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KiwiRail: Interislander Implementing Improvements In Wake Of Grounding

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ACT New Zealand: Simon Court Responds To Feedback On Licencing Trust Bill

NZ Labour Party: Funding For Gumboot Friday Should Pause

NZCTU: Monthly Employment Data Shows Weakness In Economy

Science Media Centre: Police Withdrawing From Mental Health Calls- Expert Reaction

Government: Historic Redress Inequities For Lake Alice Survivors

ERO: Chronic Absence In Schools Doubled In Last Decade

Gordon Campbell: On America’s Fear Of Foreigners

Yes, let's all make America great again. Let's go back to the days when America was the Great Melting Pot, and Americans fully embraced the inscription on the Statue of Liberty that urges the world to send America “its tired, its poor, its huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Truly, that was the attitude that made America great. For the past eight years though, Donald Trump has been selling a stunted vision of America. The tens of millions of Americans who comprise Trump Nation have been told to cower in fear of immigrants

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

NZ Government: Breast Screening Age Extension Begins In Nelson Marlborough

Over the next five years, women will continue to be eligible, while living in Nelson Marlborough, for screening at sites in district until they turn 75, before a roll out across the country from October 2025.

NZ Police: Police Reassure Public With High Visibility Across Network

The focus for Police and partner agencies is on ensuring these hubs are places where the public and commuters can be safe and feel safe.

Office of the Privacy Commissioner: Global Privacy Authorities Issue Follow-up Joint Statement On Data Scraping After Industry Engagement

The discussions between industry representatives and data protection authorities enabled all parties to further examine issues related to data scraping.

PSA: Industrial Action Escalates As NZDF Refuses To Budge On Zero Pay Rise

This stubborn refusal to increase the zero-pay rise offer shows how little NZDF respects and values its civilian workers who like many are doing it tough in a cost-of-living crisis.

RNZ: Five Eyes Alliance Gives Security Guidance For Tech Start-ups

SIS Director-General Andrew Hampton said 'a small number of foreign states' were actively trying to steal emerging technologies.

Green Party: Luxon Needs To Address The Cow In The Room

Agriculture is the biggest emitting sector in Aotearoa - accounting for more than half of our emissions. Luxon has done everything he can to make matters worse in these areas, selling out to big dairy at the expense of people and planet.

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NZ Institute of Building Surveyors: Self-certification Is Putting The Cart Before The Horse

Self-certification is something that can be worked towards, but the sector’s education processes need to be up to scratch first.

Natural Hazards Commission: Iwi Works With Scientists To Protect Community From Natural Hazards

Board Chair of Takapūwāhia Marae, Callum Kātene, says that as climate disasters increase in frequency and intensity, Māori face growing threats to their lands, homes, taonga, people, and culture.

REINZ: Real Estate Institute Of New Zealand Reports Strong Growth In New Zealand's Rural Market

Overall, the REINZ All Farm Price Index decreased by 2.9% in the three months to September 2024 compared to the previous three months and by 14.0% compared to the same period in 2023.

Auckland Zoo: Auckland Zoo’s New Online Conservation Learning Platform Opens Up World Of Opportunity For All

The programme of courses for the new platform have been created by the Zoo’s internationally renowned and passionate group of conservation educators, who also facilitate sessions at the Zoo and out in the community.

Science Media Centre: Commonwealth Ocean Declaration - Expert Reaction

The declaration includes commitments to increasing marine protected areas, reducing plastic pollution and shipping emissions, and maintaining countries' maritime boundaries in the face of sea level rise.

Christchurch Airport: Christchurch Airport Delivers Big On Freight

Christchurch Airport CEO Justin Watson says, “The unique nature of Christchurch Airport and its ability to operate 24/7 is a key reason why the freight sector is such a success story for our airport and our economy; your parcels arrive sooner, and Kiwi goods are exported fresher.”

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Gordon Campbell: On Why So Many Young Males Like Donald Trump

Some clues to the allure of Trumpism can be found in the gender gap of unprecedented size that has opened up between those in the 18-29 age group.

Binoy Kampmark: Virtuous, Smug And Venal - British Electoral Interference In The US

US politics remain a matter of enormous importance to the UK. Interfering in US elections is a habit that dies hardest of all.

Ramzy Baroud: ‘Gaza Is Ours, Forever’ - Israel’s Extremists Have A Plan For The Day After The Genocide

Israel is a settler-colonial society, which has linked its colonial expansion to religious diktats and prophecies. So the forced departure from Gaza, to most of these settlers, must have appeared to represent both national treason and a sacrilegious act.

Peter Dunne: Dunne's Weekly - Volunteers Run Our Emergency Services

In many ways, volunteer firefighters typify community life in New Zealand. It has been often said that the two best ways to get known in a new community are to join the local volunteer fire brigade, or the school committee. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, and backgrounds. The resilience of the UFBA over the last almost 150 years stems from this.

Binoy Kampmark: Cattle Dog Gusto - How Bluey Conquered The United States

The fascinating aspect about Bluey is its central premise: neither the viewing parents nor their engaged children are treated like passive imbeciles. Both groups can partake in the themes of the series without feeling infantilised.

Gordon Campbell: On Dissing Wellington, And Porridge Radio

National has never forgiven Wellington for voting for Labour and the Greens.

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WORLD

John P. Ruehl, IMI: Which Countries Are On The Brink Of Going Nuclear?

Global nuclear tensions are rising, emboldening Iran’s ambitions and putting other nuclear-threshold nations on notice. As major powers posture, countries once cautious may now reconsider their restraint.

Symbio Wildlife Park: Olaf The Rare Albino Wallaby Joey Celebrates First Halloween

Olaf who is now approximately 8 months old, being originally born the size of a jelly bean, is going from strength to strength, and visitors have been flocking to the Southern Sydney Wildlife Park to meet him.

United Nations: Report Of The Special Rapporteur On The Situation Of Human Rights In The Palestinian Territories Occupied Since 1967

Genocide is a complex and insidious crime; proving destructive intent is an onerous task - yet not when it is so ostentatious, sustained by a political doctrine of ideological hatred and articulated through institutional structures and policies.

Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency: FFA Marks Ground-breaking Of The New Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre

The new RFSC, a state-of-the-art facility with estimated costing of over US$7.1 million, is designed to enhance maritime surveillance, and regional cooperation among FFA’s 17 Members.

PPSeAWA: 28th International Conference Of The Pan Pacific & SE Asia Women’s Association To Address Climate Change Challenges in Wellington

This year’s conference will focus on the pressing issue of climate change, specifically the effects of severe weather events and the planning for potential managed retreats and adaptation in vulnerable communities.

UN News: Sudan Trapped In A ‘Nightmare Of Violence’, UN Chief Tells Security Council

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday the people of Sudan are trapped in a “nightmare of violence, hunger, disease and displacement”, as the brutal war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to rage.

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Samantha Mythen, RNZ: How A Kiwi Education Shaped Stellar Career Of Malaysia's First Astrophysicist

The astrophysics field 'didn't even exist' in Malaysia in the 1970s: 'It was that New Zealand attitude that spurred me on.'

Big Buddy: Big Buddy Launches New Programme To Make It Easier For More Men To Step Up And Help More Boys

The new Big Buddy Group programme will help ease their waiting list of boys - with case study of early success story. It is designed to improve the boys’ communication skills, help them build stronger interpersonal relationships, and improve well-being and confidence - give a sense of belonging and help the boys aspire to educational, vocational or career goals.

Emirates Team NZ: America's Cup - Looking To The Future By Building On The Success Of Barcelona

Emirates Team NZ have completed one of the most successful America’s Cup campaigns in history. For the Defender, Emirates Team NZ having won the America’s Cup 3 times in a row, it now presents an opportunity for the growth of the America’s Cup from the strong foundation of success in recent history.

NZEI Te Riu Roa: An Effective System Tackling Absenteeism Should Have Educators At Its Centre

NZEI Te Riu Roa President, Mark Potter, says that the weaknesses identified in the current system are down to either lack of resourcing or socioeconomic factors that contribute to absenteeism like trauma and poverty.

National Library Of NZ: National Library To Host The Lilburn Lecture 2024 – The Music Critic: An Endangered Species In Aotearoa?

This year arts commentator Elizabeth Kerr explores the role of the music critic in the Aotearoa arts ecosystem, looking back to Lilburn’s own experiences under the harsh pen of critics and recalling feisty New Zealand music writers from last century.

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Experience Out-Of-This-World Music With The NZSO And Star Violinist

The Planets: Elgar & Holst is performed in Wellington and Auckland with the orchestra lead by NZSO Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor Gemma New.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

NZ Government: Breast Screening Age Extension Begins In Nelson Marlborough

NZ Police: Police Reassure Public With High Visibility Across Network

Office of the Privacy Commissioner: Global Privacy Authorities Issue Follow-up Joint Statement On Data Scraping After Industry Engagement

PSA: Industrial Action Escalates As NZDF Refuses To Budge On Zero Pay Rise

RNZ: Five Eyes Alliance Gives Security Guidance For Tech Start-ups

Green Party: Luxon Needs To Address The Cow In The Room

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

NZ Institute of Building Surveyors: Self-certification Is Putting The Cart Before The Horse

Natural Hazards Commission: Iwi Works With Scientists To Protect Community From Natural Hazards

REINZ: Real Estate Institute Of New Zealand Reports Strong Growth In New Zealand's Rural Market

Auckland Zoo: Auckland Zoo’s New Online Conservation Learning Platform Opens Up World Of Opportunity For All

Science Media Centre: Commonwealth Ocean Declaration - Expert Reaction

Christchurch Airport: Christchurch Airport Delivers Big On Freight

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COMMENT

Gordon Campbell: On Why So Many Young Males Like Donald Trump

Binoy Kampmark: Virtuous, Smug And Venal - British Electoral Interference In The US

Ramzy Baroud: ‘Gaza Is Ours, Forever’ - Israel’s Extremists Have A Plan For The Day After The Genocide

Peter Dunne: Dunne's Weekly - Volunteers Run Our Emergency Services

Binoy Kampmark: Cattle Dog Gusto - How Bluey Conquered The United States

Gordon Campbell: On Dissing Wellington, And Porridge Radio

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WORLD

John P. Ruehl, IMI: Which Countries Are On The Brink Of Going Nuclear?

Symbio Wildlife Park: Olaf The Rare Albino Wallaby Joey Celebrates First Halloween

United Nations: Report Of The Special Rapporteur On The Situation Of Human Rights In The Palestinian Territories Occupied Since 1967

Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency: FFA Marks Ground-breaking Of The New Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre

PPSeAWA: 28th International Conference Of The Pan Pacific & SE Asia Women’s Association To Address Climate Change Challenges in Wellington

UN News: Sudan Trapped In A ‘Nightmare Of Violence’, UN Chief Tells Security Council

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LIFESTYLE

Samantha Mythen, RNZ: How A Kiwi Education Shaped Stellar Career Of Malaysia's First Astrophysicist

Big Buddy: Big Buddy Launches New Programme To Make It Easier For More Men To Step Up And Help More Boys

Emirates Team NZ: America's Cup - Looking To The Future By Building On The Success Of Barcelona

NZEI Te Riu Roa: An Effective System Tackling Absenteeism Should Have Educators At Its Centre

National Library Of NZ: National Library To Host The Lilburn Lecture 2024 – The Music Critic: An Endangered Species In Aotearoa?

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Experience Out-Of-This-World Music With The NZSO And Star Violinist

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