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'Not COVID 2.0': NZ PM Luxon upbeat on fuel crisis

There is no case for rationing fuel in New Zealand - yet - with stocks at relatively healthy levels, Prime Minister Chris Luxon says.

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Soaring fuel costs prompt New Zealand subsidy

About 150,000 New Zealand families will receive a $50 weekly rebate as the government looks to offset the soaring cost of fuel.

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New Zealand economy limps on with lacklustre GDP

New Zealand's fledgling economic revival, confirmed by fresh GDP figures, is at risk as supply chain disruptions push up inflation.

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'One of the best pandemic responses in the world': NZ

Jacinda Ardern has defended her government's pandemic record, saying they got "more than most" right on New Zealand's COVID-19 handling.

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Rates on hold in New Zealand as Breman era begins

New Zealand's official cash rate has been held at 2.25 per cent in the first monetary policy review of 2026.

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New Zealand's Judith 'Crusher' Collins to quit politics

Judith Collins, the former leader of New Zealand's conservative National party, is quitting politics after 24 years filled with highs and lows.

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Economy behind NZ PM Luxon's 10-month election call

New Zealanders already know their election date - November 7 - when the economy should determine whether Chris Luxon's right-wing coalition gets a second term.

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Luxon sets November 7 as New Zealand poll day

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has named November 7 as New Zealand's election day, but Kiwis may not take kindly to a 10-month election campaign.

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Corruption allegations levelled at Nauru in Senate

Nauru's President David Adeang and Foreign Minister Lionel Aingimea have been allegedly linked to suspicious financial activity involving Australian funds.

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Unlike Australia, NZ centre-right sticks with net zero

Chris Luxon's coalition government has been savagely criticised by advocates for its climate policy shifts, but the prime minister remains a net zero fan.

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Maori Party chaos: two MPs expelled after vote

A schism in the Maori Party is likely to have a major impact on next year's New Zealand election.

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China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

Australia is working with the Solomon Islands to limit China's security presence after declaring Beijing has no role to play in policing the Pacific.

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'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

People stripped of their visas and fighting their deportations in court have been dealt a major blow as laws pass to strip them of certain legal rights.

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Australia to probe $1b Chinese company deal with Nauru

The Albanese government has confirmed it is seeking confirmation whether Nauru's deal with a Chinese corporation has breached a security treaty with Australia.

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'Options considered': state's snap election call on ice

A state has been left in political limbo, with a Liberal minority premier's request for an early election being considered by the governor.

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Liberals back embattled premier, election call looms

All roads lead to a fourth election in seven years for Tasmania after the island state's Liberal minority premier lost the support of parliament.

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Ex-premier tips Liberal leadership change to avoid poll

Rather than face a fourth election in seven years, a former premier believes a state Liberal party will change leaders in a bid to retain power.

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New Zealand's odd couple in deputy PM job share

Once bitter enemies, New Zealand political rivals Winston Peters and David Seymour will swap in the saddle of their job-sharing deputy PM post this weekend.

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Star defender latest Bomber to suffer injury

Essendon defender Ben McKay has been ruled out of the match against Brisbane at the Gabba after becoming the latest Bomber to suffer an injury.

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No Ridley, no problem: Bombers backs ready to step up

With Jordan Ridley sidelined through a hamstring injury, Essendon's other key defenders will have to show they can get the job done against Sydney.

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Sogavare among Solomons government walkout: report

Jeremiah Manele's government in Solomon Islands could be on the brink of collapse, with 10 MPs reportedly resigning from the coalition.

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Spat? What spat? Luxon denies trade tensions in NZ

Winston Peters, the wily veteran of New Zealand politics, appears to be dialling up pressure on his boss Chris Luxon ahead of a leadership handover.

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Palau's president backs COP31, wants coal phase out

Surangel Whipps Jr, the visiting Palau President, has admonished Australia for its fossil fuel exports but backed the government's bid to host COP31.

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Blues star McKay speaks about mental health challenges

Carlton star Harry McKay has opened up on his mental health challenges as the forward prepares to return for the Blues in Gather Round.

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Dutton campaign sings from NZ prime minister's songbook

New Zealanders watching the Australian election are spotting similarities to the campaign that delivered their centre-right National party government.

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