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Bonds, blockings and bans: a massive new-year shakeup to Pacific-US travel
US travel restrictions include heavy visa bonds, suspended applications and straight-up travel bans.

I'm 65 and working, what happens to tax on my pension?- Ask Susan
There is no income test or asset test on the pension, so anyone can claim it, no matter what they're earning.

More than 40 people evacuated by helicopter after they were 'trapped' by slips from heavy rain
Another eight people in two private addresses would be evacuated by helicopter this morning, police said.

'They have taken over': Town grapples with growing, and ‘aggressive’, homelessness
Businesses in Tauranga’s CBD say they are suffering and frustrated as issues with “aggressive” rough sleepers undermine revitalisation efforts.

Taiwan tariffs fall after trade deal, hopefully easing tech prices
The U.S. and Taiwan struck a trade deal on Thursday night, cutting prices of goods imported from the tech-centric region in exchange for investment inside the U.S. The deal means that tariffs on imported goods from Taiwan will fall from 20 percent to 15 percent, Reuters reported. The move comes just...

Spotify’s hidden Basic tier can save you cash, if you can find it
Annoyed by Spotify’s latest price hike? You can always dodge the increase by switching to a competing streamer, but if you’d rather stick to Spotify, there’s another option: a cheaper but well-hidden music-only tier. Spotify’s Basic plans aren’t new—they were first announced in mid 2024—but they’re easy to forget and even harder to spot, given that they’re buried at the bottom of Spotify’s Premium plan listings. And...

Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern

South Korea Tightens Crypto Access as Google Play Blocks Unregistered Exchanges

First look at Taron Egerton in new Netflix thriller
The Rocketman star is set to play a serial killer in the upcoming survivalist film.

Premier League boss announces exit as star player nears move
With his captain Marc Guehi on his way to Manchester City, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner reveals he is also leaving the club.

ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.

Local pilots to the rescue after dozens left stranded in Waioeka Gorge
More than 40 people were evacuated after flooding and slips shut State Highway 2 between Matawai and Opotiki on Friday.

‘Very draining’: Why the traditional London OE has turned sour for these Kiwi expats
UK-based recruiters say it is a difficult time to secure work in the city, even for experienced expats.

Ed Sheeran's world tour blasts off in Auckland
Amidst fireworks, flames and lasers, the superstar's talent, humility and good vibes formula played out perfectly at Go Media Stadium on Friday night.

Conservation Isn’t Just Saving Beaches: This Turtle Study Says Reefs and Routes Matter Too

BMW’s price restructuring: strategic self-rescue amid transition pains

IDF spokesperson: We are ready for any scenario in light of increasing regional unrest

Strike action to hit Germany next week amid civil servants pay row

OFC Pro League kicks off today in Auckland
Fiji's Bula FC and Vanuatu United FC play the season opener this afternoon in Auckland.

Roger Federer returns to court at 44 – and beats world No 13
A near-capacity crowd at Rod Laver Arena watches the Swiss legend dominate Casper Ruud in a tie-break, winning by seven points to two.

Evercore Analysts Are Pounding the Table on This 1 ‘Strong Buy’ Tech Stock

Wave of defections from former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s $12 billion startup Thinking Machines shows cutthroat struggle for AI talent

ClickHouse valued at $15 billion as database analytics firm rides AI wave

Husband of triple child killer Lauren Dickason remarries
Orthopedic surgeon Graham Dickason, who returned to his home of South Africa, has reported remarried in a private ceremony.