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RUSA: National Champion of the Race Unity Speech Awards 2025

E tū: BUPA Under Scrutiny For Tax Practices As Workers Face Cuts

Te Pāti Māori: Iwi Rights Under Attack In Govt Treaty Clause Purge

Retail NZ: Retail Crime Significantly Under-Reported

Ian Apperley: Two years of turmoil

EDS: EDS Report Highlights Urgent Need To Get On With MPA Reform

Government: Prime Minister Congratulates Albanese And Wong

Felicity Wong: Increasing debt and hoping for growth

Gordon Campbell: On Aussie Election Aftershocks And Life Lessons

While Donald Trump is being widely cited as a reason/explanation for Anthony Albanese’s landslide victory on the weekend, that’s like blaming the icing for the state of a badly baked cake. In no particular order of incoherence...although allegedly being the party of low taxes, the Liberal opposition voted against Labor’s tax cuts. Liberal coalition leader Peter Dutton also offered a natural gas policy that even the industry and his major donors (e.g. Gina Rinehart) slagged off in public.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

Tax Justice Aotearoa: New Report Illustrates Tax System Failures

The report focuses on the transparency of public funding in the aged residential care sector, and shows how our tax system allows multi-national providers to avoid paying the taxes that the public would expect them to pay, demonstrating this through the example of UK-owned BUPA.

PSA: PSA Welcomes Increased Defence Spend On Civilian Salaries

The PSA has welcomed the news from the NZDF that $33 million will be allocated to staff pay increases over the next four years as the result of last year’s industrial action.

New Zealand Government: New Helicopters A Commitment To Global Security

As a maritime nation we are prioritising naval capability. The new helicopters will be able to go further and carry larger loads, including weapons, personnel and equipment – all of which is critical for Defence to protect New Zealand and New Zealanders.

Greenpeace: Greenpeace Calls On Luxon To Show Leadership On Dairy Pollution As Canterbury Floods Highlight Growing Climate Crisis

If we change the way farming is done, we can prevent the worst of the climate crisis by reducing methane pollution from intensive dairy, and we can protect drinking water, lakes and rivers here in Canterbury, which are under threat from intensive dairy pollution.

UnionAID: Fiji Union Leader Visiting NZ Highlighting Struggle Of Garment Workers

At the event in Wellington, Jotika will join Living Wage Aotearoa New Zealand Executive Director, Gina Lockyer, to explore the struggles and resilience of Fiji's garment workers and their collective fight for better pay and conditions.

Hokotehi Moriori Trust: Historic Translocation Of Hakoakoa Marks New Chapter In Moriori Conservation Leadership

In a significant milestone for indigenous-led conservation, Hokotehi Moriori Trust has successfully carried out the first imi (Moriori tribal group) translocation of hakoakoa (muttonbird), relocating 50 juvenile birds from Mangere Island to a newly prepared site in Kaingaroa.

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Questions Over Erica Stanford’s Personal Email Use 05/05/25 | New Zealand Labour Party
Trade Negotiations With India Commence 05/05/25 | New Zealand Government
NZ-EU Trade Deal Delivers Export Growth 05/05/25 | New Zealand Government
Iwi Rights Under Attack In Government Treaty Clause Purge 05/05/25 | Te Pati Maori
Celebrating New Zealand Sign Language 05/05/25 | New Zealand Government
Proposals To Strengthen Biodiversity Released 05/05/25 | New Zealand Government
Boosting High-Tech Exports With Advanced Technology 05/05/25 | New Zealand Government

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Serious Crash, Southwestern Motorway 7:16 AM | New Zealand Police
Delays On The Auckland Network 7:15 AM | New Zealand Police
State Highway 2 Blocked, Waiotahe 7:13 AM | New Zealand Police
Support For Water Company Proposal 05/05/25 | Hamilton City Council
Road Flooding Repair Bill For Mid Canterbury 05/05/25 | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Rep...
Three Accidents In Three Weeks: Canterbury Crash Spot Gets Safety Upgrade 05/05/25 | Jonatha...
Invercargill Police Investigating Overnight Offending 05/05/25 | New Zealand Police

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Worldline: School Holidays And Long Weekends Change Regional Spending Patterns In April

Worldline NZ’s Chief Sales Officer, Bruce Proffit says a key influence on consumer spending patterns in the month was the Easter public holidays, which fell fully within April this year, and also within the April school holiday period.

Stats NZ: Livestock Numbers Fall Over The Last 10 Years While Area Planted In Fruit Increases

Bucking the trend of falling livestock, however, is beef cattle. There were 3.7 million beef cattle in 2024, similar to the total in 2014,' agricultural statistics spokesperson Tehseen Islam said.

Moths and Butterflies NZ Trust: Tagged Monarchs Found

“We are concerned at the apparent decline in monarch butterflies in NZ,” said Jacqui Knight, founding trustee of the Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust.

Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ: 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Conference Awards - Full List Of Winners

The New Zealand Plumbing Awards acknowledge the many positive achievements and success stories in the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industry. Organised by Master Plumbers, the national conference has been held for over 100 years.

Insurance Council of New Zealand: Insurers Support Kiwis As Severe Weather Eases

"Insurers recognise that in the early stages of recovery, many people may not be able to quickly lodge a claim," ICNZ chief executive Kris Faafoi said. "While you should contact your insurer as soon as possible, don’t wait to take steps to reduce further damage and begin recovery if it’s safe to do so."

Science Media Centre: What Goes Into Making Our Seasonal Flu Jab? – Expert Q+A

As most seasonal influenza vaccines are made using chicken eggs, the SMC asked experts for background on seasonal flu vaccine manufacture and alternatives to the standard jab.

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Binoy Kampmark: Fantasy And Exploitation | The US-Ukraine Minerals Deal

Details remain somewhat sketchy, but the agreement supposedly sets out a sharing of revenues in a manner satisfactory to the parties while floating, if only tentatively, the prospect of renewed military assistance.

Gordon Campbell: On The Aussie Election Finale

The only spectre haunting Anthony Albanese’s government going into Election Day tomorrow will be the way the polls got wrong the likely 2019 election outcome.

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: The Enlightenment Is Dead; What Is True Enlightenment?

The Enlightenment that began in 1715 was a temporary fix of the inherently separative nature of the human mind. It has run its course, and a vital redefinition of enlightenment is now urgently needed, or darkness will rule for the foreseeable future.

Ian Powell: Widening Gap Between Health System Leadership And Health Workforce

Ian Powell discusses the accelerated widening of the gap between central government and health professionals in New Zealand’s public health system.

Keith Rankin: The Great World War 1914-1945 - Germany, Russia, Ukraine

Now that the 80th anniversary of the Great World War has nearly passed, Anzac Day risks becoming a day of martial geo-nationalism, and not a day of remembrance.

Gordon Campbell: On Our Austerity Fixation And Canada Staying Centre-left

New Zealand still seems to be hellbent on cutting its way to prosperity.

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Regarding Popes, Dopes And Hopes 05/05/25 | Martin LeFevre - Meditations
On Aussie Election Aftershocks And Life Lessons 05/05/25 | Gordon Campbell
Widening Gap Between Health System Leadership And Health Workforce 03/05/25 | Ian Powell
Fantasy And Exploitation: The US-Ukraine Minerals Deal 02/05/25 | Binoy Kampmark
The Great World War 1914-1945: Germany, Russia, Ukraine 02/05/25 | Keith Rankin
The Enlightenment Is Dead; What Is True Enlightenment? 02/05/25 | Martin LeFevre - Meditatio...
On The Aussie Election Finale 02/05/25 | Gordon Campbell

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WORLD

Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific: Poverty Persists Across PNG And Pacific Despite Economic Growth - World Bank

About half of Papua New Guinea's population lives on less than US$3.65 a day, while Fiji and Solomon Islands are also struggling to raise its living standards.

350.org: 350.org Pacific Reacts To Albanese Win In Australia Federal Elections

The result is an indication that Australia isn’t falling prey to the divisive politics of the far right, but there is still work to be done. Labour has made climate promises in the past and we intend to hold them accountable to these.

Carbon Market Watch: Cookstove Carbon Credits: Recipe For Cooking The Climate Books

A new report reveals that cookstove carbon projects eligible for the Korean Emissions Trading System are at risk of issuing 18 times more credits than they should, echoing past EU carbon market mistakes.

Reporters Without Borders: RSF Releases 2025 World Press Freedom Index

The data measured by the RSF Index’s economic indicator clearly shows that today’s news media are caught between preserving their editorial independence and ensuring their economic survival.

PACER Plus: PACER Plus Joint Committee To Convene In Honiara For Critical Talks On Regional Economic Cooperation

“PACER Plus is more than a trade agreement – it’s a commitment to sustainable development and shared prosperity across the Pacific,” said Mr. Lagolago, Head of the PPIU.

Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth: Tinian Plays Central Role In CNMI Military Expansion

Once home to pivotal World War II operations, Tinian is emerging once again as a critical asset in the United States defence.

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Poverty Persists Across PNG And Pacific Despite Economic Growth - World Bank 05/05/25 | RNZ
CNMI Senate Mulls Bill To House Guam Inmates 05/05/25 | RNZ
UN Warns Of Growing Humanitarian Catastrophe In Gaza 05/05/25 | UN News
350.org Pacific Reacts To Albanese Win In Australia Federal Elections 04/05/25 | 350.org
Ending Violence In Syria 04/05/25 | U.S. Department of State
US Participation In ICJ Advisory Proceedings – Public Hearing On Israeli Obligat... 04/05/25
Reward Offer Of Up To $500,000 For Information Leading To Arrest And/or Convicti... 04/05/25

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LIFESTYLE

Arts Access Aotearoa: Kim Anderson Awarded Deaf And Disabled Artists Fellowship 2025

Based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Kim Anderson (aka Kim Can Draw) is of Māori and Singaporean Chinese descent. She says the Fellowship provides her with the “time, energy and resourcing” needed to develop a graphic novel.

Oratia Books: New Bilingual Picture Book Of Samoan Proverbs In Time For Samoa Language Week 2025

Written by teacher, translator & community leader Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata, the book is designed to introduce children to the rich cultural heritage of Samoa, conveying proverbs that guide family life, leadership, education, and the environment by drawing on a wealth of traditional wisdom that can appeal to younger readers of all ethnicities in Aotearoa.

Headway: Run It Straight

Headway is issuing a strong and urgent warning to whānau, schools, and young people about the deeply troubling ‘Run It Straight’ trend, a challenge gaining popularity among rangatahi that encourages participants to charge at each other in full-speed collisions. This is not a sport; it’s a direct assault on developing brains.

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Gut Microbiome Link To ADHD Reinforced In Scientific Review 05/05/25 | University of the Sun...
Man, 71, Dies In Rest Home From Infected Wound Left Untreated 05/05/25 | RNZ
Bupa Under Scrutiny For Tax Practices As Workers Face Cuts 05/05/25 | E Tu
"Please Don’t Die Today" - A Mother’s Fight Against Asthma 05/05/25 | Asthma and Respirator...
Midwives Critical In A Crisis 05/05/25 | New Zealand College of Midwives
New Zealand To Host Global Rural Health Event; Leaders Spurred To Act 04/05/25 | RNZ
Hīkoi for Health Reaches Final Leg – Heading to Parliament for May 8th Arrival 04/05/25

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Gordon Campbell: On Aussie Election Aftershocks And Life Lessons

NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

Tax Justice Aotearoa: New Report Illustrates Tax System Failures

PSA: PSA Welcomes Increased Defence Spend On Civilian Salaries

New Zealand Government: New Helicopters A Commitment To Global Security

Greenpeace: Greenpeace Calls On Luxon To Show Leadership On Dairy Pollution As Canterbury Floods Highlight Growing Climate Crisis

UnionAID: Fiji Union Leader Visiting NZ Highlighting Struggle Of Garment Workers

Hokotehi Moriori Trust: Historic Translocation Of Hakoakoa Marks New Chapter In Moriori Conservation Leadership

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Worldline: School Holidays And Long Weekends Change Regional Spending Patterns In April

Stats NZ: Livestock Numbers Fall Over The Last 10 Years While Area Planted In Fruit Increases

Moths and Butterflies NZ Trust: Tagged Monarchs Found

Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ: 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Conference Awards - Full List Of Winners

Insurance Council of New Zealand: Insurers Support Kiwis As Severe Weather Eases

Science Media Centre: What Goes Into Making Our Seasonal Flu Jab? – Expert Q+A

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COMMENT

Binoy Kampmark: Fantasy And Exploitation | The US-Ukraine Minerals Deal

Gordon Campbell: On The Aussie Election Finale

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: The Enlightenment Is Dead; What Is True Enlightenment?

Ian Powell: Widening Gap Between Health System Leadership And Health Workforce

Keith Rankin: The Great World War 1914-1945 - Germany, Russia, Ukraine

Gordon Campbell: On Our Austerity Fixation And Canada Staying Centre-left

LATEST HEADLINES

WORLD

Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific: Poverty Persists Across PNG And Pacific Despite Economic Growth - World Bank

350.org: 350.org Pacific Reacts To Albanese Win In Australia Federal Elections

Carbon Market Watch: Cookstove Carbon Credits: Recipe For Cooking The Climate Books

Reporters Without Borders: RSF Releases 2025 World Press Freedom Index

PACER Plus: PACER Plus Joint Committee To Convene In Honiara For Critical Talks On Regional Economic Cooperation

Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth: Tinian Plays Central Role In CNMI Military Expansion

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LIFESTYLE

Arts Access Aotearoa: Kim Anderson Awarded Deaf And Disabled Artists Fellowship 2025

Oratia Books: New Bilingual Picture Book Of Samoan Proverbs In Time For Samoa Language Week 2025

Headway: Run It Straight

Tararua Mountain Race: Celebrating 30 Years Of Grit, Community And Wild Beauty

Public Service Commission: Commissioner To Lead Bargaining With Education Sector

Athletics New Zealand: 6000 Athletes Set To Tackle Iconic Red Stag Rotorua Marathon

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