A group of Solomon Islanders in New Zealand for seasonal work are taking an employer to court over hours worked and deductions to their wages for things like wet weather gear and travel costs.
Read more: Seasonal workers' court action may set precedent for all on minimum wage
Against a backdrop of unprecedented turmoil - the first major war in Europe in three decades, the highest inflation rates in decades and a rapidly worsening global food crisis - western leaders have met for two major summits.
The G7 met in Germany and NATO leaders gathered in Madrid. The outcomes of both events indicate the limits of Western-dominated global governance and deepening polarisation.
Read more: G7, NATO summits lay bare deep and hostile divide between Russia, China and the West
Fiji is seeking to improve trade relations with New Zealand after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern secured a historic free trade deal with the European Union this week which will see NZ exports rise by $1.8 billion a year.
Read more: Fiji in the market for a better trade deal with New Zealand
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is off to meet UK prime minister Boris Johnson, where she’s expected to sign an agreement to let more young Kiwis travel and work in the United Kingdom.
Read more: Jacinda Ardern to meet Boris Johnson; sign deal to let more young Kiwis to head to UK
The NZ$2.3 billion fleet of Guardian-class patrol boats Australia has given to Pacific nations to strengthen regional security has been plagued by design flaws, including carbon monoxide leaks, throwing into question whether the vessels can remain at sea.
New Zealand has secured a free trade agreement with the European Union, estimated to be worth $1.8 billion annually when it’s fully implemented.
It will remove 91% of tariffs as soon as the deal is actioned, worth an estimated $100 million just in duties savings.
Read more: EU and New Zealand secure free trade agreement
New Zealand has secured a major free trade deal with the European Union which could see a $1.8 billion increase in export revenue for Aotearoa each year.
Read more: NZ secures historic free trade deal with EU
China has labelled Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's comments about Beijing's growing assertiveness "misguided accusations" and warned they won't help the two countries keep their relationship on "the right track".
In a statement on Thursday night, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand said representatives had taken note of Ardern's remarks at the NATO leaders' summit in Madrid, Spain.
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