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Pulitzer Prizes mark 100th year with Monday's awards

The Pulitzers recognize excellence in categories that range from breaking news reporting to public service articles to feature photography.

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"Cronyism" claims raise questions over New Zealand's Pacific aid

​The tiny Pacific island nation of Niue has become embroiled in allegations of political cronyism in New Zealand with lawmakers calling for an independent probe into development aid.

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New Zealand planning crackdown on animal cruelty in farming

​The New Zealand government is planning to strengthen animal welfare laws in a bid to enhance the international reputation of its primary sector after recent scandals.

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Employment down as New Zealand manufacturing growth slows further

​Growth in New Zealand's manufacturing sector continued to slow last month - with job numbers shrinking, according to the latest performance of manufacturing index (PMI) out Thursday.

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Bangladesh tightens security ahead of Bengali New Year

Bangladesh authorities have decided to heighten security in capital Dhaka and elsewhere the country as part of their efforts to ensure foolproof security for celebrating Bengali New Year.

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Sanders' winning streak could hit snag in New York primary

U.S. Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders has been on a winning streak in recent weeks, but he is likely to run into trouble in the New York state primary later this month, experts said.

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New Zealand carrier concerned over Vanuatu runway safety

​New Zealand's national carrier said on Friday that it will only resume services to Vanuatu once safety concerns over the Pacific island nation's main airstrip have been permanently resolved.

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Two Australian students shot in New Orleans in alleged drug deal

​Two Australian students from Western Australia's Curtin University have been shot and injured during an alleged drug deal in New Orleans.

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New Zealand nominates Helen Clark for United Nations secretary-general: PM

​The New Zealand government is nominating former Prime Minister Helen Clark for the position of United Nations secretary-general, Prime Minister John Key said Tuesday.

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Panama leak highlights New Zealand's "shameful" tax haven status

New Zealand is shamefully complicit in international tax avoidance schemes through its lax trust law, experts and lawmakers said Monday following a massive document leak from a Panamanian law firm.

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Australia's "negative" foreign investment policy driving away buyers

Australia needs to come up with a more positive approach to attracting foreign investments in land and agriculture, a leading Asia-Pacific agribusiness expert said Friday.

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Australia's "negative" foreign investment policy driving away buyers: expert

Australia needs to come up with a more positive approach to attracting foreign investments in land and agriculture, a leading Asia-Pacific agribusiness expert said Friday.

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New Zealand FM to discuss aid program with Cook Islands leaders

New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully will be reviewing his government's development aid to the Cook Islands during a visit to the Pacific island nation this week.

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New Zealand flag change: poll shows little hope for new design as voting ends

​Historic referendum to decide whether to change the country’s flag to a black and blue design with a silver fern may end in anticlimax, with survey showing two-thirds of people wanting to maintain the status quo

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Media coverage coloring New Zealanders' views of Asia: survey

​New Zealanders are feeling more connected to Asia despite rising concerns over the effect of Asian investment on areas such as house prices, according to a major annual survey out Wednesday.

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New Zealand PM condemns Brussels terrorist attacks

​New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attacks in Brussels, saying New Zealanders are thinking about the people and the government of Belgium.

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Next governor-general shows value of New Zealand's women leaders: PM

​A law academic and businesswoman was named as New Zealand's next governor-general on Tuesday, the representative of the country's head of state.