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New Zealanders abroad urged to enroll for the election as new law locks out last-minute voters

New Zealanders abroad urged to enroll for the election as new law locks out last-minute voters

New Zealand’s Electoral Commission has launched a campaign urging citizens to register to vote or update their details
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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 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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Australia central bank sees inflation cooling little faster, but risks on upside

Australia central bank sees inflation cooling little faster, but risks on upside

SYDNEY, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank warned on Tuesday that inflation risks were still tilted to the upside amid tensions in the Middle East, but expected cost pressures to cool a little quicker than previously thought as financial conditions remain tight.
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Bank of Korea likely to raise interest rates further, outgoing deputy chief says

Bank of Korea likely to raise interest rates further, outgoing deputy chief says

SEOUL, Aug 11 (Reuters) - South Korea's central bank will raise interest rates further to respond to persistent inflationary pressure, the outgoing deputy chief said on Tuesday.
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Australian lender CBA's record profit clouded by 15% mortgage application slump

Australian lender CBA's record profit clouded by 15% mortgage application slump

By Scott Murdoch and Christine Chen SYDNEY, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Commonwealth Bank of Australia said mortgage applications had dropped 15% since property tax changes in May, one of several challenges facing the country's largest lender even as it posted a record A$10.98 billion ($7.75 billion) full-
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China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation

China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation

(Corrects dateline to Aug 11) By Lucy Craymer SUVA, Fiji, Aug 11 (Reuters) - China's test of a nuclear-capable missile last month has exposed the limits of Pacific leaders' ambition to make the region an "Ocean of Peace", free from the crossfire of major-power rivalry.
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Wealthy Americans Increase Applications for New Zealand's Golden Visa Amid Eased Requirements

Wealthy Americans Increase Applications for New Zealand's Golden Visa Amid Eased Requirements

Wealthy Americans are increasingly applying for New Zealand's 'golden visas' as the country has eased its criteria for approval. Over the past 14 months, more than 700 wealthy foreigners have applied for these visas, a significant increase from the 115 applications in the previous three years. Notably, over one-third of these applications have been submitted by Americans, with a significant number coming from California. The golden visa, formally known as the Active Investor Plus Visa, requires a minimum investment of $5 million New Zealand dollars over three years. The New Zealand government has also reduced the minimum investment requirement from $15 million to $5 million for the growth category and $10 million for the balanced category. The program allows visa holders to remain in New Zealand indefinitely and work in the country.
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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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Asia stocks firm; oil edges up on Gulf morass

Asia stocks firm; oil edges up on Gulf morass

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Asian share markets tracked Wall Street higher on Monday after a soft U.S. jobs report pared the risk of a near-term rise in borrowing costs, though a lack of progress in Gulf peace talks saw oil prices creep higher.