Big things dey happen for New Zealand dis week. First, Australia don agree to waive the diplomatic immunity of one of their diplomat’s partner after him involve in street fight for New Zealand. The fight happen after Wallabies lose to All Blacks during Bledisloe Cup. Police for New Zealand arrest the man but later release am because of diplomatic immunity. Now, Australia government don agree to lift the immunity, so police fit charge the man.
Another big news be say one fugitive father and him three children wey disappear nearly three years ago don dey spotted in New Zealand wilderness. Tom Phillips, the father, and him children – Ember, Maverick, and Jayda – were seen by pig hunters near Marokopa town on North Island. Dem wear camouflage clothing and carry backpacks, looking well-prepared for wilderness life. Police launch search but no find dem yet, but dem say dis sighting be positive line of inquiry.
In economic news, Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) don cut interest rates again by 50 basis points to 4.75 per cent. Dis be their second rate cut in two meetings, as dem worry about slow economic activity, weak business investment, and consumer spending. Economists expect more rate cuts as New Zealand economy face challenges like recession and softening employment conditions.
And finally, one Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Auckland divert to Nelson after emergency declare due to air conditioning fault. No passengers dey on board since na repositioning flight, and the plane land safely.
