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Next New Zealand leader Luxon misses out on APEC

Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has missed out on attending APEC as government formation talks drag on.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023

New Zealand in limbo one month after election as government coalition negotiations drag on

Incoming PM Christopher Luxon must bring together the libertarian Act party and populist New Zealand First, parties that have major differences

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

Accusations of 'abuse' mar Alba internal elections

ALBA will re-run its internal elections amid accusations of “abuse” said to have been directed at Alex Salmond's family from some party members.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2023

Gaza at breaking point: 'For the sake of humanity, we need action now':

I HAVE listened to Fidaa Al-Araj’s almost daily audio recordings from Gaza for a month now, but this one felt different...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2023

SUV and ute sales slowed due to NZ's Clean Car Discount – expect that to reverse under a new government

With National, ACT and NZ First locked in coalition negotiations, various urgent and climate-related transport challenges hang in the balance.

The Conversation · Nov 9, 2023

'We're pro-Palestine protesters – this is why we targeted Holyrood'

PROTESTERS who climbed onto the Scottish Parliament have accused the Government of being "complicit" in Gaza's suffering.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2023

If NZ's new government wants a simple fix to improve child poverty, here’s what it should do

With a National-led coalition government taking shape (how long it takes is another matter), the nation’s “squeezed middle” awaits the financial relief promised during the election campaign.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2023

Caramel Brownie reports for Kiwi duty at PIF

New Zealand is being represented at the Pacific Islands Forum summit this week by two politicians of opposite stripes: Carmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee.

AAP · Nov 8, 2023

Kamboj and Baidwan set new National marks

Two National records broken on Day 1 of 38th National Junior Athletics Championship in Coimbatore: Punjab's Amanat Kamboj (U-16 discus) and Joy Baidwan (U-14 shot put) set new marks. Host TN also won golds in triple jump and pole vault.

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

'Play act' State Opening of Parliament is a 'cover up' for the royals

THE State Opening of Parliament has been branded a “play act” that covers up the royal family’s sway over legislation in the UK.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023