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Young Kiwis head to the world’s biggest climate change gathering
Three young Kiwis will attend Cop31 as civil society delegates.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Fran O'Sullivan: Why Luxon and Willis should have left the Reserve Bank Governor alone
OPINION: Politicians should stay out of the Reserve Bank’s lane.
US negotiators meet Putin for high-stakes Ukraine talks
Russia wants full control of Donbas while holding about 20% of Ukraine.
Iran warns 'finger on trigger' as Trump says it wants talks
Iran says 3117 people died in recent protests, while NGOs report up to 4902 deaths.
Trump unveils Board of Peace, 'New Gaza' plans at Davos
The US leader described the devastated Palestinian territory as 'great real estate'.
Davos turnaround: Trump announces Greenland 'framework', backing off US force and tariffs
Nato chief Mark Rutte said question of Danish sovereignty of Greenland was not discussed.
Trump rules out 'force' against Greenland but demands talks
He branded Denmark 'ungrateful' and said only the US could secure the island.
World order in 'midst of a rupture' Canada PM Carney tells Davos
'Middle powers must act together, because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.'
EU vows 'unflinching' response to Trump's Greenland gambit
Greenland's Jens-Frederik Nielsen warns even military conflict is possible.
As Trump goes to Davos, the world faces a ‘new reality’
A Trump-shaped wrecking ball is swinging towards the World Economic Forum.
The Conversation: A global tax crackdown is coming for crypto – including NZ trades worth billions
OPINION: IRD data show 188,000 New Zealanders traded $7.2b in crypto in one year.
Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first woman Prime Minister
A close ally of Shinzo Abe, she backs aggressive spending and strict immigration rules.
Matthew Hooton: Only one option on recognising Palestinian state
OPINION: When the PM and Leader of the Opposition agree, that should be the end of matter.
Opinion: NZ is looking for a deal over Trump’s new tariffs – that could come with a high political price
NZ negotiator Vangelis Vitalis is in Washington to address the tariffs.
'Can't take it anymore': Inside Japan's booming proxy quitting trend
Shota Shimizu calls HR to resign on behalf of clients.
‘A sense of invisibility’: Business leader survey finds lack of Government leadership
Crown inaction, talent and cyber-security pain points in Tuanz Digital Priorities report.
Opinion: Richest 1% emit more CO2 in an hour than lifetime of average person
Opinion: 'Climate inaction will cost countries much more than climate action.'
Africa’s debt crisis has ‘catastrophic implications’ for the world
NY Times: Crushing obligations to foreign creditors stoke social instability in Africa.
China's June factory activity contracts again, services slows
China's economy struggles to get back on its feet.
Kendall Langston: Why Kiwi businesses need to stop ignoring young people
OPINION: Having the knowledge and skills to lead young people will bring many benefits.
Stronger recovery: OECD lifts world economic outlook
NZ benefits from China rebound and rising commodity prices as Asia Pacific leads recovery.
Grim post-Covid warning: Social, economic and geo-political instability
Covid-19 has been the match to light a bonfire of social, economic and geopolitical risk.
Bryan Gould: PM needs to put promise into practice now
Comment: This Government needs to start delivering results now.