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NSW introduces legislation to overhaul environmental offset scheme – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

New Zealand PM suggests Australians are stupid in long-running war of words

Australian Prime Minister responded with a favorite joke — that no one can understand the New Zealand accent

The Independent UK

New Zealand Prime Minister Defends Removal Of Maori Phrases

The removal of Maori phrases from an invitation to an Australian official sparks discussions in New Zealand, highlighting debates on language and culture.

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New Zealand leader defends the removal of Māori phrases from an official invitation

New Zealand's prime minister is defending the removal of basic Māori phrases meaning “hello” and “New Zealand” from a lunar new year invitation to an Australian official

The Independent UK

‘Dangerous’ and ‘retrograde’: Māori leaders sound alarm over policy shifts in New Zealand

Experts say policy changes that include scrapping Māori-led programs will harm communities and put New Zealand’s ‘great reputation’ at risk

The Guardian - AU

Australia, Canada and New Zealand leaders urge ceasefire in Gaza to end ‘catastrophic’ situation

Prime ministers release joint statement saying they are ‘gravely concerned about the prospect of further escalation across the region’

The Guardian - AU

Landmark investigation finds 200,000 people were abused in New Zealand care institutions

Physical, emotional, mental and sexual abuse was widespread in both state and faith-based care institutions

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New Zealand Prime Minister Expresses Regret Over Abuse Report

New Zealand PM expresses regret over 200,000 individuals abused in state and religious care, prompting calls for accountability and systemic reforms.

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New Zealand inquiry finds 200,000 abused in state and religious care

Nearly one in three people in state or religious care between 1950 and 2019 experienced abuse, inquiry finds.

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‘National disgrace’: landmark New Zealand report finds 200,000 victims of abuse in state care

PM declares ‘dark and sorrowful day’ as royal commission details decades of abuse in state and faith-based institutions

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand Inquiry Reveals Decades Of Abuse And Cover-Ups

The Royal Commission report in New Zealand exposes decades of abuse in state and church care, calling for accountability and reform to protect vulnerable i...

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New Zealand finds that state and religious institutions failed to prevent or stop decades of abuse

A six-year New Zealand inquiry into abuse, neglect and exploitation of children and vulnerable adults in state, foster and faith-based care between 1950 and 1999 found nearly a third of those in care were physically, sexually, verbally or psychologically harmed

The Independent UK

Fears rightwing coalition will unwind NZ gun reforms brought in after Christchurch massacre

Advocates warn New Zealand laws brought in by Jacinda Ardern in wake of mosque shootings at risk in review spearheaded by former gun lobbyist

The Guardian - AU

The government wants to give local bodies more power – that should include the power to tax

Where should real political power and authority reside in New Zealand? Since last year’s election, that’s been the central question behind a number of significant policy reversals.

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World Leaders Condemn Shooting At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania

Global leaders denounce violence at Trump rally, express solidarity and condemn political violence.

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NZ PM Luxon heads home after blunder-ful Japan trip

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has labelled some Kiwi business leaders as the "C-List" in a gaffe revealing his fondness for the political fight.

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Japan And New Zealand Strengthen Security Cooperation

Japan and New Zealand agree on intelligence sharing pact to address regional security challenges and escalating tensions in the South China Sea.

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Japan, New Zealand agree on intel sharing pact amid growing regional security concerns

Japan and New Zealand have agreed in principle on an intelligence sharing pact as their leaders shared concern about the increasingly challenging security environment in the region, including closer ties between Russia and North Korea

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China Premier Li Backs 'Dialogue, Not Confrontation' In New Zealand

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Friday he supported "dialogue, not confrontation" during a visit to New Zealand where he stirred up hope of new trade avenues.

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China's Premier Li Qiang Visits New Zealand And Australia

Premier Li's visit to New Zealand underscores strong ties, trade relations, and regional dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Independent UK

China's Premier Li is visiting New Zealand, where security fears vie with trade hopes on the agenda

China's Premier Li Qiang has arrived in New Zealand at the start of a weeklong tour that also includes Australia and Malaysia

AAP

Immigration brouhaha rumbles on as Dutton hits out

With the Labor government poised to update a controversial immigration direction, Peter Dutton has deflected attacks on his record as immigration minister.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: parliamentary sittings have become as painful for Albanese as they were for Morrison

It was often said of the former Morrison government that it found parliamentary sittings particularly fraught. The same has become true of its successor.

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Hundreds of visas reinstated on 'Australian connection'

More than 180 visa cancellations were overturned by a tribunal after the government ordered foreign nationals' connections with Australia be made a priority.

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NZ Budget 2024: the coalition needs a circuit breaker – the National Party most of all

When finance minister Nicola Willis stands to deliver her first budget tomorrow, it will be a significant moment for her personally, but also for the coalition government, and her own National Party in particular.

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