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NZ Police: National Police Operation To Enforce New Gang Insignia Laws

SLSNZ: Stark Message To Public After Near Miss At Piha

Te Pāti Māori: Survivors Deserve More Than Empty Words

Government: Government Apologises For Abuse In Care

RNZ: Govt Reverses Decision To Bar Journalist From Abuse Apology

Culture & Heritage: Burial Of Sir Robert Gillies KNZM - NZ Flag at Half-Mast

Government: Crown Observer Appointed To Wellington City Council

Lindsay Shelton: Consulting, or not consulting

Alastair Thompson: Google's Support For Democracy And Media In NZ | Part 2 - Google & Scoop; A Brief History

Scoop is not at all annoyed with Google about their current position on the Digital Bargaining Bill. For us the villains here are the two largest digital publishers, NZME and STUFF, who have pushed for this bill, and who appear to be unconcerned about the consequences of their actions for smaller publishers such as us.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

VisAble: National Apology Marks Important Step For Disabled Community, But True Change Requires Lasting Action

Systemic abuse occurs when there are failures across institutions, policies, and cultural attitudes that marginalise disabled people, rendering them vulnerable to harm. This apology, while welcomed, must be accompanied by concrete steps to bring about systemic change.

NZ Government: Prime Minister Apologises For Abuse In Care

Today I stand before you as the representative of not only this Government, but all of the governments that have gone before us to offer a formal and unreserved apology for the abuse you suffered while in state care, churches and other faith-based places.

NZ Government: Govt Strengthens Protection For People In State Care

Following the National Apology, the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill will have its first reading.

Green Party: Govt Move To Exclude Journalist Risks Chilling Effect

“When a journalist is barred from doing their job, just because they asked the Prime Minister difficult questions, it sets a dangerous precedent,” says the Green Party’s Media and Communications spokesperson Hūhana Lyndon.

Taupo Neighbourhood Support: Secure Your Vehicle With Anti-theft Screws

Number plate theft is on the rise according to police figures, so it’s important to take action to protect your vehicle. Anti-theft screws are tamper-proof & require a special tool to remove, making it much more difficult for offenders to steal number plates.

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission: Commission Calls For The Promise Of Te Tiriti O Waitangi To Be Honoured

The Commission’s Rongomau Taketake Indigenous Rights Governance Partner, Dayle Takitimu, said the Government had completely ignored the Waitangi Tribunal’s recommendations in its interim report Ngā Mātāpono, including for the Bill to be abandoned.

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Air New Zealand: Air New Zealand And Cathay Pacific Welcome New Zealand Ministerial Approval To Extend Partnership

The re-authorisation of this alliance means we can continue providing better connectivity and more travel options for our customers, which is particularly important as both markets continue to recover from the pandemic.

Bill Bennett: Spark looks to bigger phone bundles for ARPU refresh

In this week's Download Weekly newsletter - Spark has announced new mobile plans which have the potential to improve its average revenue per user (ARPU). Apple enters LEO satellite sector.

Greenpeace: New Anchor Butter Owner Must Go Palm Kernel-free

Greenpeace launched legal proceedings against Fonterra earlier this year, challenging claims on its Anchor Butter packaging that the product is 100% New Zealand Grass-Fed. Greenpeace has also called on Fonterra to end the use of palm kernel across all its all its suppliers by changing its Terms of Supply.

Science Media Centre: What To Expect From COP29 – Expert Reaction

This year, COP29 provides a critical opportunity to galvanise global efforts for stronger national action on climate and health.

Infrastructure New Zealand: Unlocking ‘Lazy’ Capital To Build New Infrastructure For Our Future

New Zealand’s infrastructure gap is significant, and the long-term capital required to address it is a heavy burden for both central and local governments to bear alone. To overcome these challenges, we need to tap into capital.

Parrot Analytics: Paramount Earnings - Can Ellison Strike The Right Balance?

Skydance/Paramount’s challenge and opportunity lie in balancing its legacy strengths — led by CBS series and the NFL — with a robust streaming future, maximizing the value of its existing assets.

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Alastair Thompson: Google's Support For Democracy And Media In NZ | Part 1 - The Digital Media Bargaining Bill, NZME, STUFF & Google

The survival of NZ independent Media in NZ including publications like Scoop.co.nz is endangered by the conduct of Stuff and their continuing efforts to extort money from Google via the Digital Media Bargaining Bill. Commercially the situation for all news media in NZ is dire and has been for years, but the Digital Media Bargaining Bill is threatening to make things a lot worse.

Binoy Kampmark: The Remembrance Day Amnesia Racket

The statement here is not “lest we forget” but “what should be remembered?” Corpses are only memorable if they are useful. The fallen serve as bricks and masonry for the next slaughter, engineered by war criminals, the negligent and the incompetent.

Gordon Campbell: On The Crown’s Sorry Excuse For An Apology

Without disclosing the size and formula of the monetary compensation that the government is prepared to offer to those abused while in state care, a mere apology verges on being another form of abuse.

Gordon Campbell: On Abortion’s Role In The US Election

America has moved decisively to the right not only politically, but socially and economically.

Binoy Kampmark: The Musings Of Shigeru Ishiba - Visions Of An Asian NATO

Ishiba’s ideas may well have to be put back into cold storage – at least in the interim. And as luck would have it, his own prime ministerial tenure already looks threatened.

Ian Powell: From Thriving To Surviving - ‘Poster Child’ General Practice Struggle Symbolises Primary Care Crisis

Ian Powell discusses a crisis at a ‘poster child’ general practice in New Zealand as part of a wider primary care crisis.

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UN News: COP29 - Push For Agreement On A New Climate Finance Deal ‘Right From The Start’

Following another year of record-high global heat and extreme weather events, UN climate chief Simon Stiell told negotiators at COP29 in Baku that setting an ambitious new climate finance target is crucial for the well-being of all nations, including the wealthiest and most powerful.

Powering Past Coal Alliance: Coal Transition Commission Lays Out Recommendations To Accelerate The Coal-to-Clean Energy Transition

“Accelerating Coal-to-Clean Energy Transitions: First Report and Recommendations of the Coal Transition Commission” seeks to advance the collective understanding of the opportunities, challenges and potential policy solutions to hasten the transition.

Global Climate and Health Alliance: Governments Must Commit Trillions In Climate Finance To Protect People’s Health

More than 100 organisations from across the international health and climate community have endorsed nine recommendations for the summit in ‘A COP29 for People and Planet’, a policy brief produced through consultations convened by the Global Climate and Health Alliance.

Government of Vanuatu: Ahead Of COP29, Landmark ICJ Climate Case Looms, With Vanuatu As First Country Speaking

In schedule change, Vanuatu’s testimony will now open landmark ICJ climate change case as 110 UN member states and intergovernmental organisations make their case in The Hague, starting 2 December.

Global Strategic Communications Council: COP29 Curtain Raiser - COP29 Expectations

As negotiators descend on Baku they will know that 2024 is set to yet again be the hottest year in history, so each of the last 10 years is among the 10 hottest on record. The planet is now the hottest it’s been in 120,000 years, long before humans started choosing safe places to live and farm.

UNFPA: UNFPA Calls On The Global Community To Stand With Women And Youth In Afghanistan

With increased resources, we can extend our reach to offer vital support where it’s needed most and help protect the lives of women and young people in Afghanistan to ensure their basic needs are met, including during humanitarian crises.

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University of Auckland: 800 Mathematicians Set To Converge On Auckland

The largest gathering of mathematicians in New Zealand ever by a very long shot will feature post-quantum cryptography, maths communication, AI, and industrial maths, along with a special session on maths education.

NZEI Te Riu Roa: NZEI Te Riu Roa Joins Calls To Restore Cut To Pasifika Early Literacy Project

Tute Mila, incoming NZEI Te Riu Roa General Membership Representative, says that the Pasifika Early Literacy Project has been crucial in helping Pasifika learners thrive in their education and maintain their cultural identities.

NZ Opera: New Zealand Opera To Celebrate 25 Years In 2025

Building on recent momentum, NZ Opera continues to push the artform forward with an exciting 2025 season featuring three major productions: La bohème by Puccini, The Monster in the Maze by Jonathan Dove, and back by popular demand, a South Island season of Mansfield Park, based on Jane Austen’s classic novel.

NZ Rugby League: Kiwi Ferns Ready To Defend Their Pacific Championships Title In Thrilling Final

Both teams have reason to make this final one for the books. While the Kiwi Ferns fight to hold onto their title, the Jillaroos will be equally driven to mark this occasion for their own captain, Ali Brigginshaw, who steps onto the field for her 25th game in Australian colors.

PHARMAC: Newly Funded Medicine To Benefit 110 More People With Thyroid, Liver, And Kidney Cancer

Dr David Hughes, Pharmac’s Chief Medical Officer, says feedback on the public consultation helped Pharmac make small changes to the final eligibility criteria for kidney and thyroid cancer to make sure the right people can access treatment.

Plunket: Plunket’s New One Stop Community Hub Opens In Dunedin

Plunket nurses, kaiāwhina and community Karitāne health workers, and community services such as playgroups, antenatal classes, injury prevention and volunteer home visiting services will all be under one roof.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

VisAble: National Apology Marks Important Step For Disabled Community, But True Change Requires Lasting Action

NZ Government: Prime Minister Apologises For Abuse In Care

NZ Government: Govt Strengthens Protection For People In State Care

Green Party: Govt Move To Exclude Journalist Risks Chilling Effect

Taupo Neighbourhood Support: Secure Your Vehicle With Anti-theft Screws

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission: Commission Calls For The Promise Of Te Tiriti O Waitangi To Be Honoured

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Air New Zealand: Air New Zealand And Cathay Pacific Welcome New Zealand Ministerial Approval To Extend Partnership

Bill Bennett: Spark looks to bigger phone bundles for ARPU refresh

Greenpeace: New Anchor Butter Owner Must Go Palm Kernel-free

Science Media Centre: What To Expect From COP29 – Expert Reaction

Infrastructure New Zealand: Unlocking ‘Lazy’ Capital To Build New Infrastructure For Our Future

Parrot Analytics: Paramount Earnings - Can Ellison Strike The Right Balance?

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COMMENT

Alastair Thompson: Google's Support For Democracy And Media In NZ | Part 1 - The Digital Media Bargaining Bill, NZME, STUFF & Google

Binoy Kampmark: The Remembrance Day Amnesia Racket

Gordon Campbell: On The Crown’s Sorry Excuse For An Apology

Gordon Campbell: On Abortion’s Role In The US Election

Binoy Kampmark: The Musings Of Shigeru Ishiba - Visions Of An Asian NATO

Ian Powell: From Thriving To Surviving - ‘Poster Child’ General Practice Struggle Symbolises Primary Care Crisis

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WORLD

UN News: COP29 - Push For Agreement On A New Climate Finance Deal ‘Right From The Start’

Powering Past Coal Alliance: Coal Transition Commission Lays Out Recommendations To Accelerate The Coal-to-Clean Energy Transition

Global Climate and Health Alliance: Governments Must Commit Trillions In Climate Finance To Protect People’s Health

Government of Vanuatu: Ahead Of COP29, Landmark ICJ Climate Case Looms, With Vanuatu As First Country Speaking

Global Strategic Communications Council: COP29 Curtain Raiser - COP29 Expectations

UNFPA: UNFPA Calls On The Global Community To Stand With Women And Youth In Afghanistan

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University of Auckland: 800 Mathematicians Set To Converge On Auckland

NZEI Te Riu Roa: NZEI Te Riu Roa Joins Calls To Restore Cut To Pasifika Early Literacy Project

NZ Opera: New Zealand Opera To Celebrate 25 Years In 2025

NZ Rugby League: Kiwi Ferns Ready To Defend Their Pacific Championships Title In Thrilling Final

PHARMAC: Newly Funded Medicine To Benefit 110 More People With Thyroid, Liver, And Kidney Cancer

Plunket: Plunket’s New One Stop Community Hub Opens In Dunedin

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