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Navigation for News Categories Australia was the biggest source of visitors to New Zealand in 2025. (File photo) Photo: Unsplash Tourist arrivals topped 3.5 million for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, driven by a surge in Australian visitors. Stats NZ numbers showed overseas visitor arrivals hit 3.51 million…

The risk of modified or synthetic pathogens is rising, experts believe, as AI’s rapid progression makes it vulnerable to misuse...Read More

Love Is Blind, Netflix’s beloved pandemic-era reality dating show, which Vanity Fair called “grimly fascinating” upon its 2020 debut, returned for its landmark 10th season on Wednesday. The high-stakes reality dating show has kept viewers engaged—even if many of its couples ultimately decide not to be—reportedly becoming the third most-watched…

An international global health consultant, Emmanuel Agogo, has called for stronger alignment between U.S. and Nigerian hypertension management guidelines. Mr Agogo, who is also the Director of Pandemic Threats at the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND), made the call during an interview on Thursday in Abuja. He said that…

Scientists have mapped how genetics and life experiences leave lasting epigenetic marks on immune cells. The discovery helps explain why people respond so differently to the same infections and could lead to more personalized treatments. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted just how differently people can respond to the same infection...Read More

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported Wednesday its lowest annual profit since the Covid pandemic, as it counted the cost of US tariffs and cutthroat competition in China. Net profit for 2025 was 5.3 billion euros ($6.3 billion), Mercedes said, down almost 49 percent from 2024 but better than had been expected…

Asia-Pacific, Featured, Gender, Gender Identity, Headlines, Human Rights, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion A young female domestic worker was doing housework for her employer in Manila, the Philippines. Credit: ILO Asia and the Pacific/J. Aliling BANGKOK, Thailand, Feb 11 2026 (IPS) - The COVID-19 pandemic reminded…

Published: Feb 9, 2026 by Sarah Lewis In Small Business News Timothy Boyle has become the last of eight defendants sentenced in a sweeping $7.7 million pandemic fraud scheme that targeted Small Business Administration (SBA) programs and state unemployment benefits. This case, which highlights both the vulnerabilities in fraud detection…

One of my pandemic hobbies that stuck was home automation. I discovered Home Assistant — the popular open source, extremely customizable home automation platform — and all the intricate things you can do with it to make your home work better. I have ADHD and have found Home Assistant to…

Saturday 07 February 2026 6:05 am  |   Updated:  Friday 06 February 2026 5:35 pm With workplace leasing enjoying a major post-pandemic bounceback, it’s clear that, once again, the office is seen as critical to success, writes Philip Hobley The third quarter of 2025 marked the low point for sentiment among…