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New Zealand prime minister sets date for 2026 election

Cost of living likely to dominate the agenda ahead of 7 November poll as centre-right National party battles to retain power

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand election scheduled for Nov. 7 with the costs of living and housing the top issue

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a national election will be held Nov. 7

The Independent UK

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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Luxon going back-to-basics on hunt for NZ second term

The starter's gun has been fired on election year in New Zealand, with Prime Minister Chris Luxon revealing his slogan for the campaign ahead.

AAP

New Zealand's GDP rollercoaster continues with Q3 lift

New Zealand enjoyed a much-needed 1.1 per cent boost to GDP in the September quarter, fuelled by tourism, dairy and manufacturing.

AAP

‘I’m rapt!’: meatball chants but no mania as New Zealand assembles for first Ikea store

Overnight camping was banned and motorists were told to plan their journey as New Zealand finally joined the flatpack family

The Guardian - AU

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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The top police officer’s sex abuse case that sent shockwaves across New Zealand

Jevon McSkimming will be sentenced in December and faces up to 10 years in prison

The Independent UK

New Zealand ‘mega strike’: 100,000 public sector workers demand better conditions

Teachers, nurses and public service staff among those walking off job and pressing for more government investment in health and education

The Guardian - AU

RBNZ gives 'shock treatment' for lagging Kiwi economy

The NZ dollar has fallen after central bank cut rates to 2.5 per cent, with hopes it will revive the Kiwi economy and the government's political fortunes.

AAP

Gaza flotilla passengers allege poor conditions in detention as Israel prepares to deport dozens of activists

Families of some aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla say they are being held without access to clean water or legal representation

The Guardian - AU

2 Vietnamese officials accused of sexual attack evade extradition to New Zealand

Two Vietnamese officials accused of sexually assaulting restaurant servers in New Zealand won't return to face charges

The Independent UK

New Zealand government faces backlash for not recognising Palestinian state

Former prime minister says country placed itself ‘very much on the wrong side of history’

The Independent UK

'We Are Pro-Peace': Luxon Defends NZ's Refusal to Back Palestinian Statehood Amid Gaza Crisis

PM Luxon defends New Zealand's refusal to recognise Palestinian statehood, emphasising a pro-peace stance amid the Gaza crisis.

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The Guardian - AU

Dismay in New Zealand after government fails to recognise Palestinian statehood

PM Christopher Luxon had suggested recognition was only a matter of time, prompting disappointment from opposition parties and activists

The Independent UK

New Zealand says it is not ‘prudent’ to recognise Palestinian state ‘at this time’

New Zealand has diverged from several partners, including Australia, Canada, and the UK, which formally recognised a Palestinian state last week

AAP

NZ economy shrinks, fuelling bets of steeper rate cuts

A sharper-than-expected contraction in the New Zealand economy has fuelled expectations of a higher interest rate cut in October.

The Conversation

Politicians love comparing NZ’s economy to Singapore or Ireland – but it’s simplistic and misleading

Unveiling Amazon Web Services’ long-awaited NZ$7.5 billion “cloud region” – a cluster of local data centres – Prime Minister Christopher Luxon specifically referenced Ireland and Singapore as “two economies we often look to for inspiration on investment and technology”.

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The Independent UK

New Zealand to allow some wealthy foreign investors onto property market

New Zealand is to ease a ban on foreigners buying homes to allow wealthy investors access to its housing market and boost the economy

The Independent UK

New Zealand make ‘official petition’ to host Taylor Swift’s wedding

‘There would be no better place in the world than to have the wedding here,’ said New Zealand’s prime minister

International Business Times UK

New Zealand Tourism Starts 'Official Petition' To Host Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding

New Zealand's tourism board launches a playful 'official petition' inviting Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to marry in Aotearoa after the couple confirmed their engagement on 26 August 2025.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand to spend $3bn upgrading helicopters and ‘embarrassing’ defence planes

Government says country will buy five Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus A321XLR aircraft

The Conversation

NZ is trailing its allies over Palestinian statehood – but there’s still time to show leadership

It’s now a week since Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced his government had begun to formally consider New Zealand’s position on the recognition of a Palestinian state.

The Independent UK

New Zealand prime minister accuses Netanyahu of ‘losing the plot’

New Zealand's prime minister Christopher Luxon accused his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu of “losing the plot.”

The Independent UK

New Zealand MP ejected from Parliament again over Gaza comments

Chlöe Swarbrick has been booted twice in two days

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