Luxon’s Challenge and Global Shifts | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

Prime Minister Luxon survived a leadership shake-up, but fractures within the National Party linger as political rivals jockey for position — Labour pushes for capital gains tax while the Opportunity Party’s tax stance could shape coalition talks. Amid economic turbulence, ASB reports falling profits yet hikes executive pay, while AI and inflation strain corporate reputations. Globally, Europe witnessed a rare total solar eclipse, and New Zealanders are turning their eyes to Sri Lanka as a new travel hotspot — all as security chiefs warn of rising foreign espionage targeting Kiwis through job…