The Hegseth Shock for New Zealand

The European Central Bank has been moving to rein in inflation after a long pause on rate changes. The policy shift is aimed at tamping down prices while raising fresh concerns about growth.

With a sensual voice that contrasts with the strength of her lyrics, Mélissa Laveaux creates music that blends her Haitian and Canadian heritage with themes of history, sexuality, and the dark humour she brings to questions of life and death. She joins us in the studio to discuss her latest album, “At My Softest, I Am Most Dangerous”, and her exploration of Voodoo traditions and beliefs surrounding mortality. We also look at her personal geography – the places and influences that have shaped her

Images shared by military bloggers show Russian forces using black-and-white striped camouflage on their trucks. The technique aims to deceive the AI recognition systems of Ukrainian drones, underscoring the constant adaptation of tactics in the conflict.

The maths doesn't appear to hold up, even though the US has likely managed to get some oil out of the strait.