland shopper says expensive fruit and vegetables are spoiling within days, raising concerns about freshness and supply chain conditions.
Westpac has launched a bespoke agency model, Goldilocks, aiming to create more integrated and flexible advertising by bringing creative functions closer together.
Tech layoffs are often attributed to AI, but analysts say overhiring, cost-cutting, and shifting market conditions are major underlying factors.
Hundreds of Cambridge residents have shared concerns about congestion, highlighting growth, limited river crossings, and heavy traffic pressures in the town.
Plastic costs in New Zealand are rising 20–30% as the Iran conflict disrupts oil, shipping, and global polymer supply chains.
Travelers are delaying trips to later in 2026 amid Iran conflict disruptions, with tour companies reporting shifting bookings and rerouted travel plans.
Invercargill’s mayor is standing by his comments on a proposed AI data centre cable as debate continues over its implications for the region.
Nearly 200,000 ASB customers are receiving up to NZ$571 credits as part of a NZ$135.6 million class action settlement over loan disclosure issues.
A Victorian heritage villa is being sold for NZ$50,000 on the condition it is relocated, as its site is needed for a planned tunnel extension.
An Australian firm, Premcar, is edging closer to a potential partnership with Nissan’s Nismo division as both explore expanding performance vehicle offerings.
A nine-grid power plan is being developed to support rising electricity demand in the Western Bay of Plenty through network upgrades and long-term infrastructure planning.
New Zealand’s growing resale market is becoming more competitive, with rising demand and prices making secondhand shopping less effortless than before.
Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell will step down after eight years, marking a leadership transition as the cooperative enters a new strategic phase.
New Zealand’s PHEV market is expanding, with a growing range of plug-in hybrid cars and SUVs offering a bridge between petrol and fully electric driving.
An insurance worker tracks every expense in a spreadsheet, highlighting how detailed budgeting helps manage rising living costs and financial uncertainty.