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  New Zealand raises ‘concern’ as Cook Islands prepares to sign China deal

  Deputy PM says New Zealand hasn’t been adequately consulted on an agreement the Cook Islands leader is expected to sign in Beijing this week. A diplomatic row has erupted between two tight-knit ...
  
  The Guardian - Feb. 10
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  New Zealand concerns rise as Cook Islands plans to sign agreement with China

  Concerns are mounting in New Zealand as the Cook Islands’ prime minister travels to China to sign agreements without properly consulting with New Zealand, despite the two nations’ constitutional ties.
  
  NBC News - Feb. 10

• Cook Islands’ ‘strategic’ deal with China angers New Zealand

  Agreement with south Pacific archipelago deepens concerns about Beijing’s influence in region
  
  Financial Times - Feb. 10

• New Zealand loosens ‘golden visa’ rules to attract investors

  Some applicants need only spend one week a year in country and English skills no longer required
  
  Financial Times - Feb. 10
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  New Zealand government loses ground in polls as economic concerns grow

  1News Verian poll shows Christoper Luxon dropped 22% in the preferred prime minister stakes, his lowest result as leader. New Zealand’s National-led coalition government is losing support among ...
  
  The Guardian - Feb. 11
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  WATCH: Kayaker stalked by great white shark off New Zealand

  A terrified kayaker documented his ordeal as a great white shark stalked him in waters off the coast of New Zealand. He managed to escape unharmed.
  
  ABC News - Feb. 11

• New Zealand Rugby sues Ineos over sponsorship spat

  Jim Ratcliffe’s chemicals group says it sought to renegotiate deal amid strain from high carbon taxes and energy costs
  
  Financial Times - Feb. 11
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  British tourist dead and three people injured in New Zealand

  Police said there was a collision between a four-seater cycle and a car in the town of Martinborough.
  
  BBC News - 5d
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  'Everyone must go': New Zealand's tourism drive draws criticism

  What was meant as a catchy tagline has been dubbed tone-deaf amid high emigration and unemployment.
  
  BBC News - 1d

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