Africa’s debt crisis has ‘catastrophic implications’ for the world
NY Times: Crushing obligations to foreign creditors stoke social instability in Africa.
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Pacific Islands Forum: NZ 'all in' on Pacific policing drive but implementation uncertain
Leaders left for Vava'u yesterday where the high-profile PIF meeting was held.
NZ supports Taiwan’s Pacific forum links amid report China pushing for exclusion
Luxon confirmed he met with the US yesterday but Aukus wasn't discussed.
'Really great timing': New China deer velvet deal a relief for industry
New Zealand exports about $70 million worth of velvet to China each year.
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New York Times Opinion: Ethiopian PM's coastal ambitions spark tensions with Somalia.
'NZ's biggest Asian supermarket' opening at Westgate
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NZ Shareholders' Association says Synlait deal a 'dead rat' for minorities
The Shareholders' Association says the Synlait recapitalisation plan will hit minorities.
Kiwi cycling legend Nathan Dahlberg dies in China
Dahlberg was born in 1964 in Whanganui. He was in the Tour de France twice.
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'If you find the right factory, they are quite open to building relationships.'
'Suspended' - building work on NZ's tallest apartment tower
Dispute between China Construction and developer Shundi Customs: Work suspended.
PwC braced for 6-month ban in China over Evergrande audit
Financial Times: PwC punished for work on failed property developer’s accounts.
10,000 puffs a day: Inside the life of a vape tester
The remarkable footage shows how each vape gets the personal treatment.
Western airlines slash flights to China
Financial Times: Chinese rivals take market share as US and European carriers struggle.
Behind the pageantry of Shen Yun: Dancers reveals emotional abuse, injuries and exploitation
NYT: Shen Yun leaders accused of exploiting young dancers to spread Falun Gong message.
Girl, 9, showing signs of PTSD after attack in hotel toilet cubicle
Mother of victim seeking therapy for her daughter after Auckland incident.
PM Luxon praises viral breakdancer Raygun: 'We’re loving her in New Zealand'
PM hints at further Reserve Bank cuts and discusses Pacific stability, Raygun, in Sydney.
Pink filled hotels - now Eden Park wants to double concert events
'Having a performer of this calibre play at Eden Park was a huge win for Auckland.'
Losing taste for mukbangs: China cracks down on binging food bloggers in a warning against waste
Crackdown after food vlogger Mires fails to finish 100 chicken skewers in a restaurant.
US dairy exporters also feel crunch of lower Chinese demand for imported dairy
But there are bright spots for America's exporters in the outlook.
Multinationals sound alarm over weak demand in China
Financial Times: The appetite for foreign brands has weakened.
Algeria’s Imane Khelif overcomes controversy for boxing glory
Algerian fighter Imane Khelif has won her country's first women's boxing gold medal.
The biggest scandals of the 2024 Paris Olympics so far
Drones, doping allegations, dirty water and much, much more.
$300m Auckland skyscraper: Construction work 'paused' indefinitely
Auckland Council is 'aware that work is currently paused on the Seascape development'.
Red Sea turmoil impacts Kiwi shipping, Maersk warns of supply chain delays
Tauranga and Auckland ports experience knock-on effects of Red Sea tension.
China's red meat demand falls again
The US was again the largest export market with China coming second, although it fell 38%.
World’s biggest lithium producer urges state help to compete with China
Financial Times: US producer cuts expansion plans in struggle over key mineral for EVs.
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The airline provides free transit accommodation for qualifying customers.
Five Wonders of the World that never made the list
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$458m sale of Auckland’s Vero tower ditched: Year’s biggest property deal off
Skyscraper deal gets flushed after Hong Kong suitors don't progress.
Warnings of ‘catastrophic conflict’ by Australian Aukus sceptic
NZ advised to co-operate militarily with Australia but not under Aukus.