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National leader Christopher Luxon, who is touring the top of the South Island today, announced the party's Boosting Growth Through Trade policy

Two new $3.2 million hydro slides are about to open at Canterbury's Hanmer Springs pools, with some flashy features.

A South Island tourism operator is set to secure a Queenstown cruise boat enterprise from a competitor that received nearly $7 million dollars of government support during the pandemic.

The equity research firm said stocks had retained their value amid market volatility, high inflation and interest rates but further downside risk remained.

More than 140 people are missing as India's Sikkim region continues to experience bouts of heavy rain.

Wages are climbing in every region of the country, with 15 industries reaching a record average salary in the latest data.

The cruise industry is banking on a record summer as new luxury operators Disney and Virgin Voyages enter the market.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region

After two tough, Covid-impacted years, professional fishing guides are expecting a bumper season in New Zealand with many having nearly fully booked calendars.

The longest suspension bridge in Aotearoa will be built as part of the infamous "missing link" of the Mountains to Sea trail in the central North Island.

Charges against a major tourism company over a resource consent breach at Milford Sound have been dismissed, with the company paying toward an environmental project and court costs.

Toyota Finance New Zealand has purchased locally owned chain Ezi Car Rentals as it looks beyond car ownership.

The government this week has agreed to give the company, which is in voluntary administration, an extra $7 million.

Support appears to have shifted from the government to the opposition side in Vanuatu's parliament.

Families are expected to flock to the water today, as the annual fishing season begins.

Upgrades to the Hump Ridge Track near Tuatapere had been planned for completion by late 2022.

The number of heavy freight vehicles on the road has risen for the first time in two months, bucking the narrative of a marked slowdown, though the data remained volatile.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region.

The number of job ads is on the rise for the first time since March, alongside an increase in salaries.

In the past 30 years, 200 glaciers in the Southern Alps have disappeared due to the "shocking" rise in ocean temperatures, a scientist says.

Passengers have been left stranded as Air Vanuatu cancels flights due to engineering problems.

Labour has revealed policies for a second emissions reduction plan, a new ministerial role, and increasing renewable electricity generation.

US President Joe Biden will host a second summit with leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum at the White House on Monday, part of his efforts to step up engagement with a region.