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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

Coeliac NZ: Restaurants Must Raise The Gluten-Free Standard

Government: Major Changes To Proposed Anti-Stalking Law

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

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.

PSA: Withdrawal Of Suspension Of Disability Workers At Te Roopu Taurima Welcomed

"Our members want to put this dispute behind them, get the fair wages and conditions they deserve, and get on with their important work of supporting tangata," said Fleur Fitzsimons National Secretary Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi.

LIANZA: Library Association Congratulate Christchurch City Council For Recognising Pay Equity For Library Workers

Andrew Rutledge, General Manager, Citizens and Community at Christchurch City Council, announced that library shelvers, library assistants and librarians would be receiving a pay increase. Pay rates are expected to increase by 10-14%.

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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.

NZ Telecommunications Forum - TCF: New Zealand Is Saying Goodbye To 3G: Are You Ready For The Change?

Simply text ‘3G’ to 550 from any mobile phone to instantly find out if your device is ready for the change, or to receive clear instructions on what to do next.

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New Legal Requirement To Record Raw Milk Movement 12:33 PM | OSPRI New Zealand
Concerns About Ongoing Cook Strait Ferry Issues 12:27 PM | Maritime Union of New Zealand
11 Sunscreens Sold In New Zealand Didn’t Meet SPF Claims, As Revealed By An Aust... 11:13 AM
Wool Carpet Decision A ‘Parachute’ For Farmers 11:07 AM | Federated Farmers
Electronic Card Transactions: May 2025 10:53 AM | Stats NZ
How Data And Technology Could Help Shape Our Future Electricity System 10:44 AM | Electricit...
Christchurch Airport Sets Global Precedent In Aviation Emissions Monitoring 10:16 AM

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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.

Gordon Campbell: On Why The Regulatory Standards Bill Should Be Dumped

If you blinked on a recent Friday afternoon, you might have missed the passing under urgency of the first reading of the Regulatory Standards Bill. The Bill purports to be a kind of legislative WOF test that all of us should welcome, right?

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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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WORLD

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.

Our Schools: Trump And Republicans Want Taxpayers To Fund Their Pet Project - Private Schools

A proposal for a nationwide federally supported school voucher program is just another of President Trump’s schemes to give advantages to the rich at the expense of the rest of us.

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LIFESTYLE

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

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

PSA: Withdrawal Of Suspension Of Disability Workers At Te Roopu Taurima Welcomed

LIANZA: Library Association Congratulate Christchurch City Council For Recognising Pay Equity For Library Workers

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

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

NZ Telecommunications Forum - TCF: New Zealand Is Saying Goodbye To 3G: Are You Ready For The Change?

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COMMENT

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

Gordon Campbell: On Why The Regulatory Standards Bill Should Be Dumped

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WORLD

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

Our Schools: Trump And Republicans Want Taxpayers To Fund Their Pet Project - Private Schools

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LIFESTYLE

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

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa: S.L.U.T.S Might Be The Answer To Ending Syphilis Outbreak

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