The New Zealand Government plans to mandate that local streaming apps, including TVNZ+, Sky’s ThreeNow, and MĀORI+, be pre-installed and easily accessible on all smart televisions sold in the country. Media Minister Paul Goldsmith stated the move aims to ensure local media maintains visibility against global competitors that often secure prime placement on home screens … Read more
Nassau County’s Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has approved at least $1 million in tax incentives for a new veterinary training hospital in Garden City, despite formal opposition from a regional trade group. The project, led by Dr. Dominic Marino, will receive sales-tax, mortgage-recording, and property tax exemptions over 17 years to support a 30,100-square-foot facility … Read more
Auckland-based aviation software provider OneReg has secured a contract to manage regulatory assurance at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest hub for international passengers. The partnership aims to digitize and streamline complex safety compliance processes that historically relied on manual audits and paper-based certification, according to OneReg chief executive Clinton Cardozo. How Digital Compliance is … Read more
Federal health advisers have recommended approval for the first mRNA-based influenza vaccine, a move that could shift how the U.S. addresses seasonal flu. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently evaluating Moderna’s “mFlusiva” for adults ages 50 and older. If authorized, this vaccine would leverage the same messenger RNA technology used in COVID-19 shots … Read more
The United States officially lifted its blockade of Iran on Thursday, allowing oil tankers to resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz as a tentative ceasefire agreement took effect. While shipping activity has begun to normalize, the diplomatic rollout of the deal remains uncertain, with Vice President JD Vance delaying a planned trip to Switzerland … Read more
Westpac NZ is lowering its fixed-term home loan rates by up to 30 basis points, effective tomorrow, as the bank responds to falling long-term funding costs. The reductions apply to three, four, and five-year special and standard rates, with the five-year special rate dropping to 5.49%, according to the lender. Why are mortgage rates falling … Read more
Qantas will launch the world’s longest non-stop commercial passenger flight in October 2027, connecting Sydney and London directly. The route will be serviced by a fleet of 12 Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft, each featuring an additional 20,000-litre fuel tank to facilitate the 22-hour transit. This initiative, titled “Project Sunrise,” marks the first time the historic “Kangaroo … Read more
Ford Motor Company has established a new subsidiary, Ford Energy, to supply large-scale battery storage systems to the electric grid and data centers. According to CNBC, the move positions the automaker to capitalize on the rising energy demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure. While the company expects to reach 20 gigawatts of annual storage capacity by … Read more
North American stock markets closed lower on June 17, 2026, as investors reacted to a hawkish shift in U.S. Federal Reserve policy. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 264.47 points to 35,125.11, while the Dow Jones industrial average dropped 507.12 points to 51,492.55. Markets are recalibrating after the Fed signaled that interest rates may remain higher … Read more
Grandons Toyota Glanmire has secured planning permission for a €2 million expansion of its Sallybrook dealership, marking the largest capital investment in the company’s 50-year history. According to Dealer Principal Ken Grandon, the project will consolidate sales, service, and parts into a single, modernized hub by December 2026, creating at least 10 new full-time positions … Read more