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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 Guardian - AU

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 Conversation

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

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New Zealand MP ejected from Parliament again over Gaza comments

Chlöe Swarbrick has been booted twice in two days

The Independent UK

Cuddles, cuppas and chemistry: Albanese and Luxon downplay divisions in times of global turmoil

The prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand were very public in their personal regard for each other, perhaps a response to the uncertainty that lies all around

The Guardian - AU

'Great friends' Australia, NZ vow closer defence ties

Australia and New Zealand are chasing stronger military and economic ties, with the latter open to following its neighbour's lead on frigate procurement.

AAP

Albanese and Luxon urge Israel to reconsider Gaza City takeover during ‘warm, generous’ meeting

Australian and New Zealand leaders reject possible US trade retaliation over recognising Palestinian statehood and reaffirm plans to deepen security ties

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New Zealand and Australia seek closer military ties following Chinese live-fire naval exercise

New Zealand and Australia are discussing closer military cooperation following recent Chinese military exercises near their shores

The Independent UK

Australia and New Zealand embrace in 'uncertain world'

Regional security and global uncertainty are dominating discussions during annual talks between Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart.

AAP

New Zealand to charge foreign tourists to visit four of its most famous natural attractions

The measure aims to generate revenue for conservation while boosting employment opportunities.

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New Zealand to charge foreign tourists to visit famous natural sites

The government hopes to create jobs and increase wages with its new conservation plan

The Independent UK

New Zealand to charge foreign tourists to visit most famous sites

Visitors to pay up to NZ$40 to access certain attractions in coming years amid overhaul of conservation laws

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand attorney general warns her government’s electoral reform could breach human rights law

Judith Collins also said the controversial electoral law reform could disenfranchise Māori

The Guardian - AU

NZ’s plan to ‘welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime’ is not a sustainable tourism policy

Attracting more Chinese tourists to New Zealand, including during the off-season, was a major part of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s trade agenda during his visit to China last week. As Tourism Minister Louise Upston put it: “we welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime”.

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NZ's Luxon praises Xi after rare Beijing bilateral

China President Xi Jinping has hosted New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon for the first time in Beijing for talks.

The Independent UK

New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon talks trade in meeting with China's Xi

The prime minister of New Zealand has stressed the importance of his country’s trade ties with China in a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

The Conversation

As Luxon heads to China, his government’s pivot toward the US is a stumbling block

Ahead of his first visit to China, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been at pains to present meetings with Chinese premier Xi Jinping and other leaders as advancing New Zealand’s best interests.

Al Jazeera

How the world is reacting to Israel attacks on Iran nuclear, military sites

The Israeli military says 200 jets struck more than 100 sites across Iran in large-scale attack.

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The Guardian - AU

New Zealand PM to meet Xi Jinping as former leaders warn against becoming an ‘adversary’ of China

Christopher Luxon’s visit to Beijing comes as former NZ PMs warn the country must not become part of defence arrangements ‘explicitly aimed at China’

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand PM mulls privacy laws after aide ‘secretly recorded sex workers’

Deputy press chief Michael Forbes quit after also allegedly photographing women at gym but has faced no charges

The Independent UK

Senior aide to New Zealand prime minister resigns over secret recordings of sex workers

Christopher Luxon says Michael Forbes’ behaviour was shocking and ‘unacceptably short of the standards that I expect from our people’

The Conversation

Resignation of PM’s press secretary highlights gaps in NZ law on covert recording and harassment

The sudden resignation this week of one of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s senior press secretaries was politically embarrassing, but also raises questions about how New Zealand law operates in such cases.

The Independent UK

Teenager dies after taking part in ‘dumb’ viral rugby-style tackle game

Ryan Satterthwaite, 19, died from a head injury after taking part in the “run it straight” tackle challenge

The Independent UK

Teenager’s death sparks condemnation of viral rugby-style tackle game

Ryan Satterthwaite died from a head injury

The Conversation

10 reasons why banning social media for New Zealanders under 16 is a bad idea – and will affect adults too

Government coalition partners National and Act are at odds over proposed restrictions on social media use by New Zealanders aged 16 and under.

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