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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

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'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.

International Business Times UK

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 Guardian - AU

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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”.

The Conversation

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

The Independent 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.

International Business Times UK

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.”

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New Zealand MP ejected from Parliament again over Gaza comments

Chlöe Swarbrick has been booted twice in two days

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

'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.

The Guardian - AU

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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The Independent UK

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

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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.

Euronews

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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 Conversation

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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