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New Zealand's Luxon survives confidence vote after more leadership speculation

New Zealand's Luxon survives confidence vote after more leadership speculation

By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal WELLINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Wednesday he had won a confidence vote of ruling party lawmakers, after he called a meeting to address increased speculation about his leadership months away from a general election. 
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NZ's Luxon survives party vote, but challenge exposes cracks ahead of election

NZ's Luxon survives party vote, but challenge exposes cracks ahead of election

By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal WELLINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a confidence vote by National Party lawmakers on Wednesday, but the second challenge this year laid bare party divisions that commentators said could dent his authority less than
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New Zealand's Luxon survives party vote that exposes cracks ahead of election

New Zealand's Luxon survives party vote that exposes cracks ahead of election

By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal WELLINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a confidence vote on Wednesday, seeing off a leadership challenge from his defence minister that exposed growing rifts in his National Party less than three months before a tight
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Luxon survives another leadership vote months before New Zealand's election

Luxon survives another leadership vote months before New Zealand's election

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a leadership vote among his party’s lawmakers less than three months before an election
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he survived a leadership vote in his own party

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he survived a leadership vote in his own party

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he survived a leadership vote among his own party’s lawmakers
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Dollar subdued as markets await US inflation data for Fed clues

Dollar subdued as markets await US inflation data for Fed clues

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The dollar traded sideways at the start of the Asian session on Wednesday, shrugging off renewed attacks on shipping in critical waterways in the Middle East, as currency markets awaited the release of inflation data later in the global day.
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Dollar firmer as markets await US inflation data for Fed clues

Dollar firmer as markets await US inflation data for Fed clues

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The dollar nudged a little higher in Asian trade on Wednesday, receiving limited additional strength after renewed attacks on shipping in critical waterways in the Middle East, as currency markets anxiously awaited the release of inflation data
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Dollar drifts as markets await US inflation data for Fed clues

Dollar drifts as markets await US inflation data for Fed clues

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The dollar traded sideways in early Asian dealings on Wednesday, shrugging off renewed attacks on shipping in critical waterways in the Middle East, as currency markets awaited the release of inflation data later in the global day.
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Dollar ticks up on Iran tensions, with US data in focus

Dollar ticks up on Iran tensions, with US data in focus

By Stefano Rebaudo Aug 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar ticked higher on Wednesday, underpinned by renewed Gulf tensions, with markets focused on upcoming U.S. economic data for signals on the Fed's policy trajectory.
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Pakistan and New Zealand Enhance Cooperation in Agriculture and Education

Pakistan and New Zealand Enhance Cooperation in Agriculture and Education

Pakistan and New Zealand have taken significant steps to enhance their bilateral cooperation, focusing on agriculture and education. During a Joint Trade Committee meeting in Wellington, both countries signed an Education Cooperation Arrangement aimed at deepening collaboration in the education sector. Discussions also covered improving market access and cooperation in sustainable agriculture, including technical collaboration in wool production and plant protection. The meeting was attended by Pakistan's Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul Khawaja and New Zealand's Grahame Morton. The talks also included a comprehensive review of bilateral relations and discussions on regional and international developments, with both sides agreeing to enhance coordination within multilateral forums.
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Wellington Weather Forecast Predicts 14°C High on August 9

Wellington Weather Forecast Predicts 14°C High on August 9

Meteorological forecasts for Wellington on August 9, 2026, predict a maximum temperature of 14°C. The forecast, provided by MetService and supported by model consensus, suggests partly cloudy skies with light northerly winds. This prediction aligns with historical climatology for early August, which typically sees average highs around 13°C. The forecast is part of a trading market on Polymarket, where participants speculate on weather outcomes based on available data.