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POLITICSSep 3New Zealand ‘must never be seen as a proxy’, former PM Helen Clark warnsHelen Clark spent nine years running New Zealand and eight more running the United Nations’ development arm. Now, the former prime minister has a warning for the country she once led: do not let the scramble for Pacific security deals crowd out its much-vaunted independent foreign policy tradition. Speaking to This Week in Asia in Singapore on Tuesday, Clark argued that Wellington’s recent flurry of defence diplomacy – including a defence cooperation pact with Papua New Guinea, a joint security...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 2Kimberly-Clark is asked to divest in Australia and New Zealand to clear the Kenvue acquisitionKimberly-Clark has been requested to divest certain assets in Australia and New Zealand. This requirement is in order to gain clearance for its acquisition of Kenvue.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 1New Zealand’s Critically Endangered Kākāpō Reach 75-Year High“The population of the world’s heaviest parrot, the kākāpō, has surpassed 300 birds for the first time in 75 years, after a record breeding season triggered by the mass fruiting of a native New Zealand tree. Ninety chicks were officially added to the population of the critically endangered birds on 1 September, pushing the total […] The post New Zealand’s Critically Endangered Kākāpō Reach 75-Year High appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
BUSINESSAug 31Air New Zealand Airbus A321neo flight review : Works package is four starsA review of an Air New Zealand Airbus A321neo flight's 'Works package' has rated it as four stars, indicating an assessment of an airline service.watoday.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 31Reserve Bank of New Zealand Shadow Board split , most back 25bp rate hike this weekThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Shadow Board is split, with most members supporting a 25 basis point rate hike this week. This indicates an impending monetary policy decision with potential economic implications.investinglive.com
WORLDAug 29South Africa survive onslaught to beat New Zealand and level seriesSouth Africa defeated New Zealand in a sports match, leveling the series. This reports a result in an international sporting competition.the42.ie · Ireland
WORLDAug 29South Africa beats New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town to hand All Blacks first loss of 2026Desperate South Africa gave New Zealand its first defeat of the year by 33-26 and evened their four-test series at 1-1 at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 28Pacific . scoop . co . nz » New Zealand Four Realm Leaders Are Meeting In Auckland – What On Their Minds ? Four leaders from New Zealand's realms are meeting in Auckland to discuss matters of importance to their regions. This signifies ongoing diplomatic and regional cooperation in the Pacific.pacific.scoop.co.nz · New Zealand
BUSINESSAug 28Air New Zealand logs biggest annual loss since 2023Air New Zealand has reported its largest annual financial loss since 2023. This indicates significant economic challenges for the airline.canberratimes.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 28Air New Zealand logs biggest annual loss since 2023Air New Zealand has recorded its largest annual loss since 2023. This is a significant financial update for the airline.newcastleherald.com.au
BUSINESSAug 28Air New Zealand logs biggest annual loss since 2023Air New Zealand has reported its largest annual financial loss since 2023. This development highlights recent financial challenges faced by the airline.dailyadvertiser.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 28Air New Zealand plunges to $242 million loss as fuel and engine costs biteAir New Zealand has reported a $242 million loss, primarily attributed to increasing fuel and engine maintenance costs. This indicates a significant financial challenge for the airline.odt.co.nz · New Zealand
BUSINESSAug 27Air New Zealand Announces 2026 Annual ResultsAir New Zealand has announced its annual financial results for the year 2026. This is a routine corporate disclosure of financial performance.scoop.co.nz · New Zealand
BUSINESSAug 27The Wellington Chamber of Commerce wants to see the capital become New Zealand innovation capital - 28 - Aug - 2026The Wellington Chamber of Commerce aims for the capital city to become New Zealand's innovation hub by August 28, 2026. This initiative highlights regional economic development goals and future planning.home.nzcity.co.nz · New Zealand
BUSINESSAug 27Business . Scoop » Unlocking New Zealand Digital EconomyThis article discusses efforts to unlock New Zealand's digital economy. It suggests a focus on developing and leveraging digital capabilities for economic growth.business.scoop.co.nz · New Zealand
WORLDAug 26New Zealand has gone in wrong direction on addressing child poverty - action groupAn action group claims that New Zealand is failing in its efforts to address child poverty. This indicates significant concern and criticism regarding the nation's social policies.rnz.co.nz
POLITICSAug 24New Zealand to ban Social Media for under 16s . A proposed bill would require platforms to verify user ages or face fines of up to 10 percent of global revenue . New Zealand is proposing a bill to ban social media for individuals under 16, requiring platforms to verify user ages. Non-compliance could result in fines up to 10 percent of global revenue.investmentwatchblog.com · United States
POLITICSAug 24New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media banThe government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.BBC World
MILITARYAug 24India - New Zealand Defence Dialogue advances talks on maritime security , joint trainingA defense dialogue between India and New Zealand has progressed discussions on maritime security and joint training exercises. This signifies ongoing military cooperation between the two nations.indiagazette.com · India
POLITICSAug 24New Zealand proposes social media ban for under-16sThe government is set to follow Australia's lead and introduce a bill banning children from social media. But the plan already faces opposition from within the ruling coalition.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 24New Zealand plans social media ban for under-16s backed by big finesNew ⁠Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday his party would introduce a bill in parliament that seeks to ban children under 16 from using social media, proposing fines of up to 10 per cent of a ‌platform’s global revenue for non-compliance. The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users’ ages, including by using existing account information, facial technology and digital identity documents. “We simply cannot accept the harm being done to a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 24No new taxes , means everyday New Zealanders continue to foot the bill – Better Taxes – LiveNews . co . nzlivenews.co.nz · New Zealand
POLITICSAug 24New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday his ‌party will introduce a bill in Parliament that seeks to ban children under 16 from using social media,…Japan Today
WORLDAug 23How New Zealand’s biggest city solved its housing crisisRezoning has changed the face of Auckland though critics warn lessons hard to replicateFinancial Times