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Te Matatini Soc Inc.: Te Matatini 2027 will not go ahead as planned

Government: Resignation Of Deputy Police Commissioner

ACT New Zealand: ACT Invokes 'Agree To Disagree' On Firearms Registry Review

PSA: $2.8m Wasted On Consultants Hired To Fire Health Workers

Allergy NZ: Learn To Be An EpiPen® Lifesaver This Allergy Awareness Week

Government: Investing More To Stop Illicit Drugs Entering NZ

UNFPA: Response To The US Decision To Deny Future Funding To UNFPA

Inland Revenue: IR Uncovers $150m Undeclared Tax

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 Police: Statement Regarding Jevon McSkimming

“The criminal investigation will continue and is not affected by the resignation. I have no further comment at this stage,” says Police Commissioner Richard Chambers.

Climate Liberation Aotearoa: Climate Activist Draw Attention To Outdated Regulations Of Heli Tourism In Aoraki National Park

Climate Liberation Aotearoa recently displayed several large banners around the Aoraki/Mt Cook area to protest for a new long-term sustainability plan for helicopters in Aoraki National Park.

The New Zealand Remembrance Army: Victoria Cross And Hardham Cup Come Together For First Time In Over 100-years

The two historic items have come together for the first time as part of the Petone Rugby Football Club’s (RFC), 140th anniversary (1885 -2025) celebrations.

Queer Endurance in Defiance: Wellington Queer Communities Protest Against NZ First’s Anti-Trans Bill

Now more than ever, trans communities need support. Join Queer Endurance in Defiance, or your local queer organisation, and help us demonstrate that we will not be defined out of existence.

Water New Zealand: Stormwater 2025 - Tackling Flooding And Storms To Build A Climate-Resilient Future

Protecting communities from flooding and ensuring a sustainable and climate resilient water future will be a key focus at a major stormwater conference in Rotorua next week.

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.

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Inland Revenue: Fifth Anniversary Of The SBC Loans - Time To Repay

More than 129,000 businesses were issued loans totalling $2.4 billion. The average amount approved was $17,000.

Te Runanga o Ngati Hinemanu: First Marae Based Fresh Water Testing Science Lab Grand Opening 16-17 May 2025

The lab will amalgamate the best of both mātauranga Māori and western scientific methodologies in order to protect wai Māori (freshwater) and build the capacity and capability of iwi freshwater practitioners, or “Kaitiaki Rangers”, of all ages.

Raise Communications: NZ Careers Expo Kicks Off National Tour Amid Record Unemployment

As Aotearoa grapples with record-high unemployment and high numbers of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET), the nationwide Careers Expo is providing a much-needed lifeline, connecting people with real pathways into study, training, and meaningful work.

Hugh Grant: How To Build Confidence In The Data You Collect

Honoring customer choices, never selling information to other firms and allowing people to opt out are the biggest ways to improve data confidence.

Tourism Industry Aotearoa: TRENZ 2026 Set To Rediscover Auckland As It Farewells Rotorua - The Birthplace Of Tourism

As TRENZ farewells Rotorua, TIA is excited to announce that TRENZ will return to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland next year, hosted at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) on 19-21 May 2026.

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.

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Martin LeFevre - Meditations: For The Love Of Sycamores

For a state of insight to ignite, there has to be a kind of agnosia -- a temporary loss of the ability to recognize the familiar as familiar. That allows a full opening of the mind and heart, which is what the brain truly evolved for.

Ian Powell: A Timely Call For A Social Contract In Health

Ian Powell discusses the relevance of a timely editorial in the New Zealand Medical Journal advocating the reconstruction of a healthcare social contract.

Binoy Kampmark: Bratty Royal - Prince Harry And Bespoke Security Protection

This hereditary figure of aristocracy cannot help his instincts on entitlement. He was “born” into the role, and for that birthright, he demands a degree of security protection exceptional, whatever his personal decisions and choices about career, location and Royal duties.

Keith Rankin: Make Deficits Great Again - Maintaining A Pragmatic Balance

Just as the deficit countries are the world's 'spendthrifts', the surplus countries are the world's 'misers'. The global economy maintains a successful equilibrium so long as the willing spendthrifts balance out the insistent misers.

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.

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White Smoke And Speculation: The Election Of Pope Leo XIV 11/05/25 | Binoy Kampmark
Make Deficits Great Again: Maintaining A Pragmatic Balance 09/05/25 | Keith Rankin
Bratty Royal: Prince Harry And Bespoke Security Protection 09/05/25 | Binoy Kampmark
On The New Pope, And The Israeli Attack On Peter Davis 09/05/25 | Gordon Campbell

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ICHRP: Zero In - Killings Heighten In Northern And Southern Philippines Amidst 2025 Midterm Elections

The Philippine National Police Public Information Office reported a troubling total of 62 incidents from January 12 to April 28, 2025.

John Divinagracian, IMI: The World’s Greatest Long Hikes

For those willing to brave extended treks in nature, the world’s best long hikes offer challenges and amazing rewards.

Palestine Forum of New Zealand: A Message To Pope Leo XIV

Today, we call upon His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to continue this noble legacy — to be a steadfast advocate for peace, justice, and the dignity of the Palestinian people, including the Christian communities under siege in Gaza.

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.

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Ruth Boyask, The Conversation: Kiwi Kids Once Led The World In Reading – This 1950s Primary School Syllabus Still Has Lessons For Today

Compared with today’s structured literacy and standardised testing, the 1953 reading syllabus was a remarkably non-prescriptive blueprint for both teachers and pupils.

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

NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

New Zealand Police: Statement Regarding Jevon McSkimming

Climate Liberation Aotearoa: Climate Activist Draw Attention To Outdated Regulations Of Heli Tourism In Aoraki National Park

The New Zealand Remembrance Army: Victoria Cross And Hardham Cup Come Together For First Time In Over 100-years

Queer Endurance in Defiance: Wellington Queer Communities Protest Against NZ First’s Anti-Trans Bill

Water New Zealand: Stormwater 2025 - Tackling Flooding And Storms To Build A Climate-Resilient Future

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

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Inland Revenue: Fifth Anniversary Of The SBC Loans - Time To Repay

Te Runanga o Ngati Hinemanu: First Marae Based Fresh Water Testing Science Lab Grand Opening 16-17 May 2025

Raise Communications: NZ Careers Expo Kicks Off National Tour Amid Record Unemployment

Hugh Grant: How To Build Confidence In The Data You Collect

Tourism Industry Aotearoa: TRENZ 2026 Set To Rediscover Auckland As It Farewells Rotorua - The Birthplace Of Tourism

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

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Martin LeFevre - Meditations: For The Love Of Sycamores

Ian Powell: A Timely Call For A Social Contract In Health

Binoy Kampmark: Bratty Royal - Prince Harry And Bespoke Security Protection

Keith Rankin: Make Deficits Great Again - Maintaining A Pragmatic Balance

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

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

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WORLD

ICHRP: Zero In - Killings Heighten In Northern And Southern Philippines Amidst 2025 Midterm Elections

John Divinagracian, IMI: The World’s Greatest Long Hikes

Palestine Forum of New Zealand: A Message To Pope Leo XIV

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

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

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

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LIFESTYLE

Ruth Boyask, The Conversation: Kiwi Kids Once Led The World In Reading – This 1950s Primary School Syllabus Still Has Lessons For Today

818.: Kiwi Feature Film Pike River To Receive World Premiere At Sydney Film Festival

Hospice NZ: Hospices At Risk Of Disappearing

Health Coalition Aotearoa: New Bill A Vital Step Towards Tobacco-Free Future In Aotearoa

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

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

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