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Fears raised over missed target in New Zealand shipping safety regime

New Zealand shipping regulators are cutting back on their safety and security inspections of foreign-flagged ships, raising fears the industry is being left to regulate itself.

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New Zealand to train more overseas aircraft engineers

​New Zealand aviation training bodies will be targeting China, India and Southeast Asia with the introduction of international-standard regulations next year, Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss said Friday.

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New Zealand formally becomes member of AIIB

​New Zealand has formally become a member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Finance Minister Bill English said Tuesday.

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New Zealand ratifies UN corruption convention

​New Zealand has ratified the legally-binding United Nations Convention Against Corruption, committing it to act against corruption in the public and private spheres, Justice Minister Amy Adams said Wednesday.

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New Zealand vessels to patrol in Southern Ocean

​New Zealand off-shore patrol vessel HMNZS Otago will leave the South Island city Dunedin for the Southern Ocean on Thursday to monitor fishing activities, said Defense Minister Gerry Brownlee on Wednesday.

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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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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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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 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"

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Chinese investment poised to flow into New Zealand tourism sector: minister

​Chinese investment in New Zealand's tourism sector is set to grow as the number of visitors from China continues to soar, New Zealand Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce said.