Category: trade
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers KiwiSaver Changes, Police Plea in Murder Case
RNZ is reporting that changes to KiwiSaver contribution rates, announced in the latest budget, could significantly boost retirement savings for members. It said that some may see their savings increase by over $100,000. RNZ also reported that police are asking…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldSportAustraliaEconomyFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesTradeLaw Enforcement KiwiSaverKaea KarauriaHealthy Homes standardsDonald Trumpyouth suicidebudgetRNZ News
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Media Monitor: The Guardian reports starvation deaths in Gaza
The Guardian is reporting that the health minister in Gaza says children and elderly people are dying from starvation. The Guardian also reports that a UN spokesperson says about 90 aid trucks have entered Gaza, but the Palestinian Red Crescent…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportEnvironmentMiddle EastEuropeAsiaAustralasiaLatin AmericaGeneral PoliticsTradeMedical ScienceClimate ChangeEconomySocial IssuesMediaMedia CrisisGazaUkraineGermanyChinaBrazilIndia StarvationTrumpHarvardSouth AfricaThe Guardian
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New Zealand Retail Sales Volume Rises 0.8% in March 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's retail sector saw a slight increase in sales volume during the March 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. The total volume of retail sales rose by 0.8 percent compared to the December 2024 quarter, after adjusting for price…
BusinessEconomyTradeAustralasia Retail SalesStats NZMarch 2025Economic IndicatorsRetailMichelle FeyenStatistics New Zealand
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New Zealand Launches 'Investment Boost' Tax Incentive
The New Zealand government has launched Investment Boost, a new tax incentive aimed at encouraging business investment and economic growth, according to Finance Minister Nicola Willis. The incentive allows businesses to immediately deduct 20 per cent of the cost of…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsTradeEmployment and LaborState Governments Nicola WillisInvestment Boosttax incentiveeconomic growthbusiness investmentGDP
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New Zealand's Trade Surplus Soars to $1.4 Billion in April 2025
New Zealand's merchandise trade surplus reached $1.4 billion in April 2025, a significant increase from the $12 million deficit in April 2024, according to Stats NZ. This marks one of only four monthly surpluses exceeding $1 billion for New Zealand,…
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New Zealand Scraps Digital Services Tax Bill
The Government has decided to discharge the Digital Services Tax Bill from the legislative programme, according to Revenue Minister Simon Watts. The Digital Services Tax Bill, introduced in 2023 by the previous Government, aimed to address taxation challenges posed by…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyTradeFederal Government Digital Services Tax BillSimon WattsOECDTaxationRevenueGovernment
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UK-New Zealand Trade Hits Record £3.7 Billion
Trade between the UK and New Zealand reached a record £3.7 billion ($7.3 billion NZD) in 2024, according to a joint statement released following a meeting between the Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand and the Secretary of…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTradeUnited Kingdom Free Trade AgreementTariffsInvestmentEconomyUK Government
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Media Monitor: Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV
The Guardian is reporting that Robert Francis Prevost has become Pope Leo XIV, the successor to Pope Francis. It said Prevost is the first U.S. pontiff, though he is also a Peruvian citizen. The Guardian also noted that a "breakthrough"…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentSportMediaClimate ChangeUSUKIndiaPakistanEuropeGeneral PoliticsTradeMilitarySocial IssuesFootballRugbyMedia BiasFilm and TV Robert Francis PrevostPope Leo XIVPope FrancisUS-UK trade dealTransgenderThe Guardian
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Canada and New Zealand Aim to Deepen Trade Ties
Prime Minister Mark Carney and New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discussed strengthening trade relations between Canada and New Zealand. In a conversation yesterday, Luxon congratulated Carney on his recent election. Both leaders emphasized the significance of maintaining a free…
Politics and GovernmentWorldTradeGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentAsiaAustralasia Mark CarneyChristopher LuxonCanadaIndo-PacificTrade relationsPoliticsCanada Prime Minister Mark Carney
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Consumer NZ: Third of New Zealanders Need Help Accessing Food
A recent survey by Consumer NZ reveals that a third of New Zealanders have sought assistance to access food in the past year, highlighting concerns about the country's grocery market. Consumer NZ Chief Executive Jon Duffy described the situation as…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesWorldHealthSportScience & TechnologyEntertainmentAsiaEuropeMedical ScienceEconomyTradeLaw EnforcementFilm and TVEducationMilitaryAstronomy and Space Consumer NZJon Duffyfood accessgrocery marketAucklandpoverty
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UK and New Zealand Strengthen Ties, Affirm Support for Ukraine
In a joint statement released on April 23, 2025, the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and New Zealand affirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation across various sectors, following a meeting in London on April 22, 2025. Both leaders emphasized…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessMilitaryTradeGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEuropeAustralasiaAsia United KingdomUkraineDefenceFree Trade AgreementClean Energy PartnershipAUKUS Pillar II
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Māori Party MPs Decline Hearing, Cite Unfairness
Te Pāti Māori MPs Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke have declined to attend a privileges hearing regarding their haka protest in Parliament, submitting a written statement instead. The hearing, scheduled for Wednesday morning, concerns their involvement in a…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeEconomy Te Pāti MāoriRawiri WaititiDebbie Ngarewa-PackerHana-Rawhiti Maipi-ClarkeTreaty Principles BillParliamentPolitical Protest
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News Briefing: Baby Ru Investigation, Auckland Bus Stop Attack, and Beckenridge Case
Today's briefing covers several developing stories. Eighteen months have passed since "Baby Ru" suffered a fatal injury. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke with the boy's mother, who remains a person of interest in the police investigation. Auckland police are…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldBusinessHealthEntertainmentSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeMedical ScienceEuropeMilitarySocial IssuesEducationUkraineAsiaMusic Baby RuAucklandKyle WhorrallJohn BeckenridgeSouthlandChristopher LuxonAir New Zealand
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UK and New Zealand Deepen Defence and Security Ties
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon are set to strengthen defence and security ties, focusing on supporting Ukraine and enhancing economic cooperation. The leaders are scheduled to visit the training of Ukrainian forces as part…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessMilitaryTradeEuropeAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyAsia Keir StarmerChristopher LuxonOperation InterflexUkraineDefenceInternational Relations
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Auckland Firefighters Respond to Storm Calls; PM to Meet UK Counterpart
Auckland firefighters responded to 223 storm-related calls overnight as ex-Cyclone Tam hit. While the severe thunderstorm watch for Auckland has been lifted, surface flooding remains a problem. In other news, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to discuss trade and…
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEntertainmentGeneral WeatherTradeAstronomy and Space AucklandCyclone TamChristopher LuxonKeir StarmerExoplanetFirefighters