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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon finds right balance on geopolitical tightrope
PM Luxon has repositioned New Zealand closer to traditional security partners.
NZ CEOs reveal their preferences for the next US President
Many highlight their support for Vice-President Kamala Harris ‘best of bad options'.
Chinese stocks surge 8.5% in best day since 2008
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Letters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?
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Woman's knife attack on ex-husband's new lover leads to prison and fight to stay in NZ
Donglan Wu is serving five years but has avoided deportation on humanitarian grounds.
Fran O’Sullivan: How do we get China in the door?
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An acquisition for a2? Stock goes into trading halt
Trade in a2 Milk shares has gone on hold pending an announcement.
China’s spy agency accuses NZ of ‘harassment’, ‘intimidation’ of Chinese citizens
SIS confirms it has engaged with individuals connected with certain front organisations.
China launch of missile to the South Pacific 'concerning' - Winston Peters
It's the first time China has launched a missile into the Pacific in the past 44 years.
China unleashes stimulus blitz to lift growth
Financial Times: Property and stock market support given go-ahead to boost demand.
Inside Economics: Are we facing an export crisis, how we can revive ‘rock star' economy?
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Opinion: It’s no longer glorious to get rich in China – it’s dangerous
Financial Times: Why no one wants to be the nation’s top tycoon any more.
Clark and Peters unite on UN's Gaza ceasefire failure
Winston Peters to meet Joe Biden, highlighting UN's Ukraine failure and global diplomacy.
HSBC hit by surge in Hong Kong property loan defaults
Financial Times: Bank has more than $4.8bn in exposure to defaulted loans in Hong Kong.
Compromised devices part of China-linked ‘botnet’ found in NZ
Aotearoa has joined with others in calling out the activity.
Aukus celebrates birthday as NZ continues to deliberate involvement
It's Aukus' third birthday, but NZ is no closer to making up its mind on the deal.
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Fourteen-level apartment block under $46m leak repairs
An owner of a two-bedroom unit wanted only $179,000: faced a massive $446,000 repair bill.
Marty Verry: More forestry mills will close
OPINION: Three things need to change or we'll lose more timber mills.
Uncertain future for NZ live dairy cattle exports - Rabobank
NZ enjoyed the advantages of the Chinese live export market for much of the past decade.
Tourism numbers up slightly with Australia and China leading the charge
Chinese and US tourist numbers up across the year despite blip from Women's World Cup.
Property Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investor
Big investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.
Weak China prices boost deflation fears
Financial Times: Concerns grow that deflationary forces are taking root in China.
Typhoon Yagi: At least 24 dead, hundreds injured in Vietnam
The typhoon was Asia's most powerful storm this year.
Opinion: EV company shares have tanked, but will they recharge?
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CIA boss reveals genuine risk of Russia using nuclear weapons at start of Ukraine war
Burns held urgent talks with Russian counterpart to prevent nuclear escalation in Ukraine.
China’s new back doors into Western markets
Financial Times: How Chinese companies set up shop to get around tariffs and barriers.
Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook
The US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.
New Zealand and China navigate trade ties amid concerns of foreign influence
The Chinese Embassy denied it was a competitor or threat to New Zealand.
Developer Shundi Customs vs builder China Construction in High Court over $300m Seascape
Dispute follows China Construction winning an August 2 tribunal adjudication.
Concerning new bat coronavirus detected in Chinese fur farms
Nature paper says ‘zoonotic soup’ of viruses in farmed animals much greater than thought.