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News from Oct 29, 2026 (UTC)

New Zealand isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 16Oct 29

Why

  1. Polls that disagree show the New Zealand election is tight.

    11 eventsdailyadvertiser.com.auSource

  2. Former motel owner sentenced to home detention; company ordered to pay $115,000 over migrant worker exploitation.

    14 eventsrnz.co.nz, odt.co.nzSource

  3. Cliff Curtis pleads guilty to Auckland drink-driving crash.

    15 eventsnzherald.co.nz, film-news.co.ukSource

What happened

  • Statements25%
  • Cooperation53%
  • Criticism13%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure5%
  • Fighting3%

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