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Science Media Centre: What’s Next For COVID Vaccines In NZ? – Expert Q&A

Ipsos: Inflation continues to be the biggest issue for 1 in 2 NZers

Ian Apperley: Punishing AirBnB owners

Stephen Olsen: Cat manual given purr-fect launch

Government: New Zealand – US Relations On Strong Footing

Ombudsman: ‘Reflections’ Report On Official Information Act

Stats NZ: Export Growth Narrows Current Account Deficit To $5.9B

Eugene Doyle: A new campaign for Wellington

Gordon Campbell: Gordon Campbell On Winston Peters’ Bad Trip, And The Return Of The PPPs Zombie

According to RNZ’s embedded reporter, the importance of Winston Peters’ talks in Washington this week “cannot be overstated.” Right. “Exceptionally important.” said the maestro himself. This epic importance doesn’t seem to have culminated in anything more than us expressing our “concern” to the Americans about a series of issues that are already done and dusted. Tariffs? Australia isn’t getting an exemption, so why would we? Slashing 80% of the US foreign aid budget, and leaving the door open to China in the Pacific? A fait accompli, already.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

NZ Labour Party: Govt’s Continued Lack Of Action On Gaza Condemned

Labour has been calling for stronger action from the Government on Israel’s invasion of Gaza, including intervening in South Africa’s case against Israel in the International Court of Justice, and the creation of a special visa for family members of New Zealanders fleeing Gaza.

New Zealand Customs Service: Customs Arrests Three Airport Workers For Smuggling 58 Kilograms Of Methamphetamine

Customs, working closely with industry partners, identified suspicious activity within airport precincts. Investigations established that the three workers had moved a container off a flight from Malaysia at Auckland International Airport on 12 March 2025.

LIANZA: Library Leaders Want Safety Assurances For Staff And Library Users

“The governing bodies of public libraries have an obligation to ensure the safety of all staff and users of public libraries for which they are responsible,” says Bernie Hawke, Executive Director of Public Libraries NZ.

ACT New Zealand: Is Police Abolition Official Green Party Policy?

ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling on the Green Party to confirm it does not support police abolition.

New Zealand Government: International Anti-Money Laundering Rule Changes Support Government Reforms

These changes are in line with FATF’s new best practice that countries should not only address their AML/CFT risks but also apply a risk-based approach to ensure that measures to target money laundering and terrorist financing don’t make it impossible for innocent people to access financial services.

Justice for Palestine: Emergency Protest As Israel Breaks Ceasefire With Deadly Dawn Attacks On Gazan Civilians

We call on the New Zealand government to immediately condemn these attacks and implement sanctions against Israel, in accordance with international law.

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Govt’s Continued Lack Of Action On Gaza Condemned 4:00 PM | New Zealand Labour Party
ACT Welcomes Investigation Of Banking Cabal 3:33 PM | ACT New Zealand
Building Consent Data Shows Need For Bold Reforms 10:26 AM | New Zealand Government
PM India Mission Brings Relationship Step Change 9:55 AM | New Zealand Government
Iwi Join Discussion On Geothermal Potential 9:13 AM | New Zealand Government
National At Sea Over Defence Jobs 20/03/25 | New Zealand Labour Party
Strong Interest In Modernising Biosecurity Law 20/03/25 | New Zealand Government

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Watercare: Watercare Announces Appointment Of New Chief Executive

Jamie Sinclair is currently Watercare’s deputy chief executive and has previously held senior roles in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, most recently as chief executive of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei before joining Watercare in 2021. As Watercare transitions to operating as a fully regulated utility, Jamie’s leadership will be crucial.

Science Media Centre: Major climate report shows our world is melting – Expert Reaction

The World Meteorological Organisation's State of the Global Climate 2024 report highlights record glacier loss, extreme temperatures, unprecedented CO levels, and accelerating sea level rise. Experts react.

Stats NZ: GDP Increases 0.7 Percent In The December 2024 Quarter

Eleven of the 16 industries increased this quarter. The largest rises were from rental, hiring, and real estate services; retail trade and accommodation; and healthcare and social assistance. The largest falls were in construction, and information media and telecommunications.

Natural Hazards Commission: Citizen Science Seismometers Could Revolutionise Earthquake Monitoring, New Research Shows

Lead researcher Bethany Hughes and her supervisor Dr Finn Illsley-Kemp say the $1000 NZD “small but powerful” desktop seismometers could revolutionise how we think about earthquake data.

Horizon Research: 9% Support Lowering Corporate Tax - Survey

While the government is considering lowering corporate tax, a new survey finds only 9% of adults support this, while 25% want it increased.

The Nielsen Company: Nielsen Ad Intel 2024 Advertising Spend Report Reveals NZ’s Top Advertisers, Leading Industries, & Market Shifts

Retail, food, and telecommunications remained dominant, while pharmaceuticals and insurance saw significant gains as brands adapted to changing consumer behaviours and industry trends.

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Adrian Maidment: The Polls

Adrian Maidment cartoon "I'm not at all concerned about my leadership position in the polls..."

Peter Dunne: Dunne's Weekly - ACC Rules On Volunteers Need To Change

The only ACC Minister to show any real interest in and understanding of the issue was Matt Doocey, who was, unfortunately, reshuffled out of the portfolio earlier this year. His successors are yet to show their interest.

Gordon Campbell: On Luxon’s Survival Chances, And The India FTA

The talk that Christopher Luxon is about to be rolled resumes but there is no apparent successor.

Binoy Kampmark: The Trauma Will Be Instagrammed - Wombat Handlings Down Under

The response to Jones in Australia proved heated. A petition seeking deportation was launched, receiving over 40,000 signatures. The Wombat Protection Society expressed shock at the “mishandling of a wombat joey in an apparent snatch for ‘social media likes’.”

Keith Rankin: Geopolitical Fractures, And Untidy Yet Workable Solutions

We can avoid most wars by finding pragmatic solutions to geopolitical conflicts, accepting realities as they stand, and avoiding inflammatory rhetoric towards others. We have avoided violent conflict in and around the Fujian geopolitical fault line by not, so far, trying to find and impose final tidy solutions.

Gordon Campbell: On Winston Peters’ Battle Against The Phantom Legions Of The Woke

Winston Peters war on “wokeness” looks like an old man’s cranky complaint ..

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Shifting Allegiances: The Role Of Palestine In US Domestic And Foreign Policy 2:28 PM
Back To Tried Failures: The New Offensive On Gaza 1:10 PM | Binoy Kampmark
Donald Trump's Views On The World Trading-system 11:28 AM | Keith Rankin
The Polls 20/03/25 | Adrian Maidment
Gordon Campbell On Winston Peters’ Bad Trip, And The Return Of The PPPs Zombie 20/03/25
Dunne's Weekly: ACC Rules On Volunteers Need To Change 20/03/25 | Peter Dunne
The Trauma Will Be Instagrammed: Wombat Handlings Down Under 19/03/25 | Binoy Kampmark

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WORLD

Justice For All: Justice For All Issues Urgent Call To Prevent A Return To War In Bosnia And Herzegovina

Justice For All played a crucial role during the Bosnian genocide by mobilizing the Bosnia Task Force, a coalition that pushed the U.S. government to act. Today, the organization renews its commitment to ensuring peace in Bosnia.

Climate Focus: Action Agenda Reveals How Countries Can Energize Faltering Forest Pledges In Advance Of Climate Summit In The Amazon

Call-to-action by a large civil society coalition provides pragmatic solutions governments must initiate by COP30 to ensure they are on track to protect and restore the world’s forests by 2030.

Greenpeace: Greenpeace Says It Will Not Back Down As Jury Delivers Verdict In Energy Transfer SLAPP Trial

Big Oil Bullies around the world will continue to try to silence free speech and peaceful protest, but the fight against Energy Transfer’s meritless SLAPP lawsuit is not over.

Consumer Council of Fiji: Beware Of Scammers Selling Traditional Attire For Eid

With Eid fast approaching, many consumers are turning to online platforms to purchase traditional clothing and accessories. The Consumer Council of Fiji is urging shoppers to exercise caution when making online purchases, as complaints of fraud continue to rise.

World Vision: NZ Food Price Inflation Improving, But Prices Skyrocket For Poor Nations

World Vision’s annual Price Shocks Report examines food price inflation in 77 countries for ten common food items, including rice, bananas, chicken, tomatoes, eggs, milk, and oil, and compares these with prices a year ago. The 2025 report finds that food prices dropped 18% in New Zealand in 2024, compared with a 56% increase for the same basic food items in 2023.

U.S. Department of State: Statement Of The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting In Charlevoix

The statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.

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Joint Statement On Unjust Detention 9:42 PM | U.S. Department of State
Statement From Secretary Rubio And NSA Waltz On Call With Zelenskyy 9:38 PM | U.S. Departme...
'Defence Is Interested': Mining Company And Campaigners Clash Over Deep Sea Mini... 9:35 PM
'Heaps Of Stigma' Affecting Pasifika Participation In Medical Studies, Says Rese... 9:33 PM
Pacific News In Brief For 21 March 9:30 PM | RNZ
United And Unwavering: We Are Here To Lead 4:40 PM | 6PACplus
How Can We Leave Those Behind Who Are At Higher TB Risk? 4:36 PM | CNS

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LIFESTYLE

NZEI Te Riu Roa: Harmful And Outdated - Government Standardised Testing Move Is Dangerous

Standardised testing of children as young as seven, twice a year, is an outdated and harmful strategy, NZEI Te Riu Roa Principals Council chair Stephanie Madden says. The Government's decision to tender for new standardised assessment tests from year 3 risks shifting teacher efforts from personalised teaching and learning to over-assessment, Ms Madden says.

Athletics New Zealand: Sam Ruthe Smashes Four-Minute Mile Barrier, Makes History In Auckland

Ruthe surpasses the previous youngest sub-four-minute milers: Olympic Champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen (who ran 3:58.07 at 16) and Cam Myers (who clocked 3:55.44 at 16). He also knocked down the New Zealand U19 and U20 mile records of 3:58.41, previously held by his training partner and pacemaker, Sam Tanner.

University of Auckland: Government Stuck In The Past With ‘Relationship And Sex Education Guidelines’

Pacific scholars say scrapping the 2020 Relationship and Sex Education Guidelines (RSE) will hinder rangatahi from safely navigating adolescence. Pacific scholars and advocates from across the country have highlighted the importance of an education that reflects the diverse realities of our communities, to better support and build a stronger and more unified society.

Howard Davis: Circa Theatre Needlessly Reimagines Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit

Coward can hardly be classified as a “serious” playwright and Circa’s latest production is certainly a light, amusing, and frothy affair, but like a mistimed soufflé it eventually falls rather flat.

Christchurch Cathedral: Christ Church Cathedral Exhibition “A Love Letter To The City”

Christchurch Dean Ben Truman said “the preview was another chance for people to go back into their Cathedral and to enjoy this special place.” Following the preview, Ghosts on Every Corner exhibition (and book) will move to the Pūmanawa Gallery at the Arts Centre from 29 March for six weeks.

Hastings Meatball Festival: Unbelievaball Turnout And Second Year Confirmed For Hastings Meatball Festival!

With such a warm response, the Hastings District Council-led event, believed to be the first of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand, will become an annual celebration of the city’s iconic meatball history and vibrant food scene, says Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst.

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