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Auckland measles case: New locations of interest include chemist, second supermarket

An Auckland pharmacy and a second supermarket have been named as places a recent case of measles visited while infectious.

Stocks jump, gold tumbles as US and China trade talks progress

An agreement from the US and China to reduce tariffs for 90 days has boosted European markets after global indexes rallied hours earlier on hopes of a breakthrough. View on euronews

Hiring at all-time low as firms hit by Labour's tax raid and work reforms

Research today lays bare the impact of a £25billion raid on businesses and a planned shake-up of employment law.

How I Manage My Money: 75-year-old on pension credit with £10.7k in premium bonds

75-year-old Liz deferred her state pension for two years and stopped working at the age of 62

More than half of Americans are using layaway or buy-now-pay-later programs to cover everyday essentials

More than half of Americans are using layaway or buy-now-pay-later programs to cover everyday essentials - More than 30 percent of Americans have used short-term financing schemes for groceries, report finds

Top 9 Energy-Saving Appliances That Are Worth Every Penny

Top 9 Energy-Saving Appliances That Are Worth Every Penny

US cuts back on generals to boost 'lethality' - should NZDF follow suit?

Critics say the NZ Defence Force is top heavy and combat light.

Major UK bank used by millions to hike its account fees within weeks

Millions will be affected.

Tariffs could help tame UK inflation, Bank of England rate setter says

Megan Greene, MPC member at the Bank, says tariffs could reduce inflation by weakening global demand and strengthening the pound

Inventions that have stood the test of time

We often imagine that many of the innovative things that we take for granted are at least relatively new. But this is not always the case! Sometimes the history of inventions goes back far further than we would ever guess. Take a look through the following gallery to find out which inventions are much older than you thought. Click on!

Labour benefits backlash rages as MPs warn Cabinet minister that cuts will 'devastate lives'

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall came under fire from her own side as she took questions in the House.

Immigration fuels record-high US population growth

Immigration has driven US population growth to its fastest pace in 23 years, surpassing 340 million residents, according to the United States Census Bureau. Recent migration levels, averaging 2.4 million annually from 2021 to 2023, have outpaced even the peak Ellis Island years of the early 20th century. This historic surge underscores the significant role of immigration in shaping the nation's demographics. Intrigued? Click on for more on the record-high US population growth.

I’ve retired and I’m moving to the Philippines. How will it affect my pension tax?

A reader is planning their retirement in the sun - but wants to know the tax consequences

Can I get 30 hours of free childcare? Who’s eligible after expansion, and how to apply

From September this year, funded childcare provision is being expanded

Things the middle class will struggle to afford in five years

As the cost of living continues to rise, many middle-class families are facing a growing financial strain. Factors such as inflation, skyrocketing housing prices, and increasing healthcare costs are transforming the economic landscape, making it harder to sustain a comfortable lifestyle. In the next five years, essential expenses such as education, childcare, and even basic groceries may become unattainable for many. Click on to discover the key items and services that the middle class may struggle to afford in the near future.

How much does YOUR energy supplier owe you? Online calculator reveals if you're in line for a refund

Data from industry regulator Ofgem found energy firms were sitting on £3.3billion last year from the millions of customers whose accounts have built up credit.

Toy Cars Dragged Into U.S. Tariff War on Automotive Industry

What started as a trade fight over real cars has now rolled into the toy aisle.

Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco takes hit due to lagging oil prices

Saudi Arabia has also pledged to invest hundreds of billions in the US over the course of Donald Trump's second term. View on euronews

Tentative Truce: U.S. and China Agree to Temporary Tariff Reductions

The deal offers a 90-day reprieve in the escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies

'Real stable genius?' Meandering Trump ridiculed after off-script hour-long diatribe

President Donald Trump spoke for a little under an hour on Monday morning about the ongoing trade negotiations with China, the costs of pharmaceuticals, and other matters that left some viewers with many questions. One professor addressed Trump's claim on Obamacare: “I made it work. I could have let it die, but I chose to make it work.” They posted...

Gas prices up again for first time since 2022: Which countries are paying more?

Prices are now the highest on record but this time tax hikes are to blame. View on euronews

Trump's big China trade deal has the markets bracing as he teases MAJOR drug price cuts

Donald Trump is sure to send the stock market rebounding after a flurry of major announcements on Sunday.

UniCredit lifts outlook as it beats expectations with record profit

Italy’s second biggest lender posted its highest net profit ever for the first three months of 2025, the period that the bank called the ‘best quarter in history’ in its earnings report. View on euronews

Where did real wages rise and fall the most in Europe in 2024?

In 2024, real wage growth was strongest in Eastern Europe. Among the 32 European countries, it declined in only four. View on euronews

Wayne Brown thinks 'supercharging Auckland' can pull country out of recession

Auckland's mayor has updated his manifesto for the city, focusing on areas he says need urgent attention for growth.

China tariff truce shows the US did not necessarily have the upper hand

'Nothing further from the truth' - pay equity shake-up not cutting pay for women, says PM

Christoperh Luxon critics are "scaremongering", but Labour says the coalition is "gaslighting" half the population.

FTSE 100 lags behind Europe in stock markets’ response to US-China trade deal announcement

FTSE 100 lags behind Europe in stock markets’ response to US-China trade deal announcement - US stocks are set to open higher later on Monday, while Europe’s major markets are all up in trading

Essential items the US imports from Mexico, China, and Canada

Donald Trump's tariffs—25% on imports from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on China—took effect on March 4. While the move is intended to protect US industries, economists warn that these tariffs could lead to higher consumer prices. Since the tariffs are paid by US companies importing goods, businesses may either pass the costs on to consumers or reduce imports, potentially limiting product availability. Canada, Mexico, and China are among the United States' largest trade partners, supplying a wide range of goods. Click through this gallery to explore the markets and sectors that could be most affected.

Tesla: Employees call for Elon Musk's departure

A group of Tesla employees, called "Tesla Employees Against Elon," has published an open letter demanding the CEO's departure. The signatories denounce the negative impact of Elon Musk's image on the brand and point to a "profound misalignment" between his leadership and the company's environmental mission. The demand crisis is intensifying with thousands of unsold Model Y vehicles in stock. Matthew LaBrot, who published the letter after 5 years at Tesla, was immediately fired.

'Internal employment process' under way at Firearms Safety Authority

Concerns were raised by staff.

Health NZ eyes $1.8b cost for unpaid leave dating back 15 years

$130m has been spent on consultants and contractors to fix Holiday Act compliance errors.

Surge in right-to-buy purchases could cancel out plans to build 18,000 homes

Mass sell-off - triggered by Reeves ending discounts could cancel out her promise of extra affordable homes, experts have claimed

Starmer’s immigration rules risk builder shortage – hitting 1.5m home pledge

Sector experts said the Government's sweeping visa reforms risk fewer construction workers coming to the UK at a time when more are needed

This European country is reducing the 40-hour work week

This European country is reducing the 40-hour work week - The main trade unions support the proposal

Health NZ aims to cut surgery waitlists by outsourcing to private hospitals, extending doctors' hours

Surgeons have questioned who will do the work, saying they are already stretched: "We aren't sitting around twiddling our thumbs."

IRD targets outstanding student loans in property investment crackdown

Inland Revenue is cracking down on property investors who aren't meeting tax obligations.

'A way for Mar-A-Lago to get paid': Don Jr.’s role in 'anti-woke' firm 'raises serious questions'

In November 2024, Donald Trump Jr. became a partner in a Palm Beach, Florida-based investment firm startup named 1789 Capital. And its stated goal was to invest in "anti-woke" businesses. The company has grown since then. And according to Business Insider reporter Bethany McLean, 1789 is raising questions about the possibility of President Donald T...

Fifty years of Microsoft

Fifty years ago on April 4, 1975, two young computer enthusiasts launched a company called Microsoft. Bill Gates and Paul Allen had the vision of putting a computer on every desk and in every home by creating a program that could power, support, and manage everything that went on inside a computer. Today, Microsoft's Windows is the dominant operating system worldwide, with a market share of 72%. So, how did two men with a passion for tech create the computer innovations that would define the 21st century? Click through and browse this brief history of Microsoft.

The good news for Aussie home borrowers - but there is a catch

A Big Four bank has slashed fixed mortgage rates.

ANZCO Foods posts $8m profit amid 'another challenging year' for red meat

Tight margins in a challenging second half of 2024 have hit the pockets of major red meat processor and exporter ANZCO Foods.

What is the sound barrier, and how is it broken?

In late January 2025, an American company, Boom Supersonic, successfully conducted its first supersonic flight over California. The demonstrator aircraft, XB-1, flew 10% faster than the speed of sound and in doing so broke the sound barrier. Boom Supersonic hopes the achievement will pave the way for the development of Overture, the company's supersonic commercial airliner and the first since the cancellation of Concorde over 20 years ago. But what is the speed of sound, and how is the sound barrier broken? In this gallery, we'll bring you up to speed on this extraordinary milestone while revisiting the historic attempts made by test pilots to fly beyond this invisible wall of noise.

US and China announce substantial reductions in tariffs for 90 days

The US and China agreed to lower tariffs for 90 days on Monday, as the world’s two biggest economies attempt to cool an escalating trade war. View on euronews

Revealed - the generation of Aussies most likely to get stung by Albo's radical new tax on super

The average 22-year-old worker is set to be a victim of Labor's radical new tax plan for superannuation - despite the government saying it will only affect the rich.

EU member states ask Commission to lower targets for microchip strategy

The countries say that the European Commission should adjust the target in the Chips Act 2.0. View on euronews

Lull in property values present home buyers 'rare opportunity'

A cautious mindset among buyers and a high number of listings have kept prices from rising.

I’m 46, earn £25k and have £6k in my pension. Can I quit my job and retire for good?

A reader wonders if they can leave their job even despite their small pension and young age - due to their unique circumstances. Jessie Hewitson explains how it could be possible

How should the EU interpret the trade agreement between the US and the UK?

The United Kingdom is the first European country to have reached a compromise with the United States on trade. But some analysts believe the deal sends the wrong signal. View on euronews

Burnout and anxiety at work: warning signs and how to cope

Burnout and anxiety in the workplace are reaching alarming levels, with more employees experiencing stress, taking sick leave, and seeking employer support. A recent global survey by AXA and IPSOS across 16 countries (Belgium, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the UK, and the US) highlights worsening mental health among workers, with financial instability, job insecurity, and constant exposure to negative news as key contributors. The study reveals that mental health-related sick leave is rising, now accounting for 27% of absences in 2024. Young adults are particularly vulnerable, with 85% affected by stress, anxiety, or depression. Click on to explore the warning signs of burnout and anxiety, and effective coping strategies.

How landlords are trying to stand out in crowded rental market

Experts suggest strategy may be needed to 'sell' a property to prospective tenants as listings reach record levels in some areas.