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NIWA: New Era For NZ Science - First Day Of Earth Sciences NZ

PHARMAC: First Ever National List Of Medical Devices Now Live

Make It 16: Majority Of Youth MPs Back Call To Lower The Voting Age

Government: Bill To Regulate Online Casino Gambling Introduced

Kingi Smiler: Honour Te Tiriti To Restore The Health Of Water

Water New Zealand: Report Reveals Water Unsafe To Drink At Many Schools

Gordon Campbell: On What Our Labour Party Could Learn From Zohran Mamdani

Heaven forbid that an abrasive punk duo that calls itself Bob Vylan should lead a hostile chant at the Glastonbury music festival against a military organisation – not a state, not an ethnic group – that has killed tens of thousands of unarmed civilians, and which is enforcing a famine that is starving thousands of children to death. We are shocked, shocked that anyone should wish ill of such an organisation.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

Greenpeace: Official Documents Reveal Widespread Opposition To Seymour’s Regulatory Standards Bill

Ministry for the Environment described the Bill as 'deeply problematic' and warned that it 'conflicts with the fundamental principles of the environmental management system' and 'poses risks to the health, safety, economic, social, and environmental interests of current and future New Zealanders.'

Brake NZ: Children Most At Risk As Government Forces Reversals Of Safe Speeds On 1 July

The higher speeds kick in on 1 July, during the school holidays, and the reality of central government overriding evidence and local preference is only just becoming clear to many communities.

University of Auckland: A Voice At The Table - Refugee Panel Completes Successful First Term

Rez Gardi MNZM says the panel plays a vital role in ensuring the perspectives and expertise of those with lived experience of forced displacement are not only heard but embedded in government policy and practice.

WWF New Zealand: Government’s Biodiversity Plan Is ‘Light On Detail And Heavy On Vague Intentions’

We still have a chance to turn things around. But this depends on political courage, transparency, and the willingness to put nature at the heart of our national priorities.

NTEM: Tasman Mayoral Relief Fund Open For Donations

Tasman District Deputy Mayor Stu Bryant says the region has experienced significant and widespread damage. One of the most effective ways to support the recovery is by donating to the Mayoral Relief Fund. It enables us to reach those who aren’t able to access assistance through other channels.

PSA: Auditor-General Turns Down PSA Request To Investigate Health NZ, Refers Issues To Auditor

The Government’s underfunding of health to pay for tax cuts has put the health system under enormous pressure and now more than ever taxpayers need assurance health dollars are being spent wisely. We look forward to Audit NZ looking into this.

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Retail NZ: New Shoplifting Penalties A Step In The Right Direction

“It’s great to see new measures being introduced that will broaden opportunities for shoplifting to have significant repercussions,” Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says.

Maritime Union of New Zealand: Ferry Privatisation Would Be A Disaster

Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says past privatisation of strategic transport infrastructure had caused great harm to our national supply chain.

Transpower: Gas Decline Increases Urgency For New Electricity Generation

Declining gas availability means New Zealand has to lift the pace at which it is delivering new electricity generation to reliably meet growing demand over the coming years, a new report from Transpower shows.

NZ Association of Scientists: How ‘Public’ Will Our Public Research Organisations Be?

The NZAS has consistently noted that the reform agenda implemented to date based on the SSAG report has pulled very selectively from the report rather than addressing its recommendations holistically. NZAS Co-Presidents Troy Baisden and Lucy Stewart ask - these are framed as the biggest science system reforms in over 30 years, but how much is actually changing?

Insurance Council of NZ: Insurers Step Up As Recovery Gets Underway

'If your property has been affected, contact your insurer. They can help arrange assessments for your home and any affected land,' ICNZ Chief Executive Kris Faafoi said.

Greenpeace: Greenpeace Activists Rebrand NZ Bottom Trawler 'Ocean Killer' At Sea

The at-sea action comes just weeks after it was revealed a New Zealand vessel dragged up six tonnes of coral in a single trawl on the Chatham Rise, known for being a hotspot for coral life.

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Binoy Kampmark: Operation Midnight Hammer - Were Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Damaged?

Trump was never going to be anything other than optimistic about the result. “Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images,” he blustered. “Obliteration is an accurate term!”

Richard S. Ehrlich: Death, Betrayal & Shocking Allegations - Hun Sen's Revelations

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen livestreamed his bombshell allegations which shocked Thais and sharply increased the political vulnerability of Bangkok's teetering coalition government headed by Mr. Thaksin and his daughter, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Gordon Campbell: On Exonerating Israel, And Demonising Iran

Now that the US and Israel have stopped bombing Iran, Israel can re-focus on its core business of starving children in Gaza, and killing their parents, medical staff, journalists and anyone else who strays across their line of fire.

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: Bill Moyers And The Death Of American Decency

One of the greats of American journalism and political life, Bill Moyers, died in the last few days. In 1989 he famously asked, “Can a nation die from too many lies?” The answer is now self-evident.

Frances Palmer: Memories Of Isfahan And Security Shocks In A Wilder World

New Zealand must pursue policies which genuinely enhance security. These include stronger support for multilateral institutions to protect human rights and climate, and tweaking skill sets at home from 'enhancing our lethality' to strengthening civil defense responses to intensifying climate change crises.

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: To Time Travel, One Must First End Time

The paradox is that we can momentarily step back in time, but only if we completely end time in the present.

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Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There! 11:49 AM | Martin LeFevre - Meditations
Death, Betrayal & Shocking Allegations: Hun Sen's Revelations 01/07/25 | Richard S. Ehrlich
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On What Our Labour Party Could Learn From Zohran Mamdani 01/07/25 | Gordon Campbell
Memories Of Isfahan And Security Shocks In A Wilder World 30/06/25 | Frances Palmer
Bill Moyers And The Death Of American Decency 30/06/25 | Martin LeFevre - Meditations
A Vassal’s Impulse: Australia Backs US Strike On Iran 29/06/25 | Binoy Kampmark

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UN Department of Global Communications: FFD4 Opens With A Renewed Global Framework ToTackle Sustainable Development Challenges

Consensus declaration signals action on debt, investment, and financial system reform.

NZDF: Royal New Zealand Navy Frigate Visits Jakarta

“This visit by Te Kaha reflects the importance of the defence relationship between New Zealand and Indonesia,” said Commodore Arndell. “Ours is a shared commitment to regional maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and this is a welcome opportunity to continue our dialogue and cooperation with the Indonesian Navy.”

Physicians for Human Rights: Agreement Between Rwanda And DRC “Sidelines Human Rights”

We welcome any dialogue and de-escalation in the devastating conflict in eastern DRC, but it is important to note that the new agreement between Rwanda and DRC contains major omissions and does not adequately safeguard civilians in the region.

Consumer Council of Fiji: 2025/2026 National Budget—A Socially Responsive Budget

Whilst the Consumer Council reiterates its support for the budget’s direction but stresses that the implementation phase will be critical, retailers are urged to pass on every cent of the savings to their customers. The Council will not hesitate to take action against non-compliance.

Climate Action Network: Thousands March In Hundreds Of Cities Demanding International Financial Overhaul Ahead Of UN Finance Conference

The global actions are calling for a transformation of the international financial system, as well as immediate demands such as debt cancellation, wealth taxes, and the delivery of climate finance.

People with Disability Australia - PWDA: Less Bang For Your Buck – NSW Budget Is Missing Key Opportunities For Everyone

Although the Government has committed to improve housing for the people of NSW, PWDA is disappointed the Budget does little to directly address the housing crisis facing people with disability.

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Hapai Te Hauora: Wai July Launches - Tāne Māori Encouraged To Go Alcohol-Free This July

Wai July was created in response to the ongoing impacts of alcohol harm in Māori communities. Māori men continue to be overrepresented in alcohol-related harm statistics, from long-term health conditions to whānau violence and mental distress.

TVNZ: TVNZ Unveils 2025's Biggest Streaming Hits

Leading the pack is 1News at Six, the most streamed show on TVNZ+, reaching 698,000 logged in viewers and firmly positioning the show as the nation's top choice for trusted television news.

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa: New Zealand's Outdated HIV Criminalisation Laws Need To Change

A new nationwide survey is inviting people living with HIV in Aotearoa to share how the country’s outdated criminalisation laws and policies have affected their lives, as calls grow for urgent policy reform.

JustSpeak: JustSpeak To Launch A Global Freedom Scholars Network For Aotearoa New Zealand

This is an opportunity to grow people’s understanding of some of the benefits and challenges of higher education in prisons, and post-release.

New Zealand Olympic Committee: Liti And Patolo Named NZ Team Flag Bearers

Weightlifters David Liti and Tui-Alofa Patolo are part of a nine-strong weightlifting contingent at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games Games, with five members set to make their New Zealand Team debut.

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand: Over $39 Million In Holidays Act Remediation Payments Made To Health NZ’s Waikato Staff

The remediation payment is for the period from 1 May 2010 to 30 June 2022. The payroll in Waikato is progressively being made compliant and staff in Waikato will receive a second payment later this year from 1 July 2022 up to the date of the second payment.

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