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Samsung made more profit in the last quarter than the past two years combined
New York Times: The AI boom has propelled the tech giant's earnings.
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Four more men trapped in semi-submerged Laos cave freed
Rescuers say five people have now been recovered, while two remain missing.
Global supply shortages deepen: The 7 products everybody wants
New York Times: After 3 months, the fallout from the Iran war is spreading.
China is testing its state surveillance model in the Pacific
New York Times: 'People will not take lightly to being spied on by their neighbours.'
Trump says all Middle Eastern countries must sign diplomatic deal with Israel
The draft pact would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and curb Iran’s uranium.
Ikea boost helps Kiwi Property boss to $1.78m pay as profit slips 11.5%
Sylvia Park's mall has been enhanced after Kiwi sold land and then built NZ's first Ikea.
How the country's busiest supermarket is bracing for the next big flood
'We can't control the weather, but we can control how we prepare' - Nick Hanson.
'Don't understand it, but it looks fun': Cricket bowls Japan over
Japanese fans are learning the rules as Japan beats Vanuatu by 30 runs.
'Illegal agent for China': Mayor of Californian city quits after guilty plea
Mayor Eileen Wang resigned on May 11 over accusations and faces up to 10 years in prison.
'Export gateway to the world': Tauranga eyed for new Peru trade route
Local leaders met in April to discuss the Tauranga–Peru plan.
'Wake-up call': Why there are no vaccines or treatments for hantavirus
New York Times: Scientists have been working on medications despite a lack of funding.
A strong El Niño may be coming. Global warming is changing its effects
NY Times: Past events may no longer be a reliable guide of how the next one plays out.
Is this the one travel splurge that makes every trip run smoother?
Take your holiday from good to great: the best money you’ll spend.
Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up costs at Panama Canal
Daily Panama Canal traffic rose from 34 ships in January to 37 in March.
Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?
Researchers in Kerikeri are trialling three new Northland-grown cultivars.
On the block: NZ's tallest apartment tower Seascape
Asian-based investors and others overseas could be interested in buying the Akl project.
Richard Prebble: What China and Japan taught me about trust, tech and freedom
OPINION: Japan offers queues and trusted goods, but feels strangely stuck in time.
Close to 250 people feared missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN
Only nine people, including one woman, have been rescued.
First increase in Japanese births in Tokyo in 10 years
Japanese births in Tokyo hit 77,375 from January through November 2025.
‘What if I can’t go back?’: Middle East conflict rattles Kiwi travellers
Travel agents say bookings have plunged as fears over war grow.
Kiwi man, Aussie woman arrested at Singapore transit hotel over alleged duty-free shop thefts
CCTV allegedly showed Chanel perfume and anti-aging moisturiser being taken by the man.
Thai manhunt: Is ex-Kiwis star’s fugitive son hiding in Asia?
Police believe Asian crime figures could be bankrolling Ziggy Utai's Coconut Cartel.
Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire
Donald Trump agreed to a two-week halt to attacks if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
Myanmar junta chief elected as president, according to tally
He first seized power in a February 2021 coup, jailing Aung San Suu Kyi.
Robotaxi glitch strands passengers on motorway as cars race past
At least 100 Baidu robotaxis stopped on a high-speed ring road in Wuhan, China.
How Auckland can become a high-wage, world-class city
Auckland needs to treat growth as a system rather than a set of isolated fixes.
How to eat your way around Asia’s next great food capital
From Glodok’s frog stalls to sate kambing, every alley offers a feast.
Bupa's operating profit jumps 52% as retirement village and care home revenue climbs
But revenue and revaluations pushed bottom-line after-tax net profit up more than 600%.
Man accused of violent home invasion rape extradited from Asia to stand trial
He has pleaded not guilty to all 12 charges.
As war in Iran disrupts air travel, here’s where it’s hitting hardest
New York Times: Airlines in the Mideast and Asia are being impacted more than in the US.