Israel-Hamas conflict: More pain at the pump to come as Israel-Hamas conflict sees oil prices jump   In a stark warning, a leading economist cautions that the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hamas is causing a spike in oil prices, posing difficulties for New Zealand as a kiwi-producing nation heavily reliant on oil supplies. Already…

North Island’s South Wairarapa Road Slowly Eroding into the Sea, Residents Fearful of Isolation   The roads in the South Wairarapa region are gradually succumbing to the sea, posing a risk of complete isolation for those dependent on these routes, as reported by RNZ. Known as ‘The Gluepot,’ this road winds along steep cliffsides, with…

New Zealand Experts Advocate for Calls for ultra-processed food tax to protect unborn children   Concerns about the negative impact of consuming unhealthy foods during pregnancy on the mental health of children have led mental health experts in New Zealand to call for a tax on processed foods. According to New Zealand media, Professors Julia…