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What NZ needs to watch as Australia reforms gun laws after the Bondi terror attack

The Bondi terror attack on Sunday has seen Australian federal, state and territory governments agree to the biggest overhaul of firearms regulations since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.

The Conversation

Return to surplus pushed out again in New Zealand

New Zealand's fiscal woes are set to lengthen with the mid-year budget pushing out a return to surplus to 2030.

AAP

Communities must be central to climate adaptation strategies – 10 insights to guide national policy

Discussions about how New Zealand should adapt to a changing climate have been going on for more than two decades.

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Ex-F1 race director Michael Masi lands new role in Kiwi championship

Masi left Formula 1 following the fallout of the 2021 Abu Dhabi season final, and now holds a very similar role with MotorSport New Zealand

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Ex-F1 race director Masi lands new role in Kiwi championship

Masi left F1 following the fallout of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and now holds a very similar role with MotorSport New Zealand

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Jimmy Lai’s conviction condemned as ‘travesty of justice’ that deepens fears over Hong Kong press freedom

Britain, New Zealand and Taiwan condemn ‘politically motivated prosecution’ of media tycoon

The Independent UK

How NZ streaming costs and choices could change after the epic Netflix-Paramount battle for Warner Bros

The battle between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros Discovery may significantly affect New Zealand’s screen sector, audience choice, local production opportunities and industry growth.

The Conversation

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Alice in wonderland: more glory for Sydney-born ski ace

Alice Robinson, the Sydney-born racer who's becoming a global ski star in New Zealand, has won another World Cup race in Switzerland.

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'Hot' Sobey's stocks rise, steers Phoenix past Breakers

Nathan Sobey has put on a shooting clinic, pouring in 36 points as South East Melbourne made light work of the New Zealand Breakers.

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Faster, cheaper … but better? The devil in the resource management reform detail

When the coalition government this week unveiled reforms to finally replace New Zealand’s Resource Management Act (RMA), many of us would have been glad to see the back of it.

The Conversation

Antarctica, New Zealand and Indonesia Named Among 'Safest Places' If Putin Triggers a War Across Europe

A new global safety analysis names Antarctica, New Zealand and Indonesia among the safest regions if a major European war involving Russia breaks out, citing isolation, neutrality and geographic barriers.

International Business Times UK

The year’s best meteor shower is about to start – here’s how to see it

Where many other meteor showers are often over-hyped, the Geminids are the real deal: far and away the best shower of the year, peaking on December 14–15 in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Conversation

Through the mill: Tokoroa’s tough year was about much more than job losses

For Kinleith Mill, cycles of new owners, restructuring and retrenchment have been a fact of life since the 1980s. Each ownership change and downsizing has affected the mill’s workforce – and, inevitably, the Tokoroa community.

The Conversation

8 reasons the government should not introduce oral nicotine pouches to NZ

It is now clear the government has failed to meet New Zealand’s smokefree goal of fewer than 5% of people from all population groups smoking by the end of this year.

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NZ needs more entrepreneurs. Will its new tertiary strategy reward real risk takers?

The government’s recently released Tertiary Education Strategy 2025–2030 signals a shift towards harnessing the sector to address New Zealand’s long-standing productivity issues. But the strategy and its goals aren’t necessarily aligned.

The Independent UK

All Blacks to host Ireland at Eden Park fortress as 2026 home fixtures confirmed

New Zealand will also host Australia at a ground where they have not been beaten for more than 30 years

The Independent UK

Maori rights under threat in New Zealand, warns UN committee

Report also raises alarm over budget cuts to Maori services and moves to minimise role of Treaty of Waitangi in education and governance

The Guardian - AU

UN report sounds alarm over Māori rights in New Zealand

UN committee raised concerns over government policies including scrapping the Māori Health Authority and funding cuts for Indigenous services

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Aust's biggest self-storage chain to be taken private

National Storage, which owns 290 self-storage locations in Australia and New Zealand, has agreed to be acquired by Brookfield and GIC for $4 billion.

The Guardian - AU

From ‘terrorist’ to national treasure, renowned Māori activist finally tells his own story

Tāme Iti’s colourful memoir covers his decades-long fight for Indigenous rights in New Zealand and takes aim at ‘saboteurs’ in the government

Cycling News

Payson McElveen unveils film about 'once-in-a-lifetime' ride, finishing 242 miles of New Zealand trails with 25,000 feet of climbing in 24 hours

US rider says 'it was a surreal feeling' when he finished with 25 minutes to spare

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England and Scotland's dream World Cup draws: How to get the kindest group stage possible

England and Scotland will be hoping for the kindest World Cup 2026 group stage draw possible with some permutations making it less straightforward than just picking the lowest-ranked possible sides in each pot

The Independent UK

NZ police recover swallowed Fabergé pendant from alleged thief after six-day wait

It was retrieved through ‘natural means’, with no medical intervention necessary

The Conversation

NZ’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach

The New Zealand government’s decision this week to reject all of the Climate Change Commission’s emission target recommendations was just the latest in a string of policy statements that weaken the country’s action on climate.

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New Zealand World Cup 2026 squad: Darren Bazeley's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The New Zealand World Cup 2026 squad will be the All Whites' first in 16 years

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