Ukraine: Luxon joins 'coalition of the willing' talks overnight Related 1News The French President said 26 of Ukraine's allies have pledged to deploy troops as a "reassurance force"once fighting ends in the conflict with Russia. Keep Reading
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Judith Collins makes secret visit to site of Russian missile attack in Kyiv Related 1News The visit to Ukraine was kept under wraps until the Defence Minister had left the country. Keep Reading
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Willis insists she's been transparent on mismanagement of Orr resignation Related 1News "Why on earth would I be motivated to in any way hide any of this when the person it ultimately all reflects badly on is the former Reserve Bank governor - not me?" the Finance Minister says. Keep Reading
Preferred supplier for new Cook Strait ferries chosen Related 1News Rail Minister Winston Peters said that Ferry Holdings had narrowed down its shortlist of six shipyards to build the vessels to just one. Keep Reading
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces $7.5 billion Amazon investment in New Zealand - NZ Herald Related NZ Herald Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has outlined plans for mega-corporation Amazon to invest $7.5 billion in New Zealand. He told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking... Keep Reading
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Foreign buyers: Overseas investors allowed to buy homes worth over $5m Related 1News Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the minimum value of a house that could be bought by the visa holders is $5 million – less than 1% of New Zealand's housing supply. Keep Reading
Wealthy foreign investors cleared to buy luxury homes | Stuff Related Stuff PM Christopher Luxon has announced changes to allow those on the Active Investor Plus visa buy homes in New Zealand. Keep Reading
Plans to grant Conservation Minister sole authority over land | RNZ News Related RNZ Federated Mountain Clubs said it would strip away democratic process and prioritise commercial interests. Keep Reading
Tepid response to the government's budget investment sweetner | RNZ News Related RNZ Businesses are largely lukewarm about one of the government's big Budget policies to boost the economy. Keep Reading
Regional airlines welcome $30m Government support package | Stuff Related Stuff New funding includes concessionary loans and interline investment to protect regional air links. Keep Reading
Govt announces $30m lifeline for regional flights, struggling airlines Related 1News Associate Transport Minister James Meager said the support "is not a bailout" with funding coming in the form of concessionary loans. Keep Reading
Te Pāti Māori aims to unite, not divide, says co-leader - NZ Herald Related NZ Herald Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is with us to take us through how the party’s gearing up for Election 2026. Keep Reading
Fishing licence overhaul to end rule sidelining women anglers Related 1News From tomorrow, the archaic rule described by James Meager as an oversight, would be fixed to ensure both adults have equal fishing rights. Keep Reading
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What you need to know: Seven questions about a capital gains tax | RNZ News Related RNZ What you might be asking about Labour's new tax policy. Keep Reading