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United Nations: UN General Assembly Demands Gaza Ceasefire & Hostage Release

NZ Labour Party: Four Weeks Annual Leave Under Threat

NZ Women in Medicine: NZ Women In Medicine 2024 Workforce Survey Results

Government: Stalking Legislation Takes First Step

NZ Police: National Drugs In Wastewater Testing Programme - Q3, 2024

National Iwi Chairs: Open Letter To King Charles

Kiwibank: Kiwibank Data Reveals Green Shoots & Kiwi Spending Shifts

Stats NZ: Business Employment Data - September 2024 Quarter

Diana Bossio, The Conversation: News Bargaining Incentive - The Latest Move In The Government’s ‘Four-dimensional Chess’ Battle With Meta

The government has been playing ‘four-dimensional chess’ to work out how to drag big tech back to the bargaining table with news publishers. So, will this new scheme work?

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

NZ Police: A Door Knock And A Discovery

Police recovered more than a dozen firearms and more than a kilogram of methamphetamine after attending his west Auckland address this week. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Brand, from Auckland City CIB, says the man was being sought for alleged breaches of other conditions he is subject to.

Environmental Protection Authority: EPA Seizes HFC Gases In Illegal Import Investigation

'The EPA is cracking down on operators who import and sell cheap bottles of HFCs without applying for a permit or paying a levy to cover the greenhouse gas emissions of the HFCs,' says the EPA’s Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement General Manager, Gayle Holmes.

World Vision: Modern Slavery Legislation Drafted To Drive Cross Party Political Support For NZ Law

A team of independent experts has drafted legislation ready for immediate introduction to Parliament in a bid to fast-track progress on modern slavery laws with cross-party backing.

Common Grace Aotearoa: Reaction To The Emissions Reduction Plan From The Don’t Subsidise Pollution Campaign

It's disappointing that the plan doesn't address the massive subsidy we give to multinationals through free carbon credits so they can continue carbon-intensive business as usual, says Alex Johnston, Don’t Subsidise Pollution campaign spokesperson .

NZ Government: New Ferries Will Ensure Safe, Resilient Connection

The ferries are expected to begin operation in 2029 as the existing ferries reach the end of their operating lives. This decision will ensure New Zealand has a safe, reliable and resilient service to move people and freight between the North and South Islands.

Sanctuary Community Organic Garden Mahi Whenua Inc: Charitable Society Vs Crown Legal Case Has Implications For Property Rights In NZ

The caveat relates to the Crown purchasing land from Unitec in Mt Albert and then allocating housing development rights for that land. Sanctuary Gardens subsequently placed a caveat on the land to prevent development taking place. The Crown is trying to remove the caveat, and the upcoming Court hearing is to argue for it to remain in place.

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Thanks To Our Road Heroes 4:11 PM | New Zealand Police
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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Commerce Commission: ComCom Caps Chorus’ Revenue At $4.1 Bn For Next Regulatory Period

The revenue cap we’ve set today is another protection for consumers because it helps to constrain prices at an absolute level and phases the recovery of revenue in a way that eases the cost burden by around $250 million over this regulatory period. This smoothing of revenue is important given current cost pressures on Kiwi consumers, says Telecommunications Commissioner, Tristan Gilbertson.

Science Media Centre: Meth Use Skyrockets – Expert Reaction

International comparisons of wastewater results indicate that NZ has the fourth highest consumption of methamphetamine use behind the US, Australia, and the Czech Republic (data from 112 cities in 34 countries across Europe, Oceania, North and South America).

MBIE: Snapshot Of Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 – The Māori Economy 2023 Report

In advance of its release in early 2025, Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL) in partnership with the Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) are sharing some early insights.

Consumer NZ: Consumer NZ’s 2024 Sunscreen Database Launches - A Powerful Tool For Safer Sun Protection

The enhanced database allows users to filter sunscreens by factors such as: price, water resistance, SPF protection and the last time a sunscreen was tested.

National Cyber Security Centre: Reports Of Cybercrime On The Rise - Keep Them Coming

"We've seen an increase in most incident categories, including an 80% jump in Unauthorised Access, which is a worrying trend," NCSC Director Mission Enablement Michael Jagusch said. “The more incidents you report to us, the more you help keep yourself and those around you safe from future attacks."

Department Of Internal Affairs: DIA Files Civil Action Against Christchurch Casino

The casino is being taken to court for multiple alleged anti-money laundering & countering financing of terrorism breaches. DIA alleges that Christchurch Casinos Limited failed to meet its compliance obligations under the Act, which are needed to uphold the integrity of New Zealand’s financial system.

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Gordon Campbell: Gordon Campbell On The Government’s Ongoing Ferries Disaster

Nicola Willis plans to replace the iRex ferries that were otherwise due to arrive in 2026.

Peter Dunne: Dunne's Weekly - Some Observations On A Turbulent Political Year

Parliament's best performer – as opposed to politician of the year – has been Speaker Gerry Brownlee who has performed his role with the patience, wisdom and dignity that critics might not previously expected of him.

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: Exploring Our Place In The Universe

Meditation is the spontaneous stillness of thought in all-inclusive, choiceless and undirected attention. Only when the brain is completely quiet can it contact the infinite silence and creative emptiness of Mind.

Richard S. Ehrlich: Chinese Upgrading A Hammerhead-Shaped Port With A Pakistan-China Joint Exercise

'The exercise will focus on joint counter-terrorism clean-up and strike operations,' Chinese-government controlled Xinhua News Agency reported. Under threat is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which includes upgrading Pakistan's north-south roads and Karakoram Highway, to link Kashgar in China's landlocked Xinjiang province directly to Gwadar in Baluchistan on the Arabian Sea.

Ian Powell: David Farrar’s Incomplete Health Workforce Analysis

Ian Powell discusses why increasing numbers of resident (junior) doctors in New Zealand are leaving the country, primarily to Australia, in response to an incomplete simplistic claim by rightwing political commentator David Farrar.

Binoy Kampmark: Ding Dong, Australia’s Misinformation-Disinformation Bill Is Dead

Facing certain defeat, the Albanese government revealed its position a few days later. “Based on public statements and engagements with senators, it is clear that there is no pathway to legislate this proposal through the Senate,” conceded Communications Minister Michelle Rowland.

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OACPS: OACPS Statement On Members’ Testimony During First Week Of Landmark ICJ Climate Case

Climate vulnerable nations’ statements continue in week 2 to demonstrate violations of the right of self-determination, human rights and historical polluter States’ legal responsibilities.

UN News: Guterres Upholds UN Commitment To A Smooth And Inclusive Transition In Syria

Secretary-General António Guterres said the UN is “totally committed” to supporting a smooth transition of power in Syria through an inclusive political process that guarantees full respect of minority rights.

Sonali Kolhatkar, IMI: Time For Truthful Narratives On Immigration

The “migrant crisis” was manufactured and is the fault of both Trump and Biden. We need to understand that the U.S. needs immigrants more than immigrants need the U.S.

World Vision: Syrians In Massive Humanitarian Need As Regime Change Leads To Surge In Displacement, Warns World Vision

The international aid agency is reporting that more than 178,000 people are already newly displaced, and 16.7 million people are urgently requiring humanitarian assistance.

UN News: Human Rights Day - 5 Key Things To Know

As Human Rights Day dawns on 10 December, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing importance of equality, justice, and dignity for all people worldwide.

Save The Children: UKRAINE - Mental Health Toll Of War Leaves Children With Speech Defects, Twitching, And Sleep Disorders

Analysis of the Save the Children’s case management data from January to June 2024 reveals 43% of these children are suffering from psychosocial distress.

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PHARMAC: Skin Cream To Treat Infections Becomes Fully Funded

“We expect about 780 people to benefit from it being fully funded in the first year. This is a small step to help people treat and heal from their skin infections so they can continue with their daily lives.”

Wellington Regional Stadium Trust: Sky Stadium To Lower Emissions And Energy Consumption As Ecobulb Replaces Thousands Of Lights At The Venue

The lighting upgrade at Sky Stadium is an important step in the venue’s energy transition plan, supporting a shift to a low-carbon energy future.

NZCER: 2024 Recipient Of Margaret May Blackwell Travel Fellowship Announced

Sue Hone is the recipient of the 2024 Margaret May Blackwell Fellowship. The fellowship, established in 1988, supports those working in or around early childhood education to study overseas to gain further experience and subsequently to disseminate that information for the benefit of early childhood education in New Zealand.

PHCC: NZ’s First Case Of Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu - Need To Strengthen Surveillance And Awareness

“NZ is fortunate to, so far, remain free of the HPAI H5N1 lineage currently sweeping the world. However the current H7 outbreak serves as a timely reminder of the disruption viral emergence events can cause to agriculture, as well as public and animal health,” says University of Otago virologist Prof Jemma Geoghegan.

Ministry of Health: Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act Marks 20 Years

“New Zealanders advocated for this change, and it brought about a fundamental shift where smoking was no longer socially acceptable inside,” says Deputy Director-General Public Health Agency Dr Andrew Old.

RNZ Sport: Lulu Sun picks up WTA honour

New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has been named the WTA Tour's Newcomer of the Year.

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Diana Bossio, The Conversation: News Bargaining Incentive - The Latest Move In The Government’s ‘Four-dimensional Chess’ Battle With Meta

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

NZ Police: A Door Knock And A Discovery

Environmental Protection Authority: EPA Seizes HFC Gases In Illegal Import Investigation

World Vision: Modern Slavery Legislation Drafted To Drive Cross Party Political Support For NZ Law

Common Grace Aotearoa: Reaction To The Emissions Reduction Plan From The Don’t Subsidise Pollution Campaign

NZ Government: New Ferries Will Ensure Safe, Resilient Connection

Sanctuary Community Organic Garden Mahi Whenua Inc: Charitable Society Vs Crown Legal Case Has Implications For Property Rights In NZ

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Commerce Commission: ComCom Caps Chorus’ Revenue At $4.1 Bn For Next Regulatory Period

Science Media Centre: Meth Use Skyrockets – Expert Reaction

MBIE: Snapshot Of Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 – The Māori Economy 2023 Report

Consumer NZ: Consumer NZ’s 2024 Sunscreen Database Launches - A Powerful Tool For Safer Sun Protection

National Cyber Security Centre: Reports Of Cybercrime On The Rise - Keep Them Coming

Department Of Internal Affairs: DIA Files Civil Action Against Christchurch Casino

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COMMENT

Gordon Campbell: Gordon Campbell On The Government’s Ongoing Ferries Disaster

Peter Dunne: Dunne's Weekly - Some Observations On A Turbulent Political Year

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: Exploring Our Place In The Universe

Richard S. Ehrlich: Chinese Upgrading A Hammerhead-Shaped Port With A Pakistan-China Joint Exercise

Ian Powell: David Farrar’s Incomplete Health Workforce Analysis

Binoy Kampmark: Ding Dong, Australia’s Misinformation-Disinformation Bill Is Dead

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WORLD

OACPS: OACPS Statement On Members’ Testimony During First Week Of Landmark ICJ Climate Case

UN News: Guterres Upholds UN Commitment To A Smooth And Inclusive Transition In Syria

Sonali Kolhatkar, IMI: Time For Truthful Narratives On Immigration

World Vision: Syrians In Massive Humanitarian Need As Regime Change Leads To Surge In Displacement, Warns World Vision

UN News: Human Rights Day - 5 Key Things To Know

Save The Children: UKRAINE - Mental Health Toll Of War Leaves Children With Speech Defects, Twitching, And Sleep Disorders

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LIFESTYLE

PHARMAC: Skin Cream To Treat Infections Becomes Fully Funded

Wellington Regional Stadium Trust: Sky Stadium To Lower Emissions And Energy Consumption As Ecobulb Replaces Thousands Of Lights At The Venue

NZCER: 2024 Recipient Of Margaret May Blackwell Travel Fellowship Announced

PHCC: NZ’s First Case Of Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu - Need To Strengthen Surveillance And Awareness

Ministry of Health: Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act Marks 20 Years

RNZ Sport: Lulu Sun picks up WTA honour

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