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Microsoft's global service outage has disrupted businesses, government agencies and essential communications across New Zealand, leaving thousands unable to access email and workplace systems. With Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft 365 services affected across 74 countries and territories, the incident raises serious questions about New Zealand's growing dependence on overseas technology giants and whether the country is adequately prepared…

Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev claims workers at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant are being deliberately targeted by Ukrainian forces simply for continuing their jobs under Russian control. In an exclusive Sanchez Effect interview, he reveals the human toll of operating a nuclear facility in a war zone. Likhachev also discusses Rosatom's global expansion despite sanctions, why Germany's nuclear shutdown was a strategic mistake, and…

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is facing criticism from within his own parliament after publicly mocking US President Donald Trump during sensitive peace negotiations with Russia. Ukrainian MP Aleksey Goncharenko has questioned whether his country's leader is genuinely committed to ending the conflict, arguing that political humour has no place when Washington is attempting to broker a settlement. The confrontation exposes growing…

India's purchases of Russian oil have surged to record levels, while European countries continue importing refined petroleum products from Indian facilities processing Russian crude. New figures highlight the contradictions in Western energy sanctions, as governments attempt to restrict Moscow's oil revenues while confronting shortages and soaring fuel prices. For New Zealand, the developments raise a familiar question: when global energy…

European leaders gathered in Dublin to reaffirm their support for Ukraine, even as diplomatic negotiations involving Washington, Moscow and Kiev continued elsewhere. Historian Tarik Cyril Amar argues that Europe's political establishment has become an obstacle to peace, unwilling to reconsider a strategy that has brought years of destruction and enormous economic costs. But is continued European support prolonging the conflict, or is it…

Washington backs Vladimir Putin's proposal for a joint Russia-Ukraine humanitarian operation in war-torn Konstantinovka, with foreign media invited to observe. Putin says he wants peace but questions whether it is achievable while Europe discusses deploying troops to Ukraine after the fighting ends. Meanwhile, the Trump administration blames Tehran for growing instability across the Middle East. Later, our guest panel examines Washington's…

Billionaire businessman Guy Haddleton wants National and Labour to cooperate in governing New Zealand, arguing that the country needs stability and long-term economic planning. But his proposal raises a more uncomfortable question: how different are the two major parties when powerful business interests, lobbyists and established institutions already exert influence over government policy? And would cooperation between National and Labour…

With Nicola Willis departing Parliament, National's Simeon Brown and Labour's Barbara Edmonds are being promoted as leading candidates for one of New Zealand's most powerful government positions. Both have relevant qualifications and experience, but are either equipped to confront the country's economic challenges? And when business organisations and unions express their preferences, whose interests will the next Finance Minister ultimately…

New Zealand entrepreneur Jamie Beaton has been named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year, recognising his remarkable journey from launching an education business in 2013 to building an international organisation helping students pursue their academic ambitions. The Crimson Education founder's achievement is another reminder that New Zealand ideas, innovation and determination can compete successfully on the world stage. Report by elocal · A Kiwi…

On the eve of Veterans Day, House Democrats and Rep. Thomas Massie tried to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and the House voted 211–204 to send the resolution to committee. Susan Kokinda shows why, and the third way President Trump chose on Iran. Susan Kokinda · On the eve of Veterans Day, House Democrats and Rep. Thomas Massie tried to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and the House voted 211–204 to send the resolution to…