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Burst fuel pipe to disrupt New Zealand flights through week

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Holders Windies open Under-19 WC campaign against New Zealand

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'Kiwis under the bed' row heats up in Australia citizenship saga

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New Zealand signs customs agreement with EU

New Zealand Customs Minister Tim Macindoe on Tuesday welcomed the signing of a customs cooperation agreement with the European Union (EU) in Brussels overnight.

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Severe New Zealand storm causes power cuts, flight and road disruptions

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New Zealand humble USA to win 35th America's Cup

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Japan, New Zealand pledge to carry forward TPP despite U.S. withdrawal

Japan and New Zealand pledged on Wednesday to carry forward the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact despite the withdrawal of the United States.

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Hungarian FM to discuss EU trade in New Zealand visit

A free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and New Zealand will be on the agenda when Hungarian Foreign Affairs Minister Peter Szijjarto visits New Zealand this week

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New Zealand, Mexico to discuss trade future, TPP troubles

Trade ministers of New Zealand and Mexico will this week hold their first talks since United States President Donald Trump withdrew his country from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

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Australia and New Zealand to pursue 'TPP 12 minus one'

Australia and New Zealand say they are hopeful of pressing ahead with the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, despite America's formal withdrawal.

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New Zealand Immigration Minister to hold refugee talks in Malaysia

New Zealand Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse left for Malaysia Tuesday to oversee the selection of refugees for resettlement to New Zealand and to speak with United Nations refugee agency officials.

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New Zealand imports insects to fight plant invader

New Zealand appears to be taking a calculated risk with its otherwise strict environmental policy by using foreign species to fight an invasive and destructive plant.

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New Zealand-China police dismantle drug smuggling ring in China

​ Chinese police, in cooperation with their New Zealand counterpart, have catched four men in connection with the smuggling of 200 kilograms of ephedrine, customs sources said on Thursday.

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Warmest year sparks fears for unique New Zealand wildlife

Last year was New Zealand's hottest year on record, government scientists said Monday, renewing fears over accelerating global warming and its effect on the country's unique wildlife

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Bill English to succeed John Key as New Zealand’s next prime minister as challengers drop out

​Bill English looks certain to be New Zealand’s next prime minister. The deputy leader of the Nationals has secured the public support of 30 of the party’s MPs on Thursday – a majority – and, following the withdrawal of two challengers, stands unopposed for the leadership.

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Deadly New Zealand quake upgraded to M7.8 as evacuation steps up

​The first shipload of refugees left the quake-stricken town of Kaikoura Wednesday as the New Zealand government announced the magnitude of Monday's deadly tremor had been upgraded from 7.5 to 7.8.

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Defence plan outlines major New Zealand military spending program

​The New Zealand government Wednesday unveiled details of a major military spending program to align its forces' capabilities with those of Australia and other defense partners.