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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon heads to the UAE to witness the signing of a groundbreaking trade deal. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will eliminate tariffs on 98.5 percent of New Zealand exports, boosting trade valued at $1.3b.
Luxon called the UAE a “trusted partner,” noting the agreement as part of efforts to double export value in 10 years. He aims to promote New Zealand as a hub for sustainable innovation and investment.
In brief OIA documents reveal plans to "bind" Govt.nz users' devices to government agency records.
In brief Stanford offered B416 expert help to counter opponents before the lobby group publicly launched.
National was preparing to announce its proposed under-16 social media ban more than a month before Cabinet formally approved the legislation, despite public opposition from both coalition partners.
Police gained new powers on Sunday to order rough sleepers, beggars and people behaving in a disorderly manner to leave public places for up to 24 hours.
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Brazil’s socialist doesn’t at all act like a tinpot dictatorship.
The recent scandal at Cambridge revealed how invested the academy is in pushing an ideology – even punishing dissenters who insist on telling the truth.
The riots in France have shown up the Leftist claim that enough public spending and 'integration' will produce a happy, peaceful society as a dangerous fiction. But is anyone paying attention, asks Matt Roberts.
