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News from Oct 31, 2026 (UTC)

New Zealand isUneasy

A little worse than usual

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Why

  1. Two Pak'nSave stores have been fined $580,500 for misleading shoppers.

    10 eventsnewswire.co.nzSource

  2. Wellington fashion retailer Kanya is set to close after 16 years.

    3 eventssomersetcountygazette.co.ukSource

  3. Police have appealed for information following a copper theft in Marton.

    4 eventslivenews.co.nzSource

What happened

  • Statements31%
  • Cooperation52%
  • Criticism12%
  • Protests2%
  • Pressure3%
  • Fighting1%

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