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China's big hits coming to New Zealand theaters

Six popular Chinese films will be shown this week in New Zealand movie theaters amid efforts by both countries' governments to increase cultural exchanges.

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New Zealand opens trade office in Colombia

​The New Zealand government has opened a trade office in the Colombian capital of Bogota as it seeks to drum up business with the Latin American country.

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New Zealand air force find missing Kiribati fishermen in lucky sweep

A New Zealand air force aircraft has found two Kiribati fishermen who had been missing in a small boat for five days, New Zealand search and rescue authorities said Wednesday.

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Chinese vice president meets NZ National Party delegation

Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao met with a delegation of the New Zealand National Party led by President Peter Goodfellow in Beijing on Monday.

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New Zealand to show commitment to corruption fight at London summit

New Zealand Police Minister Judith Collins will be showing the country's commitment to fight corruption at an international summit this month after recent falls in a global graft perception index.

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New Zealand seeking greater Pacific economic integration at trade talks

New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay said Wednesday he will be looking for greater economic integration among Pacific nations at trade talks in Fiji this week.

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Survey highlights both sides of New Zealand tourism boom

Concerns over pressure on the environment and road accidents are driving fears that too many tourists are coming into New Zealand, but most locals welcome the tourism boom, according to an official survey out Tuesday.

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Trade, Pacific, terrorism to dominate French PM's talks in New Zealand

​Trade and Pacific issues and terrorism will be top of the agenda when French Prime Minister Manual Valls visits New Zealand next month, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said Friday.

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Electric power scheduled to arrive for New Zealand buses

​The New Zealand government Thursday welcomed news that one of the country's biggest public transport firms is switching to a new form of electric power in a deal worth 30 million U.S. dollars with a U.S. company.

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New Zealand celebrates birthday of longest-reigning monarch

​New Zealand on Thursday marked the 90th birthday of its head of state, Queen Elizabeth II.

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Chinese dairy giant unveils New Zealand-made infant formula

​Chinese dairy giant Yashili launched its New Zealand-made infant formula on the local market Thursday as the first step towards establishing a global brand.

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New Zealand lawmakers seek to stall China meat firm partnership

New Zealand lawmakers are seeking to stall the sale of a 50-percent stake in New Zealand's biggest meat co-operative to China's biggest meat processor, it emerged Tuesday.

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China eases market access for New Zealand halal meat

​New Zealand's meat producers will be looking forward to a boost in exports to China after the two countries signed a formal arrangement on the supply of halal meat, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy said Tuesday.

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New Zealand welcomes new border verification system with China

​Doing business between China and New Zealand would become easier under new bilateral border initiatives, New Zealand Customs Minister Nicky Wagner said Tuesday.

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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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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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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.