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Albanese vows respect, energy in Pacific

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has landed in Suva, Fiji for the Pacific Island Forum leaders' meeting.

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Paving the way to Australian citizenship

The new Australian prime minister is keen, so will Kiwis' rights across the Tasman finally be brought in line with Aussies' rights here?

Newsroom.co.nz

US announces new embassies in major Pacific push as it jostles with China for influence in region

Vice-president Kamala Harris has announced postings in Kiribati and Tonga as leaders gather in Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum

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Seeds of strategic conflict sprouting in Pacific

China's rise is never far from the mind at the Pacific Islands Forum, as the US ramps up its diplomacy and regional leaders speak of growing geopolitical pressure.

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Australia, NZ sign up for ICJ climate case

Campaigners appear to have persuaded Australia and New Zealand to back Vanuatu’s bid to have climate change commitments underscored by international law.

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Ardern won't speculate on Kiribati withdrawal from PIF

The PM is downplaying suggestions China played a role in Kiribati breaking ties with the Pacific Islands Forum, saying while the move is disappointing, it's not a sign of wider disunity.

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Pacific Islands Forum: Ardern says total membership ‘critical’ as PIF shaken by Kiribati’s exit

New Zealand prime minister says leaders had been trying to persuade Kiribati not to withdraw from the forum

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New Zealand confronts fresh COVID surge

A surge in COVID-19 infections during an already bad winter flu season is putting New Zealand's health system under serious strain.

AAP

Australian Labor isn’t alone. Parties of the left are making a comeback

One aspect of May’s federal election has been strangely overlooked: Labor’s win follows a pattern among the main centre-left parties in Europe and comparable countries. Traditional social democratic and labour-based parties are resurgent, and now hold office (on their own or in coalition) across all of Scandinavia and in Germany,…

The Conversation

Kiribati withdrawal rocks Pacific forum

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares to head to the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji, Kiribati has withdrawn from the regional body.

AAP

China, climate, conflict in spotlight at Pacific forum

All eyes are on Suva, as nations gather for the Pacific Islands Forum at a time of intense geopolitical interest.

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Going its own way in a messy world, New Zealand offers an alternate parable on China

Anthony Albanese avoids radical departures from a China narrative that aligns with the US, but Jacinda Ardern has a collectivist pitch

The Guardian - AU

'A towering figure': Fatal shooting of Japan's Shinzo Abe shocks world leaders

Friday's shocking assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe stunned the world and drew immediate condemnation, with world leaders praising Abe's "global leadership" and slamming a "cowardly attack".

France 24

The Loop: Shinzo Abe's assassination attempt, Kiwis may get voting rights in Australia, and councillor dies days after ICAC appearance

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The Independent UK

World leaders stunned by Abe's shooting pray for recovery

World leaders have reacted in shock and grief over the shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a campaign speech and prayed for his recovery

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Kiwis Living In Australia Could Possibly Score Voting Rights So Please Make Good Choices Team

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The Independent UK

Australia, New Zealand say Pacific must discuss China

Australia and New Zealand’s prime ministers have agreed that security concerns regarding China’s expanding influence must be discussed at a meeting of western Pacific leaders

ABC News

Anthony Albanese says New Zealanders might be allowed to vote in Australian elections, after meeting Jacinda Ardern

Anthony Albanese will ask federal parliament's elections committee to consider what changes could be made to extend voting rights to some New Zealanders.

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Home is where the Covid is

After many weeks abroad, the Prime Minister’s mostly escaped living and breathing the fallout over rapidly rising Covid cases.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese offers New Zealanders fresh approach on voting rights in Australia and deportation policy

PM signals government will limit use of Section 501 visa cancellations for longterm residents in appearance with Jacinda Ardern

ABC News

Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern meet for talks on climate change, foreign policy and deportations — as it happened

The Australian Prime Minister has met with his New Zealand counterpart in Sydney to discuss how the two countries can better work together. Catch up on what happened.

The Guardian - AU

Floods clean-up begins; nation records 35 Covid deaths – as it happened

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British diplomat on NZ's past pain, and an uncertain world

Laura Clarke discusses the ties that bind the NZ and UK, and the worrying state of the world, as she leaves NZ.

Newsroom.co.nz

Getting the EU trade deal across the line

How hard was it to get a free trade deal with the European Union across the line?

The Independent UK

Jacinda Ardern says UN failed in its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Prime minister also calls for reform of UN security council

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