30 August 2026

Foreign policy expert calls for NZ 'reset' as Iran war hits six-month mark

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New Zealand should abandon its "softly, softly" approach to the Trump administration and speak out when Washington undermines Kiwi interests, a leading international relations expert says, six months ...

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Hapag-Lloyd has announced sailing adjustments on services from the Far East to North America during China’s Golden Week period. The changes affect services connecting Asia with the west and east coasts of North America. WC2 sailing adjustment The WC2 service will not offer the sailing of Guthorm Maersk, voyage 640E, from Shanghai. The vessel was scheduled to depart Shanghai on 10 October 2026 during week 40. Hapag-Lloyd said the Xingang-Qingdao-Pusan rotation would remain in place.

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