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New York State announces new measures for fight against terrorism

​New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced two new measures -- a free smartphone app and increased police presence in hubs of transportation -- to enhance the state's ability to fight terrorism.

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Housing, dairy prices weak links in New Zealand financial stability

​New Zealand's financial stability is facing growing risks from the global downturn in dairy prices and soaring house prices in the biggest city of Auckland, the central bank warned on Wednesday.

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China to become Australia's biggest international tourism market: report

​China is expected to overtake New Zealand as Australia's largest tourism market by 2019-20, according to a report released on Tuesday.

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New Zealand PM welcomes EU commitment to FTA talks

​New Zealand and the European Union have taken "a critical first step" towards a free trade agreement (FTA) with a commitment to start formal negotiations, Prime Minister John Key said Friday.

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Singapore president to make state visit to New Zealand

​Singapore President Tony Tan will visit New Zealand next week as the two countries mark 50 years of diplomatic ties, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said Friday.

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Changing Chinese economy "big opportunity" for New Zealand

​Slowing growth in the global economy is holding back New Zealand's economy, but China is still providing major opportunities for trade, Finance Minister Bill English said on Thursday.

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Tax to hit NZ travellers' pockets in New Year

The Government's new travel tax is to come in on January 1, adding $21.57 to the price of a round trip air fare to and from this country.

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Police investigating Australian university security threat

The University of New South Wales, Australia, issued a security warning on Monday in response to threats made against staff and students at its Kensington campus in suburban Sydney.

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TPP further opens New Zealand market for China, ROK

​The Trans-Pacific Partnership ( TPP) is set to change the way New Zealand deals not just with the other 11 TPP member nations, but with other major trading partners such as China.

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TPP deal sparks political row over New Zealand's "ugly compromises"

​New Zealand government leaders hailed the agreement of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership ( TPP) deal on Tuesday, while opponents demanded to know what the country had traded away in the secretive five-year negotiations.

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New Zealand aims to raise global standards for ocean management

New Zealand is to share its experience of ocean management and conservation at the international Our Oceans Conference in Valparaiso, Chile, next week, Environment Minister Nick Smith said Friday.

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NASA's New Horizons probe begins year-long data transfer after Pluto flyby

Seven weeks after its historic flyby of Pluto, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft now began to transmit the tens of gigabits of data it collected about the dwarf planet back to Earth.

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New Zealand government approves Hong Kong air alliance extension

​A strategic alliance between New Zealand's national carrier Air New Zealand and Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has received government approval for a four-year extension, Transport Minister Simon Bridges said Tuesday.

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Cambodia, New Zealand FMs pledge to boost trade, tourism ties

Cambodia, New Zealand FMs pledge to boost trade, tourism ties

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New Zealand companies missing out on added dairy value in SE Asia: report

Growing consumer demand for dairy products in Southeast Asia is offering untapped export opportunities for the New Zealand dairy industry, according to a government-commissioned report out Wednesday.

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New Zealand navy helping fishery patrols in Southwest Pacific

The New Zealand navy has stepped in to help cyclone-battered Southwest Pacific island nations in patrolling their territorial waters for illegal commercial fishing, the New Zealand Defence Force said Wednesday.

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New Zealand's endangered species to get new "ambassador"

New Zealand's endangered species to get new "ambassador"