PM Chris Hipkins reveals new Govt youth crime policy   The government will create a new criminal law that allows for up to 10 years in prison for those who use minors to commit crimes, and it has been announced that it will be an aggravating factor when sentencing if the crime footage is posted…

Latest grocery data shows 8.3 percent rise in supply costs   The latest Infometrics-Foodstuffs New Zealand Grocery Supplier Cost Index (GSCI) has seen another increase in June – rising 8.3 percent. This is down from the 10.3 percent rise recorded in March, 10 percent in April and 8.8 percent in May. The index tracks how…

Yoon, New Zealand PM agree on need to increase cooperation in trade, defense   President Yoon “New Zealand, a traditional ally… support and interest in Busan Expo” Prime Minister Hipkins “Contribute to peace in the Indo-Pacific region by closely cooperating with South Korea, an ally”   On the 11th, President Yoon Seok-yeol held a summit…

New Zealand signs free trade agreement with European Union   The signing of a free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) has been documented over 10 years. Prime Minister Hipkins signed the agreement in Brussels, Belgium, which is expected to come into effect in mid-2024, allowing many exports to be exported to 27 European…