Today: November 14, 2024
Today: November 14, 2024

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Asia|Election|News|World

Solomon Islands election watched by US, China amid Pacific influence contest

A national election in the Solomon Islands, the first since Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare signed a security pact with Beijing, will be watched next

Solomon Islands election watched by US, China amid Pacific influence contest
Asia|News

New Zealand proposes 6.6% smaller defence budget amid personnel and equipment woes

New Zealand’s proposed defence budget will be 6.6% smaller than the current year's, according to the defence minister's office, even as the

New Zealand proposes 6.6% smaller defence budget amid personnel and equipment woes
Asia|Australia|Economy|News|World

Australia, NZ more wary on China as Premier Li visits

Regional security concerns will overshadow lucrative trade ties when China's Premier Li Qiang visits New Zealand and Australia this

Australia, NZ more wary on China as Premier Li visits
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Food|US

European dairy, pork producers wary of Chinese retaliation for EV tariffs

Global food companies from dairy producers to pork exporters are on high alert for potential retaliatory tariffs from China

European dairy, pork producers wary of Chinese retaliation for EV tariffs
Australia|Environment|News

Australian, New Zealand property markets face creeping climate risks

When floods hit the eastern Australian town of Lismore two years ago, Adam Bailey lost all the historic collections from his antique store,

Australian, New Zealand property markets face creeping climate risks
Asia|Economy|Environment|News|World

China and New Zealand deepen trade ties, discuss rights issues during Premier Li visit

New Zealand and China on Thursday signed agreements on trade and climate change, with human rights also on the agenda, during a trip by Premier Li

China and New Zealand deepen trade ties, discuss rights issues during Premier Li visit
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

US, Australia commit to better Pacific banking as China influence grows

U.S. and Australian officials said on Monday they were committed to improving financial connectivity in the Pacific, as lenders and policymakers

US, Australia commit to better Pacific banking as China influence grows
Asia|Australia|Economy|Finance|US|World

World Bank dollar lifeline for Pacific islands proceeds with US, Australia push

The World Bank is preparing a financial lifeline for Pacific Island nations, backed by the U.S. and Australia, as an exodus of Western

World Bank dollar lifeline for Pacific islands proceeds with US, Australia push
Asia|News|World

New Zealand PM promises reform after inquiry finds 200,000 abused in care

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologised and promised reforms on Wednesday after a public inquiry found some 200,000 children,

New Zealand PM promises reform after inquiry finds 200,000 abused in care
Crime|News|Technology|US|Videos

Kim Dotcom to be extradited from New Zealand after 12-year fight with US

Kim Dotcom, who is facing criminal charges relating to the defunct file-sharing website Megaupload, will be extradited to the United States

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

New Zealand's data fog leaves its central bank flying blind

Lags in New Zealand's official economic data are creating a fog for policy makers that recently forced them to veer off course and cut interest

New Zealand's data fog leaves its central bank flying blind
Asia|Health|World

Australia, New Zealand brace for looming bird flu threat

Australia and New Zealand are bracing for the arrival of a destructive bird flu strain by tightening biosecurity at farms, testing

Australia, New Zealand brace for looming bird flu threat
Business|Economy|Finance

New Zealand central bank paints grim economic outlook

New Zealand's central bank painted a bleak economic picture on Tuesday, citing rising unemployment and delayed business investment plans due to

New Zealand central bank paints grim economic outlook
News|Technology

New Zealand spy agency review suggests audit of any foreign partner capabilities it hosts

A review of a New Zealand spy agency has suggested it needs to audit any capabilities it may be operating for other countries, after an inquiry into its hosting

Business|Technology

New Zealand's Stuff Group to produce news programme after Warner Bros Discovery closes newsroom

New Zealand media site Stuff Group said on Tuesday it had signed an agreement with Warner Bros Discovery to provide Warner Bros Discovery's New Zealand

Business|Economy|Finance

New Zealand's Central Bank disagrees with watchdog over capital settings

New Zealand's central bank said on Tuesday it does not agree with the assessment of the country's competition watchdog that its prudential capital settings need

News|World

New Zealand's east coast hit by floods, some residents evacuated

Heavy rains and big seas on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island have caused homes to be evacuated as rivers flood and waves cause coastal inundation.

Environment|News|Science|Technology|World

New Zealand government unveils new climate strategy

The New Zealand government on Wednesday announced plans to build more resilient infrastructure and boost clean energy production, as well as support for climate

Crime|World

Survivors recount trauma as New Zealand releases child abuse report

Moeapulu Frances Tagaloa was repeatedly abused from the age of five to seven by a popular Catholic brother who taught at a school which neighboured the Catholic

Economy|Finance|News

NZ delivers first rate cut in over 4 years and flags more easing, kiwi tumbles

New Zealand's central bank slashed its benchmark rate for the first time since March 2020 and flagged more cuts over coming months, saying inflation was nearing

Business|Economy|Finance

NZ central bank chief flags two mores cuts by Christmas, more in 2025

New Zealand’s central bank governor Adrian Orr on Friday raised the distinct prospect of cutting rates another 50 basis points by year-end, saying "I would love

Asia|News|World

New Zealand says China remains complex intelligence concern

New Zealand said on Tuesday that "China remains a complex intelligence concern" in New Zealand, but there are other states that undertake malicious activity in

Asia|World

New Zealand military eyes patrol ship to replace dive vessel that sank

New Zealand is looking to return to operation one of its idled offshore patrol vessels after a specialist dive ship sank this month, a defence spokesperson said

Business|Economy|Finance

New Zealand annual inflation at 2.2%, within central bank target range

Inflation in New Zealand returned to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's target range of 1% to 3% in the third quarter, keeping the door open for the central bank

New Zealand annual inflation at 2.2%, within central bank target range
Business|Economy|Finance

New Zealand consumer confidence lifts in August, survey shows

Consumer confidence in New Zealand improved in August and while historically still weak it is well off its lows, a survey showed on Friday.

New Zealand consumer confidence lifts in August, survey shows

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