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OSPRI New Zealand: New Legal Requirement To Record Raw Milk Movement

Forest And Bird: New Voluntary Nature Credits Market Must Have Integrity

Government: Operation Gallant Phoenix Deployment Extended

Consumer NZ: 11 Sunscreens Sold In New Zealand Didn’t Meet SPF Claims

NZFC: Strategic Global Trade Mission In France & Ireland

Waipapa Taumata Rau: University Of Auckland Vice-Chancellor To Step Down In 2026

Alcohol Healthwatch: No Pregnancy Warning Labels On Alcohol Products

Rod Drury: Four ideas for turning Wellington around

Gordon Campbell: On The Making Of King Donald

After decades of watching the US prop up dictatorships in Central America, South America and the Middle East, there’s a certain irony in seeing authoritarian rule play out on the streets of Los Angeles. No doubt, Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard - and the US Marines! - to quell what were (initially) peaceful protests against his harsh immigration policies has been deliberately provocative. That’s the point. The enemy is whoever opposes him.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

Fire and Emergency NZ: Older People Are More Likely To Die In A House Fire This Winter - Check They Are Fire Safe Today

We’re asking people to ensure whānau, friends and neighbours are heating their houses safely, have working smoke alarms, can, and know how to get out of their houses safely in a fire.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand: Statement from RBNZ chair Neil Quigley about OIAs on Adrian Orr's resignation

“We are taking into account the feedback that we have received on our management of these OIA requests and looking carefully at how we can improve our response times in the future,' Mr Quigley said.

Deep Sea Conservation Coalition: Protected Corals Destroyed In Six-Tonne Bycatch “Disaster” From A Single Bottom Trawl

Environmentalists are describing the incident as “a stark reminder of the horrors of bottom trawling” and are renewing calls for the destructive fishing method to be banned on seamounts and other vital deep sea habitats.

Aroturuki Tamariki: Report On Outcomes For Tamariki And Rangatahi Māori In The Oranga Tamariki System – A Story Of Consequence

Aroturuki Tamariki Chief Executive Arran Jones says the report is a story of consequence – of needs not addressed by a system that is not always able to work together to get the right support in place at the right time.

Fire and Emergency NZ: Unsafe Driver Behaviour Putting Firefighters At Risk

Otago Group Manager Bobby Lamont says many of the incidents go unreported. Unsafe driver behaviour at incidents is so commonplace now that often our people won’t report the ‘minor’ incidents.

Andrew Little: Andrew Little Commits To Pay Equity For WCC Library Assistants

If I’m elected Mayor and this hasn’t happened, I will use every lever I have to ensure the Council resumes pay equity negotiations in good faith and seeks a fair resolution, says Wellington Mayoral candidate Andrew Little.

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Government Backs Voluntary Nature Credits 4:06 PM | New Zealand Government
ACT Launches Petition To Dump Te Mana o te Wai 2:52 PM | ACT New Zealand
Backing New Zealand’s Native Forest Champions 1:47 PM | New Zealand Government
Operation Gallant Phoenix Deployment Extended 12:30 PM | New Zealand Government
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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Tourism New Zealand: Tourism New Zealand Invites The World To Find Their 100% Pure New Zealand In New Global Campaign

Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive René de Monchy said: “This is our call for people around the world to be totally connected, present, inspired and fulfilled in one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations.”

Bill Bennett: Comcom warns 2degrees over satellite marketing

The Commerce Commission warns 2degrees over satellite claims; Tait bids for Vital; the TCF introduces a code to support customers needing priority services; Spark recycles laptops for schools; Xero adds iPhone tap payments

Transpower: Major Electricity Development For Western Bay Of Plenty A Step Closer

Transpower is working with Powerco, which owns and operates the local electricity lines, to coordinate developing electricity infrastructure that will meet the future needs of people who live, work and play in the western Bay of Plenty.

Alcohol Beverages Council: Turning The Tide - New Zealanders Unite To Curb Harmful Drinking

“Most of us agree that targeted education and support programmes create a better understanding of responsible drinking – a fact borne out by the fact that 70% of the New Zealanders surveyed agreed that such programmes reduce alcohol-related harm”, said NZABC Executive Director Virginia Nicholls.

University of Auckland Business School: Economists Urge Action To Prevent ‘AI Poverty Traps’

The economists argue that in developing AI policies, the international community must learn from the successes and failures of foreign aid.

Bill Bennett: Australian warship takes rural fixed wireless broadband offline

Australian warship disrupts wireless networks, Spark warns cloud adoption is stalling, Chorus updates its outage map, and 2degrees teams with Datacom. Plus - Freeview adds HD, and telcos react to proposed right-to-repair laws.

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Richard S. Ehrlich: Deadly Border Feud Between Thailand & Cambodia

In an official letter to Thailand's embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia's Foreign Ministry officially demanded an investigation and trial for Thailand's troops who 'without provocation' allegedly killed the Cambodian.

Gordon Campbell: On Free Speech And Anti-Semitism

For the record: the haka in Parliament did not disrupt the taking of the first reading vote on The Treaty Principles Bill. It occurred after the votes from the other political parties had been cast and tallied, as the footage from Parliament clearly shows.

Ian Powell: The Disgrace Of The Hospice Care Funding Scandal

Ian Powell discusses the tipping point of the funding crisis facing hospice care in New Zealand.

Binoy Kampmark: Catching Israel Out - Gaza And The Madleen “Selfie” Protest

As the formalities are being chewed over, the broader designation of the effort by the Madleen and her crew as those of a “selfie yacht” offer the pool’s reflection to Israeli authorities.

Ramzy Baroud: Gaza's 'Humanitarian' Façade - A Deceptive Ploy Unravels

In Netanyahu's mind, the aid mechanism is part of the war. In his own words, all of this, the military-arranged aid and ongoing genocide, is "the war and victory plan."

Keith Rankin: Remembering New Zealand's Missing Tragedy

The forgotten tragedy was actually a twin-tragedy; two smaller (but not small) tragedies may more easily fall below the memory radar than one bigger tragedy. The dates were 22 July 1973 and January 1974.

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On The Making Of King Donald 11:03 AM | Gordon Campbell
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The Disgrace Of The Hospice Care Funding Scandal 11/06/25 | Ian Powell
Homo Symbolicus Is Dead; When Will Homo Sapiens Emerge? 11/06/25 | Martin LeFevre - Meditati...
Catching Israel Out: Gaza And The Madleen “Selfie” Protest 11/06/25 | Binoy Kampmark
Remembering New Zealand's Missing Tragedy 09/06/25 | Keith Rankin
On Free Speech And Anti-Semitism 09/06/25 | Gordon Campbell

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KidsRights: KidsRights Index 2025 Now Available

This year’s study highlights that over 14 percent of children and adolescents aged 10-19 years globally are experiencing mental health concerns, with the global average suicide rate standing at 6 per 100,000 among adolescents aged 15-19 years.

CNS: We Can Do Better So That All People With HIV Live Healthy Normal Lifespans

People living with HIV must take care of one’s mental health and wellbeing, adhere to HIV treatment to stay undetectable and take care of life-style related diseases and ageing-related issues.

John Divinagracia, IMI: The Evolution Of Mankind’s First Voice - How Drums Shape The Human Story

From ancient rituals to modern beats, the drum has echoed through every era as a vessel of rhythm, culture, and connection.

Deep Sea Mining Campaign: New Report Exposes Impossible Metals’ Claims As Scientifically Baseless

The Deep Sea Mining Campaign calls for a precautionary approach to prevail over the financial agendas of the handful of companies driving this industry.

Pacific Whale Fund: First Māori Voice Opens UN Oceans Conference, Pushing For Marine Legal Rights

This presentation marks a pivotal honour for the Pacific Whale Fund, demonstrating how Indigenous-led Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are a proven model for both ecological and financial success.

International AIDS Society: IAS Announces Rio De Janeiro As Host City For AIDS 2026

AIDS 2026 will bring together leading scientists, policy makers, grassroots activists and people living with, working in and affected by HIV.

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School Library Association of NZ Aotearoa: Students Missing Out - New Research Exposes Alarming Disparities Across Aotearoa

“While many principals recognise the vital role that libraries and specialised librarians play in supporting student learning and wellbeing, insufficient funding and competing priorities often prevent these goals from being achieved,” explains Sasha Eastwood, SLANZA Interim Manukura | President.

ANZCA: Health Reforms Raise Fears Of Two-Tier System And Workforce Shortages

Dr Graham Roper, chair of ANZCA’s New Zealand National Committee, says the outsourcing plans will negatively affect the training of anaesthetists, who are critical for operations to proceed, and see existing specialists move from public hospitals to the private sector.

Māpura Studios: A Matariki Exhibition At Historic Alberton House

Running from Wednesday 18 June to Sunday 6 July, the exhibition invites visitors to experience a deeply moving celebration of diversity and connection. It speaks to the strength found in difference – how individual voices, woven together, can create something truly beautiful.

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Gordon Campbell: On The Making Of King Donald

NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

Fire and Emergency NZ: Older People Are More Likely To Die In A House Fire This Winter - Check They Are Fire Safe Today

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand: Statement from RBNZ chair Neil Quigley about OIAs on Adrian Orr's resignation

Deep Sea Conservation Coalition: Protected Corals Destroyed In Six-Tonne Bycatch “Disaster” From A Single Bottom Trawl

Aroturuki Tamariki: Report On Outcomes For Tamariki And Rangatahi Māori In The Oranga Tamariki System – A Story Of Consequence

Fire and Emergency NZ: Unsafe Driver Behaviour Putting Firefighters At Risk

Andrew Little: Andrew Little Commits To Pay Equity For WCC Library Assistants

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Tourism New Zealand: Tourism New Zealand Invites The World To Find Their 100% Pure New Zealand In New Global Campaign

Bill Bennett: Comcom warns 2degrees over satellite marketing

Transpower: Major Electricity Development For Western Bay Of Plenty A Step Closer

Alcohol Beverages Council: Turning The Tide - New Zealanders Unite To Curb Harmful Drinking

University of Auckland Business School: Economists Urge Action To Prevent ‘AI Poverty Traps’

Bill Bennett: Australian warship takes rural fixed wireless broadband offline

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Richard S. Ehrlich: Deadly Border Feud Between Thailand & Cambodia

Gordon Campbell: On Free Speech And Anti-Semitism

Ian Powell: The Disgrace Of The Hospice Care Funding Scandal

Binoy Kampmark: Catching Israel Out - Gaza And The Madleen “Selfie” Protest

Ramzy Baroud: Gaza's 'Humanitarian' Façade - A Deceptive Ploy Unravels

Keith Rankin: Remembering New Zealand's Missing Tragedy

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WORLD

KidsRights: KidsRights Index 2025 Now Available

CNS: We Can Do Better So That All People With HIV Live Healthy Normal Lifespans

John Divinagracia, IMI: The Evolution Of Mankind’s First Voice - How Drums Shape The Human Story

Deep Sea Mining Campaign: New Report Exposes Impossible Metals’ Claims As Scientifically Baseless

Pacific Whale Fund: First Māori Voice Opens UN Oceans Conference, Pushing For Marine Legal Rights

International AIDS Society: IAS Announces Rio De Janeiro As Host City For AIDS 2026

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LIFESTYLE

School Library Association of NZ Aotearoa: Students Missing Out - New Research Exposes Alarming Disparities Across Aotearoa

ANZCA: Health Reforms Raise Fears Of Two-Tier System And Workforce Shortages

Māpura Studios: A Matariki Exhibition At Historic Alberton House

Doc Edge Festival: Finalists For The Doc Edge Awards 2025, an Oscar®-qualifying event

Yachting New Zealand: 'A Win For The Squad' - Young 49er Team Strikes Gold At European Champs

Michael King Writers Centre: Shilo Kino Awarded 2025 Shanghai Writing Residency

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