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Sun and Breitbart falling

Written By: Anthony R0bins
Date published: 7:05 am, June 14th, 2017 - 20 comments

The numbers aren’t looking good for The Sun or Breitbart. It would be great to see these hate mongers slip further into irrelevance.

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    NZCTU by Aaron · Thursday
  • It’s time to treat state-sponsored cyber intrusions as attacks
    Democracies made a big cybersecurity mistake in the 1990s when they insisted that cyber intrusions were not acts of war. That insistence meant managing a constant barrage of attacks rather than preventing them, teaching Russia, ...
    The Strategist by Fitriani, Gatra Priyandita and Justin Bassi · Thursday
  • Victorian state election: what’s at stake for treaty and Indigenous self-determination?
    Victoria has made significant progress in advancing Indigenous rights. However, those achievements sit precariously as the state heads to an election on November 28.
    The Conversation by Bartholomew Stanford, Senior Lecturer of Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Education and Research Centre, James Cook University · Thursday
  • Can a new government solve NZ’s local council crisis? Why a royal commission could help
    Local government has experienced massive upheaval over the past years, but the big financial and infrastructural challenges remain. A new blueprint is needed.
    The Conversation by Guy C. Charlton, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of New England · Thursday
  • How can a local cycleway take longer than the CRL?
    In early 2016, Auckland Transport kicked off consultation for a network of connected bike routes linking the Inner West neighbourhoods to each other and to the wider network. By August 2016, they had settled on this plan for the local network: The routes in pink had funding available for construction by the end of 2018, thanks to the Urban Cycleways Programme, kicked off under John Key’s National Government and then-Minister of Transport Simon Bridges.… The post How can a local cycleway take longer than the
    Greater Auckland by Connor Sharp · Thursday
  • The Māori Leaders Debate.
    Marama Davidson shines while Shane Jones blows a gale.
    Nick's Kōrero by Nick Rockel · Thursday
  • Climate change plus a super El Niño could add up to a record-wet winter for California
    After the state endured its hottest year-to-date period on record and a multi-million-dollar battering by Hurricane Marie in September and Hurricane Rachel in October, much greater destruction could be on the way this winter. El Niño is continuing to warm coastal waters, and because water expands as it heats, sea levels could rise to unprecedented heights during the coming king tides at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and late January. In concert with the rising seas will likely come a battering by record-wet atmo
    Skeptical Science · Thursday
  • Early Bird: Nearly half of 18-24s want to leave NZ
    Poll finds almost half of 18-24 year-olds seriously considered moving away from NZ in the last year, with 10% actively trying to leave; 45% of Māori & Pacifica want to go; National under 25%-RNZ/Reid
    The Kaka by Bernard Hickey · Thursday
  • You’re supposed to turn Bluetooth off when you don’t need it – how risky is it really?
    You don’t need to stop using Bluetooth completely but a few simple habits can reduce unnecessary risks.
    The Conversation by Meena Jha, Associate Professor, College of Information & Communication Technology, School of Engineering and Technology, CQUniversity Australia · Thursday
  • Fault Lines – Taiwan drones, Timorese deals and New Caledonian diplomacy
    Welcome to the latest edition of ASPI’s Fault Lines. Every fortnight, ASPI’s Defence Strategy Program monitors the actions and developments shaping the regional order and Australia’s security. This edition covers the period from 16 October to 29 October ...
    The Strategist by ASPI Defence Strategy Staff · Thursday
  • Coffee Break: Elon Musk Has a Hand in Everything from Anthropic to Skydance to Texas Politics
    Elon Musk is playing an outsize role in media, politics and tech in his dealings with Skydance, Anthropic, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
    Naked Capitalism by Nat Wilson Turner · Thursday
  • Gordon Campbell On How Trump, Peter Thiel And ICE May Gain Access To Your Most Personal Bio-Data
    Already, there are several good reasons for avoiding the United States as a holiday destination, but here’s another one. Under a “partnership” deal that New [...]
    Werewolf by lyndon · Thursday
  • Americans Hit Hardest by War-Driven Oil Price Surge
    Despite Trump's claims otherwise, American consumers and businesses are the lead victims of Gulf-War-induced oil price increases.
    Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Thursday
  • Links 10/28/2026
    Image article
    Naked Capitalism by Conor Gallagher · Wednesday
  • Election thoughts, including a decision on my Two Votes
    On Special Votes, Voter Suppression, and Opportunity Looms Large…
    Frankly Speaking by Frank Macskasy · Wednesday
  • The Coming Global Spring
    Expect regime change operations to shift into overdrive as destabilizing economic damage from war-induced food and energy crises mounts.
    Naked Capitalism by Conor Gallagher · Wednesday
  • China Continues to Struggle With Overcapacity in Electric Cars, Other Sectors
    While the West has less than stellar economic prospects, persistent overcapacity in China threatens destructive deflation.
    Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Wednesday
  • RFK Jr. Condemned Over Baseless and ‘Nakedly Racist’ Anti-Arab Rant at Rogers Event in Michigan
    RFK Jr.'s anti-Arab diatribe confirms the charge that all Trump ultimately has to offer is white supremacy.
    Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Wednesday
  • KiwiStack Live with Bernard Hickey and Elliot Crossan on fiscal plans for Election 2026
    A recording from Bernard Hickey's live video
    The Kaka by Bernard Hickey · Wednesday
  • Parents have one of Australia’s most important jobs, so why don’t we have policy for them?
    Australia invests billions in children annually, but we still struggle to keep them safe, happy and healthy. It’s time to include the missing puzzle piece: parents.
    The Conversation by Daryl Higgins, Professor & Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University · Wednesday
  • Australia’s uranium policy undercuts its energy diplomacy
    Treasurer Jim Chalmers told the Australia–Japan Joint Business Conference this month that ‘Japan has no energy provider more loyal than Australia’. He promised to keep working with Tokyo as Australia’s Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme took ...
    The Strategist by Ian Satchwell · Wednesday
  • 'I feel safer in Australia than Aotearoa'
    CW: Transphobia and homophobia. Sully never expected he’d have to leave his home. He loves Aotearoa. He loves the beaches, the forests, and his community. His family - chosen and blood - lives here and he’s close with them. His siblings are here… Still, there was no
    Emily Writes by Emily Writes · Wednesday
  • Israel has voted – but the results will be messy. Here’s how its next government will be formed
    With neither major bloc looking like it will form a majority, the negotiations will begin. And it will take some time before there is a winner.
    The Conversation by Ran Porat, Affiliate Researcher, The Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, Monash University · Wednesday
  • 28 October 2026
    Today’s Union News includes an extensive piece from The Post’s Andrea Vance o Health NZ being accused of blocking pay equity claims. Plus, watch Sandra Grey on The Bradbury Group (via Waatea News) discussing the latest election news and our Kaitohutohu Māori, Scotty Giles, pens a piece to mark the anniversary of He Whakaputanga o… Read More »28 October 2026 The post 28 October 2026 appeared first on NZCTU.
    NZCTU by Aaron · Wednesday
  • Where Bluebottles’ long watch pays off
    The long endurance and low speed of Ocius Bluebottle uncrewed surveillance boats make them suitable for sustained observation that requires no rapid repositioning. They have already been used on missions just like that – to ...
    The Strategist by Ha Phuong Vu · Wednesday
  • A tide of change?
    There's been a bunch of elections in the last week, and - so far - they all seem to be going the same way. In Serbia Vučić is out, losing to the leftist, anti-corruption Student List. In Brazil, Lula has been re-elected, and Bolsonaro Jnr has fled the country to avoid prosecution for corruption. And in Israel, it looks like Netanyahu is out, though its not clear if anyone else is in to replace him (because Israeli parties are racist and refuse to work with Arab-Israeli representatives). There's a common the
    No Right Turn by Idiot/Savant · Wednesday
  • Real wages and the cost of living, 2023–26
    This report examines the National-led Government’s record on the cost of living and real wage growth across a number of different metrics. It is a complement to the Three Years of Pain report on the state of the labour market, and the What Are We Giving Up? report, which detailed the findings of NZCTU’s survey… Read More »Real wages and the cost of living, 2023–26 The post Real wages and the cost of living, 2023–26 appeared first on NZCTU.
    NZCTU by Jeremiah Boniface · Wednesday
  • Labour will use sale of state homes to build more houses
    The Ardern Government built 15,000 homes, Luxon’s Government just sold under 10,000. to mostly private developers in a fire sale of state assets
    Mountain Tui by Mountain Tūī · Wednesday
  • Better Way
    Voting for your healthcare.
    Nick's Kōrero by Nick Rockel · Wednesday
  • Most New Zealanders worry about AI’s risks, even as many expect to use it – new survey
    As experts propose a new public institute to guide AI policy, national survey findings show high concern among Māori and Asian people about how their data is used.
    The Conversation by Karaitiana Taiuru, Māori AI and digital governance expert, Indigenous Knowledge · Wednesday
  • 1 in 4 Australians physically abused by parents: study
    Physical abuse can include an adult hitting, pushing, kicking, beating, punching, choking or burning a child.
    The Conversation by Divna Haslam, Associate Professor & Clinical Psychologist, The University of Queensland · Wednesday
  • Why Republicans are on the back foot ahead of US midterm elections
    Sitting presidents are almost always punished in the midterm elections – and 2026 is looking like it will be no exception.
    The Conversation by Ava Kalinauskas, Senior Research Associate, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney · Wednesday
  • Te Pāti Māori launches Mana Takatāpui Policy
    Te Pāti Māori has today launched its Mana Takatāpui Policy, committing $200 million over three years and establishing an independent, Takatāpui governed Commission with real authority over Takatāpui specific funding. Te Pāti Māori Co Leader Rawiri Waititi says the policy is built on a simple principle: Nothing about Takatāpui without Takatāpui. “For too long, decisions have been made about Takatāpui without Takatāpui. Our policy changes who holds the power,” Waititi said.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 23 September 2026
  • We Want Cheaper Power And We Want Our People To Own It.
    Te Pāti Māori has today announced its Energy Sovereignty policy, a plan to cut power costs, build Aotearoa’s energy future and shift ownership into the hands of whānau, hapū, iwi and communities. “Every party is talking about generating more electricity. We’re asking the question they keep avoiding: who will own it?” said Te Pāti Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi “If we replace fossil fuels with renewables but leave ownership and profits concentrated in the same hands, we haven’t transformed the system. We’ve just c
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 16 September 2026
  • GOVERNMENT'S LAST ACT IS ANOTHER ATTACK ON TE TIRITI
    In its final days, this Government is trying to strip Te Tiriti from our laws. Three Treaty-related Bills before Parliament would weaken Te Tiriti protections and reduce Crown accountability. Te Pāti Māori opposes every one of them. Instead, Te Pāti Māori are calling for Te Tiriti to be protected through enforceable Crown obligations that no Government can simply discard.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 September 2026
  • TE PĀTI MĀORI LAUNCHES TE TIRITI ENTRENCHMENT POLICY
    Te Pāti Māori has today launched its Te Tiriti Entrenchment Policy, a major constitutional reform package that will make Crown obligations arising from Te Tiriti legally enforceable and resource the next stage of Māori-led constitutional transformation. “Te Tiriti is the constitutional foundation of Aotearoa. Its mana does not rise and fall depending on who forms the Government,” Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi said. “Our policy is about certainty, accountability and making sure the Crown keeps its p
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 1 September 2026
  • MP for Hauraki-Waikato Hana-Rawhiti Calls on Govt to Honour its Commitments to Waikato and Waipaa Awa
    Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke says the Government’s decision to delay key provisions of Plan Change 1, which sets rules to protect and restore the health of the Waikato and Waipaa awa, puts 3-yearly electoral interests ahead of its obligations to iwi and the environment. “This is bigger than a plan or a process. It is about whether the Crown will keep its word to Waikato-Tainui and honour the commitments it made – and written into legislation” says Maipi-Clarke. “The power of Te Ture Whaimana
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 24 August 2026
  • Luxon chose culture wars while basic services failed
    Christopher Luxon has spent too much of his term legislating culture wars while the basic services New Zealanders rely on have been allowed to deteriorate, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says. “The Prime Minister had a finite term to govern. He chose to spend an extraordinary amount of it undoing Māori rights and weakening Crown obligations while the services New Zealanders depend on were deteriorating,” Ngarewa-Packer said. “He found the time to mobilise 13 government agencies to trawl throu
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 18 August 2026
  • Luxon survives today, but he will not survive November 7
    Today’s National Party caucus meeting may have saved Christopher Luxon’s job, but it has not solved National’s deeper problem. This government is consumed by its own survival while whānau are left to carry the cost. For days, New Zealanders have watched a governing party turn inward while families face rising costs, job losses and an economy going backwards. “Luxon may have kept the job, but National has lost the country’s confidence,” said Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader, Rawiri Waititi.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 12 August 2026
  • Oriini Kaipara MP extends aroha following fatal workplace incident in Ōtāhuhu
    Oriini Kaipara, MP for Tāmaki Makaurau, extends her deepest condolences to the whānau, friends and work colleagues of the worker who tragically lost their life at the Auckland Meat Processors facility on Portage Road, Ōtāhuhu. "Our thoughts are first and foremost with the whānau who are now navigating an unimaginable loss. No one should leave for work and not return home to their loved ones." Following notification of the incident, Oriini's office has been actively seeking information to better understand t
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 7 August 2026
  • Te Pati Maori will make the Waitangi Tribunal recommendations binding
    Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi says New Zealand First's call to review the Waitangi Tribunal proves the coalition has learnt nothing from the Tribunal's latest report. "The Waitangi Tribunal has found that the Government's Treaty clause review is a major breach of Te Tiriti. Instead of fixing the breach, Shane Jones wants to investigate the institution that exposed it." Waititi says this is about far more than constitutional law.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 6 August 2026
  • Government’s patriarchal noise cannot hide cervical-screening failure
    While this Government and its allies manufacture patriarchal noise and drag public debate into personal attacks, a serious health-system failure involving nearly one million cervical screening notifications demands urgent answers. Health New Zealand says there is “no indication of harm”, but the Government has produced no evidence that proves nobody missed screening, follow-up care or an earlier diagnosis.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 5 August 2026
  • Government rips up another promise of partnership with Māori
    Te Pāti Māori Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the Government’s reported decision to scrap existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements is not planning reform it’s another deliberate step in dismantling the Crown’s relationship with tangata whenua. “This Government isn’t just rewriting planning law. It is rewriting the place of Māori in Aotearoa.” “One law at a time, one institution at a time, one agreement at a time, they are removing the practical ways Te Tiriti is honoured.”
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 21 July 2026
  • MFAT Must Act Urgently to Free Everlee Wihongi After Another Delayed Hearing
    Everlee Wihongi was set to appear in court today to be freed from ICE detention. Unfortunately, approximately 80 minutes before it was scheduled to begin, the Immigration Court decided to postpone the hearing until June 30, 2026. ICE has no reason to continue to detain Everlee after the conviction that formed the basis of the immigration case was successfully overturned. Everlee has now been detained for over two months, and this is just the latest in a long line of unnecessary delays. “Our aroha goes out t
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 18 June 2026
  • Te Pāti Māori Announces Lisa Marie Murch as Te Tai Tonga Candidate for 2026
    Te Pāti Māori is proud to announce Lisa Marie Murch as its candidate for Te Tai Tonga in the 2026 General Election. Born and raised in Murihiku, Lisa brings lived experience, education, service, and a deep commitment to whānau Māori across Te Waipounamu. A young Māori mother at sixteen, Lisa knows firsthand the realities many whānau face. Her journey from cleaning and baking, to becoming a head baker, bilingual primary teacher, kaupapa Māori educator, and specialist across Murihiku and Ōtepoti schools, is g
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 June 2026
  • Government Hid Its Own Evidence on LNG
    Te Pāti Māori is calling on the Government to release all remaining redacted advice on the proposed Taranaki LNG import terminal and halt the contract process until full public disclosure has occurred. This week RNZ revealed that officials redacted modelling commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment showing low need for LNG imports. In some scenarios, no need at all. That information was only made public after RNZ lodged a complaint with the Ombudsman. Parts of the document remain
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 11 June 2026
  • Seymour Admits He Never Checked Impact on Māori with Diabetes
    David Seymour Associate Minister of Health confirmed in answers to Written Parliamentary Questions that he supported removing Māori and Pacific priority access to Type 2 diabetes medicines, without any equity analysis, without modelling of Māori complications, and holds no data on how many Māori currently rely on the pathway they're removing. Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said the admissions were negligible. "They don't know who they're harming. They don't know how many Māori with diabetes r
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 10 June 2026
  • If The Government Really Wants To Lower Power Bills, This Is The Way
    Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the government’s LNG announcement today exposes a fundamental failure of energy policy leadership. “Simeon Brown says he has an answer to our energy security problem. A billion-dollar contract to import liquefied natural gas. From the Middle East. With no plan to pay for it. That’s not energy security, that’s energy dependency,” says Ngarewa-Packer. “Initially the government planned a levy on power bills to fund this facility. Now they want the same gentail
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 9 June 2026
  • Govt will Erase Iwi Representation Across Aotearoa
    Today the government announced that they will be removing the voting rights of iwi representatives from all councils across the country. They will be amending the Local Government (System Improvements) Bill after it has already gone through select committee, meaning that there will be no public submission process. “This is another gut punch, and our people are fed up” said Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader, Rawiri Waititi. “Every time we think this government couldn’t possibly harm te iwi Māori any more, they always
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 2 June 2026
  • TPM to Entrench Te Tiriti: Government’s Tiriti Purge is Constitutional Vandalism
    Te Pāti Māori is condemning today’s announcement by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith to strip or weaken Te Tiriti o Waitangi references across 19 pieces of legislation. “This is not policy reform. It is constitutional vandalism.” After failing to redefine Te Tiriti through the Treaty Principles Bill, the Government is now dismantling it clause by clause through legislative review instead. Different vehicle. Same destination.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 May 2026
  • Te Pāti Māori responds to announcement of new political party
    Te Pāti Māori acknowledges Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s announcement that she intends to contest the 2026 General Election under the newly announced Te Tai Tokerau Party. We wish Mariameno well. Te ao Māori has always carried many voices, many rohe, many whakapapa, and many expressions of mana motuhake. We respect the right of whānau, hapū, iwi, rohe and candidates to determine their own political pathway.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 11 May 2026
  • MP Govt Floats Nuclear Jones Must Front Up
    Te Pāti Māori is demanding answers after Shane Jones casually floated nuclear fission in the House today. Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said, “Aotearoa is not neutral on nuclear. We are proudly anti-nuclear. That position was fought for, defended, and embedded in who we are as a nation.” “Is this Government marching us away from our nuclear-free legacy? Because Aotearoa deserves to know,” said Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 29 April 2026
  • KiwiRail to fund additional ferries works in Picton
    KiwiRail will directly fund up to $37.5 million for Picton rail yard upgrades and adding auto-mooring technology to the new wharf as part of the New Ferries project, Rail Minister Winston Peters announced today. “Selecting KiwiRail as the long-term operator of the Interislander has given the company confidence to invest its own funds in commercial assets, meaning the taxpayer is not paying a cent more than our $1.7 billion allocation but still achieves the benefit as the ultimate owner of KiwiRail,” Mr Pete
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
  • Resilience work underway for key South Island route
    Work to bolster the resilience of a key South Island route vital to New Zealand tourism will soon begin, South Island and Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. “The Government allocated around $40 million in Budget 2026 to fund resilience upgrades to State Highway 94 (SH94) between Te Anau and Milford, as part of a wider $150 million-plus package to strengthen five of the mainland’s most vulnerable state highways,” Mr Meager says. “There will soon be spades in the ground at key sites on SH94 in Fi
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
  • King’s Counsel appointments 2026
    Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointments of 12 King’s Counsel. The rank of King’s Counsel is primarily awarded to barristers sole who have met the overarching criteria of excellence in their careers. The 12 new King’s Counsel appointed, from over 100 applications, are Matanuku Mahuika, Karen Radich, Janette Campbell, Matthew Harris, Kirsten Gray, Tim Smith, Polly Pope, Kerry Cook, Sam Lowery, Rob Kirkness, Isaac Hikaka, and Annabel Maxwell-Scott. “The appointment of King’s Counsel reco
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
  • Levy reduction for cruise industry
    Cruise ship passengers will pay significantly lower Border Processing Levy rates from 1 July 2027, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today. From 1 July 2027, cruise passengers will see a net reduction of NZ$19.91 per person through the combined arrival and departure levy rate changes. The Border Processing Levy for arriving cruise passengers will lower from NZ$27.14 to NZ$7.20, while the levy for outgoing passengers will increase by three cents per person. “The levy system is working as intended. Where f
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
  • New construction ACOP to bring health and safety clarity
    Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden today launched a new Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) that outlines practical steps businesses and workers can take to meet their health and safety responsibilities on residential construction sites. “This ACOP will provide practical, sector-specific information to help clients, principal contractors, contractors, subcontractors and workers prepare for upcoming changes to health and safety law, and support better outcomes across New Zealand's residen
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
  • West Coast infrastructure upgrades on course
    Investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund is delivering progress on key projects on the West Coast, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says. "Improvements to key shipping ports and the upgrade of Hokitika Airport are part of the government’s support for the West Coast’s economic growth and resilience,” Mr Patterson says. Mr Patterson joined local leaders and iwi today at the blessing of Greymouth Port's new port sounding vessel, which will be used to monitor and manage the port’s
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
  • Hunua Quarry development fast-tracked
    A third substantial Auckland quarry project has gained Fast-track approval to expand operations, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones say. This is the 37th project approved through the Fast-track process. Winstone Aggregates lodged its application in March 2026, with approval taking around four months from the appointment of an independent expert panel. The redevelopment of Hunua Quarry will expand existing quarrying activities to allow Winstone Aggregates to deepen the ex
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
  • SH54 resilience improvements on the way
    A crash-prone bridge in Manawatū currently down to one lane is set to be replaced with funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say. The project to replace Haynes Bridge on State Highway 54 will receive funding of $6.5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund. Mr Jones says the investment in the new bridge on a key Manawatū-Whanganui route will deliver benefits for communities and businesses throughout the region. "Safe
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
  • New term, same story; attendance up again
    Provisional school attendance data for Term 3 2026 shows despite a tough flu season in person attendance rates were the highest of any Term 3 since 2022, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. In Term 3 2026, 52.2% of students met the criteria for regular attendance, representing a 1.7 percentage point increase from 50.5% in Term 3 2025. A student attends school ‘regularly’ when they are in class for more than 90 per cent of the term. “This data shows attendance rates continue to rise under this G
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
  • International tourism nears full recovery
    International visitor numbers are now within a whisker of pre-pandemic levels, with four months left to go in the year and the summer season yet to hit, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. Stats NZ data out today shows the total number of overseas visitor arrivals in August 2026 was 99 per cent of the 251,100 in August 2019. “In 2025 I set the ambitious goal to increase the number of international visitors to New Zealand to at least 2019 levels by 2026. “This monthly data shows we are well
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
  • Open ocean opportunities for iwi aquaculture
    The Government has set aside areas suitable for aquaculture to ensure Marlborough iwi have the opportunity to contribute to the region’s open ocean aquaculture boom, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “The two Aquaculture Settlement Areas (ASAs) ensure suitable space in the region remains available while the Crown and Te Tau Ihu iwi negotiate a settlement under the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act,” Mr Jones says. “With the launch earlier this year of New Zealand’s first open
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
  • Diesel reserve extended to maintain fuel security
    The Government has extended an agreement for a 550,000-barrel strategic diesel reserve until August 2027 to maintain New Zealand’s fuel resilience, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “Maintaining our national fuel security, particularly through a period of global uncertainty, remains a top priority for the Government. That’s why we’re pleased to announce this extension to our existing deal with Z Energy for the diesel reserve at Marsden Point,” Nicola Willis says.
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
  • Survivor Support and Recognition Fund to open next year
    The Government has approved a third and final round of the Survivor Support and Recognition Fund (SSRF). The fund supports community-led services and initiatives for survivors of abuse and neglect in care This $820,000 contestable fund will be available to non-government organisations and community groups that directly support survivors of abuse in care,” says Lead Coordination Minister Erica Stanford. Applications are expected to open in February 2027. The Department of Internal Affairs' Community Operatio
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
  • Long overdue replacement for critical bridge
    Another bridge on South Canterbury’s State Highway 82 will be replaced, through funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say. The Deep Creek Bridge on SH82 will be replaced at a cost of $7.5 million. Elephant Hill Stream Bridge has already been replaced, and Waihao North Bridge is in the process of being replaced Deep Creek Bridge carries about 1850 vehicles each day and supports local journeys, agricultural activity and fre
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
  • It's all adding up: More maths gains for Kiwi kids
    New independent assessment results show primary and intermediate students made the equivalent of four months' additional progress in mathematics between 2024 and 2026, signalling a turnaround in achievement, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. The latest Progressive Achievement Test (PAT) data, released today by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER), show statistically significant improvements in mathematics and reading comprehension and vocabulary. “Our number one priority in educati
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
  • Auckland gets another Crisis Recovery Café
    People in Auckland in need of mental health or addiction support will have another place to turn for faster access to support, with a new peer-led Crisis Recovery Café officially opening in Mt Eden, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Emergency departments aren’t always the best environment for someone experiencing mental distress. They can be busy, brightly lit and feel far too clinical, when often what someone needs is a calm place to sit down and talk to someone who understands. “That’s why we are
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 13 October 2026
  • Damning report shows Teaching Council failed to protect children
    A damning new independent review has revealed how repeated failures by the Teaching Council allowed a teacher with a known history of offending to remain in the profession before he went on to commit indecent acts against children, Minister of Education Erica Stanford says. The independent regulatory review undertaken by Katherine Anderson KC follows the equally damning 2025 Debbie Francis review, which exposed a deeply concerning culture within the Teaching Council. “First and foremost, my thoughts are wit
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 13 October 2026
  • New ward boosts capacity at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
    Hawke’s Bay patients will benefit from faster access to surgical care with the opening of a new 28-bed ward at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This new ward is a practical solution to meet growing demand, delivering the extra capacity Hawke’s Bay Hospital needs right now and making a real difference for both patients and staff,” Mr Brown says. “It gives surgical patients dedicated space before and after their procedures, along with space for surgical assessment and planning. That m
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
  • First state school converts to a charter school
    Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that Pakaraka School in Northland has become the first state school to convert to a charter school. “Charter schools give educators more freedom to provide students with an education that suits their needs,” Mr Seymour says. “The Pakaraka community has chosen a new path for its school. They want to be able to build on what is already working for its students, and the charter school model enables them to do that. “In 2024 the school partnered wit
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
  • Government ambitious for every child’s education
    Thank you, Prime Minister. Over the past three years, we have been focused on one overriding objective: lifting educational achievement for every young New Zealander. And a huge part of that has been closing the equity gap, ensuring that your means do not determine your destiny by providing a world-leading education for every young person in our schools. Because we are ambitious for every child in this country. A world-leading education system starts with ensuring every child learns to read, write and do ma
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
  • Additional domestic student places for veterinary science at Massey University
    “An increase in the number of funded domestic places in Massey University’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science programme from 125 to 140 per year from 2027 onwards will help address demand for veterinarians in the future,” says Minister for Tertiary Education Penny Simmonds. Minister Simmonds made the announcement during her visit to the university’s Palmerston North campus on Friday, 9 October. “The veterinary workforce plays a key role in our biosecurity, animal welfare, food safety, and export industry. Incr
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
  • District Court Judges Appointed
    Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of Leighvi Maynard of Gisborne and Nicola Graham of Napier as District Court Judges. Mr Maynard began his legal career at Simpson Grierson in Auckland, where he was a member of the firm’s Environment, Planning and Resource Management team. In 2006 he moved to Gisborne and entered general practice, working across civil, employment, Māori land, family and criminal law jurisdictions before joining the Office of the Crown Solicitor for Rotorua, Tau
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
  • Simpler food safety, stronger focus on risk
    The Government is proposing changes to make it easier for food businesses to meet their food safety obligations, with less paperwork and a sharper focus on the risks that matter, Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard says. Consultation opened today on an updated Simply Safe & Suitable food control plan template. This is New Zealand's main food control template: a pre-approved, plain-language checklist that tells businesses what steps to follow and what records to keep so their food stays safe. "Businesses hav
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
  • Food and fibre exports hit record $65.2 billion
    Food and fibre exports reached a record $65.2 billion in the year to 30 June 2026, up $4.8 billion on the year before, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. "Kiwi farmers and growers keep delivering for the New Zealand economy," Mr McClay says. "This year was already on track to be a record. Their hard work has delivered a result that beats expectations." Exports are up 8 per cent on the previous year and ahead of the Ministry for Primary Industries' June forecast of $64.3 billion. "It's a gre
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
  • Investigation into Apollo Stadium site planning rules
    An investigation has been launched into whether Christchurch planning rules are getting in the way of new housing, economic growth and the future redevelopment of the former Apollo Projects Stadium site, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. The investigation follows a request from Christchurch City Council Mayor Phil Mauger to consider changes to the Christchurch District Plan for the 4.93-hectare site at 95 Jack Hinton Drive in Addington. “The temporary Apollo Stadium has served Christchurch well. Now th
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
  • Four more school redevelopments get the green light
    The Government is investing a further $37 million to redevelop four schools, taking investment in school redevelopment projects approved this year to more than $200 million, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “When we came into Government, school property was a mess. Around 350 projects could not be delivered within the funding available, schools had been waiting years for certainty, and classrooms were costing around $1.2 million each. “We said we would fix it, and that is exactly what we have been do
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
  • Next steps in fight against organised crime
    The new Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) Chief Executive Board has met for the first time today, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello has announced. “We need better organised government to fight organised crime, and the Board will help deliver that,” Ms Costello says. “The Government has made a series of decisions to improve our response to TSOC, including appointing a Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG), and putting in place a new TSOC strategy and Action Plan. A key recommendation of the
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
  • More Kiwis choosing teaching
    More New Zealanders are choosing to become teachers, with initial teacher education enrolments up 40 per cent since 2023. Education Minister Erica Stanford says the increase shows more Kiwis want to be part of New Zealand’s teaching workforce. “We’ve had a real focus on getting more New Zealanders into teaching so we can grow our own workforce and reduce our reliance on recruiting teachers from overseas. “Overseas-trained teachers make an important contribution to our schools, and we will continue to need t
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
  • RMA national direction reforms complete
    The Government has completed the biggest overhaul of national direction in the history of the Resource Management Act – with the final changes making it faster, easier and more affordable to build and upgrade New Zealand’s electricity and telecommunications networks, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “Over the past two years the Government has developed or amended 16 national direction instruments to remove unnecessary barriers to housing, infrastructure, energy and the primary sector,” Mr Bishop says.
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
  • Government cracks down on rockpool vandals
    Major fishing rule changes will come into force this summer to stop people from stripping rockpools of marine life on the Auckland and Coromandel coastlines, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft say. “Fossicking in a rockpool is a Kiwi tradition. It’s a pastime that’s been enjoyed by generations of New Zealanders. However, it’s being exploited by a selfish few who are taking far too much kaimoana. This behaviour is endangering these fragile ecosystems and putting at r
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
  • Why it could be a bad idea to get AI to flirt for you
    Choosing your own words can reveal how you really feel about a person or situation.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:05 am
  • What the Cornell 7 sexual assault allegations reveal about how parents talk to their kids about rape
    Repeatedly talking about consent with teenagers and young adults is necessary to help them understand the risks of sexual assault.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:46 am
  • Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences just closed – a blow for budding young scientists like me
    Generations of young Philadelphians experienced science firsthand by wandering through Dinosaur Hall, examining dozens of wildlife dioramas or visiting the butterfly garden.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:46 am
  • Presidents of both parties defended libraries as allies of democracy for a century – until Trump
    An information science scholar analyzed statements by 17 presidents and found that Trump has rarely spoken of libraries at all – and when he has, he’s dismissed their importance.
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  • Fascism mixed into cringey online content is easy to mock – but no less dangerous
    Cringe can generate enthusiasm among conservative voters by trolling the left while reducing serious policy debates to the level of online memes.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:45 am
  • Are American voters actually gloomy about the economy, or is something else going on?
    Many standard measures of economic health are strong, but voters in both parties are increasingly pessimistic.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:45 am
  • How moving civil rights enforcement out of the US Department of Education threatens students’ protections from race, sex and disability discrimination
    A reorganization of civil rights investigations in education likely means many complaints will never be investigated and others will take years to solve.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:45 am
  • Why achieving your goals can leave you feeling so empty
    There is an irony in Anne Carson’s Nobel win: The highest award in literature has gone to a writer who has spent her career exploring the emptiness of a desire fulfilled.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:45 am
  • Allegheny County is reassessing every property – here’s how your tax bill is calculated now
    A court has ordered Allegheny County’s first full reassessment since 2012. A finance scholar explains how assessed values and millage rates add up to your tax bill.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:45 am
  • Who mapped Africa? Debunking the myth that Europeans alone plotted the continent
    African guides drew lines in the sand to help Europeans understand the terrain. But they rarely got the credit.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:11 am
  • Booker prize 2026: a diverse list to inspire all sorts of readers – six experts review the nominees
    There’s comedy, there’s politics, there’s history, there’s queerness and there’s drama. The 2026 shortlist is packed full of goodness.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:11 am
  • Are narcissists multiplying or is the social media algorithm making them bolder? The answer in five stages
    Someone with narcissistic traits will react strongly to content that matches their self-image.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:10 am
  • How the Sphinx is helping answer a riddle about extinct crocodiles
    New technology is helping to identify extinct fossil species.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:10 am
  • How different election results affect bank stability – global study
    A study of 22 economies between 2000 and 2023 reveals that elections have a prolonged impact on bank stability.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:10 am
  • Can creatine help your mental health? Here’s what the latest evidence says
    The brain needs a lot of energy. Without a sufficient supply, mood and mental health may be affected.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:10 am
  • Beyond Hokusai’s Great Wave – what to see and read this week
    The 45 other paintings in Hokusai’s Mount Fuji series, an exhibition featuring rotund humans, another about home and two books bringing women’s lives to fore.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:10 am
  • Black Caps annihilate India with record total
    Down 3-0 in the T20 series against India, New Zealand have responded with a record total at Eden Park.
    RNZ · 12:45 am
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    A $125,000 compact cabin in Wānaka has won the 2026 Supreme Architectural Design Award. Twelve other projects across the country picked up national awards too.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Wicker and the rise of the ‘monster romance’: why audiences are falling for the non-human
    Monster romances like Wicker reveal how our cultural ideas about intimacy, desire and romance are being reimagined.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
  • Election special: deadlock in Israel, regime change in Serbia, US midterms
    Netanyahu clings on to power, the Student List triumphs and the US prepares a report card for Donald Trump.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
  • Youth Homeless Summit appeals for greater attention to plight of young people
    Research has found rangatahi Māori are over-represented at about 2.3 times their share of the population.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Surprise discovery at Walton School captures imaginations across the world
    A time capsule has Walton School principal Jeremy Kurth tracking down students from the class of 1999.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Controversial consent to dump Wānaka human waste on farmland reviewed after 'inaccuracies' found
    Non-notified consent had been granted for a Queenstown Lakes District Council contractor in January.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Teen accused of murdering schoolboy snatched phone to film bloody video, court hears
    The murder-accused was among a group of people laughing after attack on 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, witness tells the High Court at Palmerston North.
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  • View from The Hill: Albanese puts cat among One Nation pigeons with staff offer
    Pauline Hanson has accused Anthony Albanese of “grubby dealings” in regard to an extra staffer to One Nation’s David Farley.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
  • Nitrate levels still rising in most Canterbury wells
    Actions to deal with the problem can take between three and five years to show results, the regional council says.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • 'Our system may entirely collapse': Nelson doctor fears no one listening over dire impact of shortstaffing
    Sole Nelson specialist fears no one is listening when it comes to the problems facing the region.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • The Big Climate Change Re-Brand - And Whether It Matters
    Reframing climate change action as something - anything - else is not unique to just one party, or even the election campaign.
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  • Harry Mowbray's 'Split Your Vote' website probed by Electoral Commission
    Harry Mowbray says the system is a "complete dog" and he had no sign-off from National, NZ First or ACT,as the Electoral Commission investigates.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • 'Pretty Strong Correlation' Between Enrolment Changes And Lower Enrolment Rate - Electoral Law Expert
    The government changed the law so that people could not enrol to vote on election day or during the advanced voting period, instead putting a deadline of midnight, 25 October.
    Scoop politics · Yesterday
  • ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for October 30, 2026
    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on October 30, 2026.
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  • Enrolments Of Up To 6800 People With Residence Class Visas Could Be Affected - Electoral Commission
    Some people with residence class visas who have applied to enrol have been asked to provide information on their immigration status when they didn't need to, said Karl Le Quesne, Chief Electoral Officer.
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  • Looking for bats after dark can help science – and change how we see them
    A new study into microbats used so-called bat detectors to help track them down.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
  • Election '26: Party Policies Show Passenger Rail On A Roll
    Passenger rail is firmly on the agenda for this election, with several parties making public commitments to new rail initiatives, says rail advocacy group The Future Is Rail.
    Scoop politics · Yesterday
  • Governor-General pays tribute to Sir David Gascoigne, respected lawyer and arts advocate
    Sir David, a respected lawyer and former judicial conduct commissioner, died at his home on Monday, aged 86 years old.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Backroads to the Beehive: A tale of two Canterbury Plains
    Plenty of cash is flowing on the Canterbury Plains, thanks to high farm prices and Fonterra's sale of the Mainland brands, but the sector employs a minority of people and not everyone is benefiting from the farming boom.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • $80m worth of cocaine seized in Auckland after overseas tip-off
    It's the second large seizure of cocaine in Auckland this week.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Enrolments of up to 6800 people with residence class visas could be affected - Electoral Commission
    The Electoral Commission said some with the residence class visas were asked to provide information on their immigration status when they didn't need to.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • South Port expands storage for dairy products at Bluff facility
    About 20 new jobs anticipated in Bluff as South Port adds 4000 square metres of dairy storage capacity.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Schools Treaty decision blindsided Māori and Crown should apologise, Waitangi Tribunal says
    It says the process the Crown followed to remove school boards' obligations to give effect to the Treaty "fell short of the standard of honour required".
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • As it happened: Election campaign, 30 October
    Meanwhile, ACT and NZ First approve vote-splitting ad, as Greens call it shameful and Labour says it shows the political right is in "shambles".
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • #BHN What can be done about our ferry situation over the next 6 months ⏰🚣
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  • Multi-vehicle crash causing delays on Auckland's Harbour Bridge
    Three vehicles were involved in the crash, which had blocked two lanes.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • ACT leader David Seymour downplays finance minister ambitions
    ACT leader tells people not to get ahead of themselves, as his colleagues Laura McClure and Paul Henry say his "extraordinary intellect" qualifies him for the role.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Christchurch prisoner to be disciplined after lighting fire in cell
    Christchurch Men's Prison said as soon as staff were aware of the fire, they removed the man from his cell.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Proposed rating changes divide Wellington city councillors
    Consultation is underway on switching from capital value-based rating to land-based value rating.
    RNZ · Yesterday
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  • Sold-out cricket match marks milestone in sporting ties between NZ, India
    New Zealand and India celebrate 100 years of sporting ties with a programme of international matches, cultural events and business initiatives.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Rejected Denniston Plateau mining application back in fast-track process
    Bathurst Resources says it has resubmitted its application to mine Denniston Plateau after addressing EPA concerns.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • NZQA blocks enrolments at Auckland institute
    The Qualifications Authority said it would not comment on the details of its actions while they were underway.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Knocking on strangers’ doors? How to help your kids have a safe Halloween
    Check costumes for trip hazards, or masks that obscure vision. And keep little kids within reach.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
  • Kyle Whorrall trial: Attackers left American PhD student with 'catastrophic and ultimately fatal wound', Crown lawyer says
    Closing its case, the Crown said Kyle Whorrall’s only mistake on the night he was attacked was stopping at a bus stop on his way home from a shopping trip.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Police identify man found dead at North Auckland beach
    Police are continuing their enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Police confirm escape route of alleged Upper Hutt robbers
    A 15-year-old will appear in court next month in connection with the dairy robbery.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • ‘What we leave behind is not as important as how we’ve lived’: remembering actor Patrick Stewart
    Passing away this week at 86, Stewart will be remembered as actor, dramaturge, Shakespearean exemplar, mutant professor, and distinguished Starfleet captain.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
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    The ‘mushroom murderer’ will spend the rest of her life behind bars after losing her appeal.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
  • ‘Uncontrolled warrior culture’: Australia’s special forces under fire in new inquiry
    An inquiry into the culture and command of Australian special forces in Afghanistan could be a moment of reckoning for the country’s military leadership.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
  • Solomon Islands PM Wale asks public for prayers as he recovers in Australia
    The prime minister was admitted to the National Referral Hospital last weekend and referred by doctors for further treatment in Australia on Wednesday.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Diwali Festival 2026: Come for the dancing, stay for everything else
    Auckland's annual Diwali Festival returns this weekend, introducing art, cinema and cultural workshops alongside the usual smorgasbord of music, dancing and food.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Spain’s high-speed train network is plagued by old signalling systems. They may have caused the deadly crash
    The crash has killed 69 people, and injured scores more.
    Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
  • Westpac cuts fixed home loan rate
    None of its other fixed term rates will change.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • First-home buyers claim record share of NZ property market
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  • Netball NZ pulls the pin on proposed Mowbray-Williams private league
    "Ali and I gave this everything," the pair say, as the decision throws the future of next year’s competition up in the air once more.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Tech stocks end long-time top KiwiSaver performer's golden run
    Milford has been knocked out of the top spot after 10 years, according to new data.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Early childhood teacher loses registration after using methamphetamine on lunch breaks
    The woman used the drug before work and on lunch breaks to help cope with the stress of her work.
    RNZ · Yesterday
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  • Former Fiji PM Bainimarama granted court permission to travel to NZ for wife's medical treatment
    Frank Bainimarama has been granted permission by the High Court to travel to New Zealand to accompany his sick wife for medical treatment.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • New Plymouth drops free CBD parking idea
    New Plymouth councillors have ditched free CBD parking, instead recommending the hourly charge drop from $3 to $2.
    RNZ · Yesterday
  • Tracer round fired by machine gun believed to have sparked large Waiouru scrub fire
    The fire in the Waiouru Military Training Area hasn't increased in size, but is still burning - with the burnt area now covering 3623 hectares.
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  • “We Want To Come Home”: Why Young New Zealanders Are Enrolled To Vote This Election
    By the deadline for enrolment on 25 October, provisional numbers released show 93.6% voters have enrolled. That is 1% below levels of people enrolled on Election Day 2023.
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