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Kiwi Loans, Debt, and Drones | Auckland News

New Zealand’s student loan overhaul sparks debate—lower rates for locals, steeper penalties for those abroad, sparking backlash as critics call it an “incentive to stay away.” Meanwhile, the nation’s debt hits a trillion, growth slows, and a looming power crunch threatens amid surging data center demand. Globally, Russia’s drone strike near Kyiv kills 27, heightening fears of escalating NATO-Russia tensions. Back home, Auckland’s Pet Refuge is overwhelmed after taking in 17 dogs fleeing domestic violence in just two weeks, spotlighting urgent support needs. And in a powerful display of…

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