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UN Report: Global Cocaine Production Hits Record High

UN Report: Global Cocaine Production Hits Record High

A United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report states that global cocaine production has reached record highs after declining during the COVID pandemic, as cocaine production increased by 35% between 2020 and 2021....

Facebook, Instagram to Get Paid Verification

Facebook, Instagram to Get Paid Verification

On Sunday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook and Instagram users in Australia and New Zealand would soon be required to pay for the verified blue badge....

New Zealand Declares Rare Emergency for Cyclone

New Zealand Declares Rare Emergency for Cyclone

New Zealand declared a state of emergency for just the third time in its history on Tuesday, as Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed roads, flooded homes, and left more than 100K people without electricity....

New Zealand Braces for Flooding from Second Atmospheric River

New Zealand Braces for Flooding from Second Atmospheric River

Residents of New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, are preparing for more heavy rain this week following its worst downpour on record Friday, which left at least four people dead and some 350 in need of emergency accommodation.

New Zealand: Labour Party Selects Chris Hipkins as PM

New Zealand: Labour Party Selects Chris Hipkins as PM

On Sunday, New Zealand's ruling Labour Party approved Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as leader, making him the 41st prime minister in the country's history.

New Zealand: PM Ardern Resigns

New Zealand: PM Ardern Resigns

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Thursday that she will step down from her position on Feb. 7 in advance of the national election scheduled for Oct. 14. She reportedly plans to remain a member of Parliament until April.

New Zealand Delivers Record Rate Hike to Fight Inflation, Flags 2023 Recession

New Zealand Delivers Record Rate Hike to Fight Inflation, Flags 2023 Recession

New Zealand's Reserve Bank (RBNZ) on Tuesday announced a raise in the official cash rate (OCR) by 75 basis points to 4.25%, as it steps up to fight inflation. According to Adrian Orr, the Reserve Bank's Gov., the rate remains "well above the 1 to 3% target range."