New Zealand companies as likely AUKUS partners

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has fired a new broadside against the government over its changed strategic direction after it was confirmed that Wellington was consulting with AUKUS members about New Zealand's participation in the military cooperation treaty. Under the agreement, Australia will have nuclear-powered submarines by the 2030s and begin building its … Read more

Domino's posts 130 percent rise in profits as Australia-New Zealand empire supplies pizza giant

Pizza giant Domino's reported a 136.5 percent rise in full-year net profit to $96 million as its Australian and New Zealand empire delivered its strongest growth in seven years. Profit rose 3 percent to $208 million for the year ended June 30, closely in line with market expectations ($209 million) and slightly above Ord Minnett's … Read more

Support for coalition government in New Zealand stable

New Zealand's right-wing coalition government continues to enjoy Kiwi support and could win a second term in office if elections were held this month. According to a TVNZ-Verian poll released on Monday, Chris Luxon's National Party has 38 percent of the vote, and the first-term prime minister can enjoy an increase in personal support.