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FBI opens New Zealand office, citing China threat
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 31, 2025
FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday opened a permanent office in New Zealand, citing the need for like-minded spy agencies to counter a rising China. Patel has spent recent days in the capital Wellington meeting with senior government ministers as...
New Zealand racing business enjoys unique global double
The New Zealand Herald
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July 31, 2025
By Michael Guerin Racing Editor·NZ Herald· 31 Jul, 2025 12:32 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now Save Share Share this article Copy Link...
New Zealand beginning to look like an outlier on Gaza – Audrey Young
The New Zealand Herald
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July 31, 2025
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer foreshadowed a move by the UK to recognise Palestine as a state at the UN General Assembly in September “unless the Israeli Government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza, reaches...
Live Nation acquires festival producer Team Event enhancing Electric Avenue for fans and artists In New Zealand
Australian Leisure
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Live Nation acquires festival producer Team Event enhancing Electric Avenue for fans and artists In New Zealand Live Nation has further expanded its commitment to live entertainment in the southern hemisphere with the acquisition of festival...
New Zealand: Insurers have improved processes, but need to do more in extreme events
Asia Insurance Review
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Insurance companies have improved their processes since the Canterbury earthquakes, but more improvements are needed, according to a new report by New Zealand's insurance regulator, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tatai Hokohoko....
FBI opens first office in New Zealand ‘to counter China and cybercrime’
The Guardian
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July 31, 2025
The director of the FBI, Kash Patel, has opened the bureau’s first ever office in New Zealand, in what he said was an attempt to help counter China’s activities in the Indo-Pacific, crack down on issues including cybercrime, and strengthen...
FBI to open dedicated law enforcement office in New Zealand
Sky News Australia
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July 31, 2025
FBI Director Kash Patel has announced the American agency is opening a dedicated law enforcement office in Wellington. According to the United States, the move is about combating China’s influence in the Pacific. The FBI will work with local...
New Zealand 92-0 at stumps after dismissing Zimbabwe for 149
The Straits Times
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July 30, 2025
Seamer Matt Henry took six wickets as New Zealand bowled out hosts Zimbabwe for 149 on the opening day of the first test at Queens Sports Club on Wednesday before scoring 92-0 in reply to trail by 57 runs. The 33-year-old Henry took three wickets...
US FBI opens office in New Zealand
The Denver Gazette - Colorado
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WELLINGTON (Reuters) -The FBI has opened a standalone office in New Zealand's capital in part to improve the United States and New Zealand's ability to counter China's presence in the Pacific region, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Thursday. Patel...
Tsunami threat extended as surges arrive on New Zealand shores
RNZ
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July 30, 2025
A boat at Evans Bay, Wellington, 31 July 2025. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Emergency officials have extended the tsunami threat for New Zealand and have urged people to stay away from shorelines until at least 3pm. An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck...
743kg drug bust: 27 arrested in Auckland airport syndicate crackdown
Kaniva Tonga
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July 31, 2025
New Zealand police arrested 27 people in a major drug bust, seizing 743kg of meth and cocaine at Auckland Airport, targeting corrupt baggage handlers in a transnational syndicate crackdown. The joint Police-Customs investigation, codenamed...
World Reuters US FBI opens office in New Zealand
Yahoo News
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WELLINGTON (Reuters) -The FBI has opened a standalone office in New Zealand's capital in part to improve the United States and New Zealand's ability to counter China's presence in the Pacific region, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Thursday. Patel...
Federal Bureau of Investigation opens office in New Zealand
Times Online
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July 31, 2025
FBI director Kash Patel has visited New Zealand this week. Photo supplied The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has upgraded a new office in New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. The Minister Responsible for the GCSB and...
FBI opens standalone office in New Zealand
The Advocate
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July 31, 2025
NZ and the US have been working more closely together amid concerns about China's increasing influence in the Pacific. They are both members of the intelligence sharing partnership known as the Five Eyes, which also includes Australia, Canada and...
Cupra Tavascan EV for New Zealand: charge your cups
DRIVEN Car Guide
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Cupra New Zealand is refocusing its pure-electric efforts on the Tavascan, which will be launched in the local market in October. It's a coupe-style SUV that's based on the same MEB platform and battery technology as the Volkswagen ID.4/5 and...
How to Plan a Campervan Trip Across Australia and New Zealand
TripZilla
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July 31, 2025
Dreaming of the open road, remote beaches, and glorious weather that Australia and New Zealand have to offer? Then skip the expensive hotels and public transport – opt for a campervan adventure instead! Whether you’re cruising along Queensland’s...
Kiwibank, MATTR & Deloitte to use new AWS New Zealand region
SecurityBrief
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July 30, 2025
Kiwibank, MATTR, and Deloitte have confirmed they will use the AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region upon its launch this year. The three companies join previously announced customers Vector, One NZ, and Datacom in their commitment to AWS's new...
Cyber scams soar in New Zealand as AI & crypto drive threats
SecurityBrief
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July 30, 2025
Gen's latest threat report for the second quarter of 2025 details a significant surge in cyber threats ranging from cryptocurrency scams to sextortion and data breaches across both global and New Zealand contexts. The analysis, compiled by Gen's...
FBI to establish base in New Zealand, after Director Kash Patel visit
Newstalk ZB
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July 31, 2025
The FBI will establish a dedicated law enforcement office in Wellington, Director Kash Patel has announced. He said the FBI has had a strong relationship and collaborated closely with “our counterparts in New Zealand for years”. “Expanding the...
Henry takes six to put New Zealand in command against Zimbabwe
The Nation
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July 31, 2025
BULAWAYO - Matt Henry’s six-wicket haul, followed by Devon Conway’s unbeaten half-century, put New Zealand in a commanding position on the opening day of the first Test against Zimbabwe here at the Queens Sports Club on Wednesday. At the stumps on...