Economy
New Zealand to temporarily boost worker intake amid shortfall
The country to change immigration rules aiming to lure 12,000 workers over the next year
New Zealand
Economy
New Zealand's central bank raises interest rates by 0.5% to 3.0%
RBNZ aims for price stability and sustainable employment
Business deals
Japan's Dai-ichi Life to acquire NZ insurer for $630m
With its growing population, New Zealand will be insurer's 9th overseas market
Property
New Zealand July house prices fell on year, first time since 2011
Tighter credit, more housing and rising mortgage rates weigh on prices
Inflation
New Zealand inflation hits 3-decade high; rate hikes may sharpen
CPI increase of 7.3% in Q2 sets fastest pace since June quarter of 1990
Economy
New Zealand lifts benchmark cash rate to 2.5%
Central bank forecasts increases to peak at 4% in late 2023
Economy
New Zealand business outlook wavers due to costs, interest rates
65% of companies expected conditions to deteriorate: survey
Trade
New Zealand, EU strike free trade deal after four years of talks
Agreement provides duty-free access for 97% of exports to EU, PM Ardern says
Pacific Islands
U.S., Japan and Australia launch Pacific island initiative
U.K. and New Zealand also join Blue Pacific effort to boost ties, fend off China
Indo-Pacific
Japan PM to flex muscles for Indo-Pacific security at NATO summit
Kishida plans 4-way meeting on sidelines with South Korea, Australia, New Zealand
International relations
Australia, New Zealand leaders 'in lockstep' on Pacific, climate
Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern show united front as China makes inroads
Economy
New Zealand social innovator visa offers blueprint for Japan
Program draws entrepreneurs as global competition for tech pioneers heats up
Biden's Asia policy
Biden, New Zealand PM focus on Pacific islands, China in meeting
U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy discussed in leaders' first face-to-face talks
Climate Change
New Zealand, California announce climate change partnership
Jacinda Adern and Gavin Newsom commit to idea-sharing but not specific policies
Economy
New Zealand raises interest rate 50 basis points, hints at more hikes
Central bank tightens again to restrain inflation, NZ dollar hits a 3-week high
International relations
New Zealand extends military deployment to Solomon Islands
Troops part of Pacific-led assistance force amid fears of growing China presence
International relations
New Zealand's Ardern to visit U.S., promoting exports and tourism
PM plans Harvard commencement address, meetings with senators and U.N. chief
Coronavirus
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests positive for COVID
Head of government to miss parliament meetings; has 'moderate' symptoms
Coronavirus
New Zealand reopens to visa-waiver nations after 2-year ban
Vaccinated visitors from Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, others will be allowed in
