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Cooper Legal: Govt Totally Ignores The Royal Commission's Recommendations

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The Treasury: NZ Govt's Financial Statements For The 9 Months Ended 31 Mar

Government: PM's Pre-Budget Speech To BusinessNZ

Archives New Zealand: More work needed in Public Sector Information Management

PSA: Protests Against The Gov’s Pay Equity Legislation

Te Pāti Māori: Govt’s ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Health Policy Is Killing Māori

Andrea Compton: Putting the Golden Mile on “Hold”

Gordon Campbell: On The New Pope, And The Israeli Attack On Peter Davis

The election of any Pope tends to be retro-fitted in ways that make the choice seem inevitable. God’s will, no less. If the new Pope had been Italian (“Time for the papacy to return home!) or a staunch conservative (“Time for a balance to the liberalism of Francis!”) then much the same process would be taking place. It seems apparent that Cardinal Robert Prevost looks to have been a protege of Francis, who made him a cardinal in 2023. This was in the wake of the 2022 Curia reforms that de-centralised power, and elevated the role of bishops’ conferences in particular.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

New Zealand Labour Party: Labour Asks Why Govt Is Silent On Gaza

“New Zealand used to be known as a country of principle, with a strong commitment to international law. But the silence from the Beehive on Israel’s relentless assault on Gaza calls that into question,' Labour associate foreign affairs spokesperson Phil Twyford said.

Transport Accident Investigation Commission: Near-Collision Highlights Safety Lessons For All Busy, Unattended Aerodromes

TAIC has made two formal recommendations to the CAA, calling for it to issue guidance on how to make aircraft easier to see at night—particularly using modern lighting like LEDs, and to require that aerodrome procedures are up to date and available to every pilot via the AIP.

Green Party: Wildlife Law Change A Deep Betrayal Of Public Trust

“The Government is rushing legislation through Parliament to make it easier to kill kiwi and other precious wildlife,' says Green Party co-leader and Conservation spokesperson, Marama Davidson.

NZCTU: Unions Launch Petition To Protect Pay Equity

Unions behind the petition are home to tens of thousands of working people who’ve experienced the life-changing impact of pay equity - including hospital administrators, social workers, nurses, and Allied health professionals.

Greenpeace: Greenpeace Slams PM’s Science Pick - 'Polluters Are Running The Show'

Greenpeace says the appointment of a former DairyNZ scientist as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's Chief Science Advisor shows the Government is handing power to polluters.

NZ Government: PM’s Science Prizes Celebrate Excellence

Some of New Zealand’s most outstanding scientific minds have been recognised at the 2024 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes Award Ceremony. PM Christopher Luxon praised the winners, acknowledging the crucial role that science plays in building a more productive, innovative, and sustainable New Zealand.

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

NIWA: Students Representing New Zealand At The ‘Olympics Of Science Fairs’ Forging Pathway For International Recognition

The last time a New Zealand student attended this event was in 2013 and it is only the second time that more than one student from New Zealand has taken part in the international event showcasing scientific inquiry, innovation and creativity.

Coalition to End Big Dairy: Activists Protest NZ National Dairy Industry Awards Again

It’s outrageous for the dairy industry to host an awards night while profiting from systemic cruelty. This is an industry built on the exploitation of vulnerable animals.

Infoblox: Dancing With Scammers - The Telegram Tango Investigation

Infoblox Threat Intel's latest investigation, titled 'Telegram Tango: Dancing With a Scammer', offers a unique, firsthand account of a threat researcher’s journey through a scam, providing valuable insights into the mechanics of cybercrime.

Consumer NZ: This Mother’s Day, Give The Gift Of Scam Protection And Digital Confidence

Helping your mum with scam protections is a gift to her – but also a way to protect your whole whānau from messy financial fallout.

NZ Airports Association: Airlines And Airports Back Visa Simplification

The announcement today by Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford means that while translations will still be required, visitors will no longer need to engage and pay for certified translation services.

Netsafe: Statement From Netsafe About Proposed Social Media Ban

Our key concern is to ensure that any legislative change gets this right for everyone. There is no argument that more needs to be done to keep young people safe online. However, the issues are nuanced and complex, and we need to do this in multifaceted and cooperative way, building on data and clear evidence-based solutions.

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Richard S. Ehrlich: China's Great Wall & Egypt's Pyramids

The China-Egypt Eagles of Civilization 2025 joint air force exercise began on April 19 and ends in early May, and is expected to strengthen Beijing's links with Africa's strongest military and a strategic U.S. ally.

Gordon Campbell: On Surviving Trump’s Trip To La La Land

The film industry was probably naive to think it would be spared from Trump’s war on globalisation.

Ramzy Baroud: Famine In Gaza - Will We Continue To Watch As Gaza Starves To Death?

During public hearings in The Hague starting on April 28, representatives from many nations appealed to the ICJ to utilize its authority as the highest court to mandate that Israel cease the starvation of Palestinians.

Peter Dunne: Dunne's Weekly - A Government Backbencher's Lot Not Always A Happy One

Over the next few weeks, it will be the government backbench “lobby fodder” that will have to do the lion’s share of facing up and responding to the anger of those adversely affected by this legislation.

Richard S. Ehrlich: Cyber-Spying 'From Lhasa To London' & Tibet Flexing

China is tightening control over Tibet and flexing its strategic roof of the world advantage by cyber-spying on the Dalai Lama's supporters "worldwide from Lhasa to London," opening Tibet's international airport to Singapore and Nepal, and building the world's biggest hydroelectric dam on a glacier-fed river.

Gordon Campbell: On Aussie Election Aftershocks And Life Lessons

Citing Trump as a reason for Albanese’s landslide victory is like blaming the icing for the state of a badly baked cake.

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Famine In Gaza: Will We Continue To Watch As Gaza Starves To Death? 08/05/25 | Ramzy Baroud
Expulsion And Occupation: Israel’s Proposed Gaza Plan 08/05/25 | Binoy Kampmark

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WORLD

Pacific Islands FFA: Ten Years Together - Celebrating Regional Solidarity Through The NTSA

The landmark event celebrates 10 years since the NTSA came into force in July 2014, strengthening regional cooperation in fisheries surveillance and law enforcement in the Pacific region.

ITUC: The Greatest Threat To Democracy In 80 Years - Stop The Billionaire Coup

We are once again called upon to defend democracy against an existential threat. This time, it comes from a number of internationally-networked, far-right billionaires and politicians who seek to seize control of global affairs no matter the cost to society at large.

Save The Children: A Third Of 5-Year-Olds Will Be Spared Unprecedented Lifetime Exposure To Dangerous Heat If World Meets 1.5°C Temperature

Climate extremes - which are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change - are increasingly harming children,forcing them from their homes, putting food out of reach, damaging schools and increasing risks like child marriage as they are forced out of education and into poverty and food shortages.

Access Now: NSO To Pay $168 Million In Damages To WhatsApp For Pegasus Spyware Hacking

The decision comes after a weeklong trial and a six-year bitter legal battle between the notorious Israeli spyware company and U.S. Big Tech giant Meta.

NIWA: New Study Reveals Climate Change Is Already Impacting The Andes

Climate change is already occurring and noticeably impacting one of the world’s iconic mountain regions. One of the most significant impacts is that climate change is likely causing less precipitation on the eastern side of the mountain range.

Friends of Tonga: Bilingual Reading Apps Aim To Boost Literacy In Tonga

Around 70% of Tongan households lack reading materials for kids, according to a 2017 World Bank report. Tau Laukonga gives all families instant access to a free digital library that can be enjoyed even without internet access.

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LIFESTYLE

National Youth Theatre: 140 Christchurch Kids Shine In National Youth Theatre’s Historic CATS Premiere

CATS invites audiences to the Jellicle Ball, where 140 local kids, from first timers to seasoned stars, share their stories through music and dance. This production is more than a show - it’s a life-changing journey.

NZ Symphony Orchestra: NZSO To Tour Masterworks By Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn And More

Led by NZSO Music Director Emeritus James Judd and featuring NZSO Concertmaster Vesa-Matti Leppänen as soloist for Mozart’s exquisite Fifth Violin Concerto, Masterworks is an unmissable musical experience.

Journal Of Public Health: Vape Shops Cluster Around Schools

Almost half of New Zealand schools are within a short walking distance of a specialist vape retailer, despite a law aimed at preventing vape stores near schools.

Timaru District Council: Aigantighe Art Gallery Hosts An Iconic Robin White Touring Exhibition

Robin White: Tuituia | Something is Happening Here is a selection of artworks from the much-loved and acclaimed 2022 retrospective exhibition that celebrated this contemporary Aotearoa artist, presented by Te Papa and Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

Victoria University of Wellington: Dame Winnie Laban Awarded Honorary Doctorate Recognising Achievements For Pasifika

From her career in politics as the first Pacific Island woman MP in New Zealand, to her role as the first Assistant Vice-Chancellor Pasifika in New Zealand—at Victoria University of Wellington—she has consistently broken down barriers for Pasifika representation and strongly advocated for the needs of the Pacific Island community.

HESSA: This Isn’t Fair—And It’s Time To Fix It - HESSA Petition Calls For Inclusive Student Sports

School Sport NZ and its regional partners currently exclude home-schooled students from participating in many local, regional, and national competitions.

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