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WMO: Many Glaciers Will Not Survive This Century

NZ Labour Party: Govt Must Tackle Meth Use Crisis

Athletics NZ: Hamish Kerr Claims Silver at 2025 World Indoor Championships

Lindsay Shelton: Apologies, but no one is responsible?

Science Media Centre: What’s Next For COVID Vaccines In NZ? – Expert Q&A

Ipsos: Inflation continues to be the biggest issue for 1 in 2 NZers

Ian Apperley: Punishing AirBnB owners

Stephen Olsen: Cat manual given purr-fect launch

Gordon Campbell: Gordon Campbell On Winston Peters’ Bad Trip, And The Return Of The PPPs Zombie

According to RNZ’s embedded reporter, the importance of Winston Peters’ talks in Washington this week “cannot be overstated.” Right. “Exceptionally important.” said the maestro himself. This epic importance doesn’t seem to have culminated in anything more than us expressing our “concern” to the Americans about a series of issues that are already done and dusted. Tariffs? Australia isn’t getting an exemption, so why would we? Slashing 80% of the US foreign aid budget, and leaving the door open to China in the Pacific? A fait accompli, already.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

New Zealand Police: Three Ps In A Pod

Central Pulse Netball, Women’s Phoenix Football and Hurricanes Poua teams, all now have New Zealand Police German shepherd patrol puppies named after them: Pulse, Phoenix and Poua, named after the local women’s sports teams to help shine more on women’s top-level sport.

NZ Labour Party: Govt’s Continued Lack Of Action On Gaza Condemned

Labour has been calling for stronger action from the Government on Israel’s invasion of Gaza, including intervening in South Africa’s case against Israel in the International Court of Justice, and the creation of a special visa for family members of New Zealanders fleeing Gaza.

New Zealand Customs Service: Customs Arrests Three Airport Workers For Smuggling 58 Kilograms Of Methamphetamine

Customs, working closely with industry partners, identified suspicious activity within airport precincts. Investigations established that the three workers had moved a container off a flight from Malaysia at Auckland International Airport on 12 March 2025.

LIANZA: Library Leaders Want Safety Assurances For Staff And Library Users

“The governing bodies of public libraries have an obligation to ensure the safety of all staff and users of public libraries for which they are responsible,” says Bernie Hawke, Executive Director of Public Libraries NZ.

ACT New Zealand: Is Police Abolition Official Green Party Policy?

ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling on the Green Party to confirm it does not support police abolition.

New Zealand Government: International Anti-Money Laundering Rule Changes Support Government Reforms

These changes are in line with FATF’s new best practice that countries should not only address their AML/CFT risks but also apply a risk-based approach to ensure that measures to target money laundering and terrorist financing don’t make it impossible for innocent people to access financial services.

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KO Needs More Powers To Evict Unruly Tenants 2:38 PM | ACT New Zealand
Govt Must Tackle Meth Use Crisis 22/03/25 | New Zealand Labour Party
Govt’s Continued Lack Of Action On Gaza Condemned 21/03/25 | New Zealand Labour Party
ACT Welcomes Investigation Of Banking Cabal 21/03/25 | ACT New Zealand
Building Consent Data Shows Need For Bold Reforms 21/03/25 | New Zealand Government
PM India Mission Brings Relationship Step Change 21/03/25 | New Zealand Government
Iwi Join Discussion On Geothermal Potential 21/03/25 | New Zealand Government

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‘Step Backwards’: Uffindell’s Equal Voting Rights Bill Challenged 22/03/25 | Alisha Evans - ...
Military robots and thinking trucks - the learning curve ahead for NZDF 22/03/25 | RNZ
'Not under my watch' - Minister blocks TAB's $150m casino deal 22/03/25 | RNZ
Poor Performance Survey Leaves National Little Room For Error 21/03/25 | RNZ
Protest Against Winston Peters’ Policy Of Appeasement Towards Genocidal Israel 21/03/25
Where Does NZ Stand On Killer Drones? 20/03/25 | RNZ
Winston Peters Says New Zealand Wants Permanent Gaza Ceasefire 20/03/25 | RNZ

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Ministry For Primary Industries: Low-cost Diagnostic Tool Could Significantly Improve Crop Production In Developing Countries

The rapid test uses a combination of chemistries to identify plant disease and will allow growers to remove unhealthy plants in the field early in their growing season, enabling them to increase crop production of important food sources such as maize.

Bill Bennett: Gilbertson wants action on barriers to churn

The Commerce Commission thinks it can be too hard to switch between mobile or broadband companies and that means you may be paying too much. Also in today's newsletter... NZers love working from home and it is effective, but bosses are cracking down on it.

InternetNZ: Many New Zealanders Confused About Where To Report Harmful Online Content, Survey

Internet Insights, an annual survey, revealed that only 35% of people know which organisations, websites or agencies to go to if they need to report something. The percentage has dropped for a second year in a row. InternetNZ Chief Executive, Vivien Maidaborn feels that creating clarity in the current systems would make it more obvious for people to know what to do in such situations.

Watercare: Watercare Announces Appointment Of New Chief Executive

Jamie Sinclair is currently Watercare’s deputy chief executive and has previously held senior roles in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, most recently as chief executive of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei before joining Watercare in 2021. As Watercare transitions to operating as a fully regulated utility, Jamie’s leadership will be crucial.

Science Media Centre: Major climate report shows our world is melting – Expert Reaction

The World Meteorological Organisation's State of the Global Climate 2024 report highlights record glacier loss, extreme temperatures, unprecedented CO levels, and accelerating sea level rise. Experts react.

Stats NZ: GDP Increases 0.7 Percent In The December 2024 Quarter

Eleven of the 16 industries increased this quarter. The largest rises were from rental, hiring, and real estate services; retail trade and accommodation; and healthcare and social assistance. The largest falls were in construction, and information media and telecommunications.

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Ramzy Baroud: Shifting Allegiances - The Role Of Palestine In US Domestic And Foreign Policy

Americans are increasingly viewing the situation in Palestine as a human rights issue, and one that is deeply relevant to domestic politics. Unlike Biden, whose support for Israel has been consistent, Trump’s stance has been confusing and contradictory.

Binoy Kampmark: Back To Tried Failures - The New Offensive On Gaza

Israel and the United States have justified the resumption of hostilities on Hamas’ reluctance to release more hostages prior to commencing negotiations on ending the war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has always been lukewarm to any notion of a durable ceasefire agreement.

Keith Rankin: Donald Trump's Views On The World Trading-System

The problem is the 'mercantilist' way of thinking; a way of thought that is widespread amongst the world's elites. It is the pattern of thought that treats imports (what a country gets) as a cost instead of a benefit, and treats exports (what a country gives up) as a benefit instead of a cost.

Adrian Maidment: The Polls

Adrian Maidment cartoon "I'm not at all concerned about my leadership position in the polls..."

Peter Dunne: Dunne's Weekly - ACC Rules On Volunteers Need To Change

The only ACC Minister to show any real interest in and understanding of the issue was Matt Doocey, who was, unfortunately, reshuffled out of the portfolio earlier this year. His successors are yet to show their interest.

Gordon Campbell: On Luxon’s Survival Chances, And The India FTA

The talk that Christopher Luxon is about to be rolled resumes but there is no apparent successor.

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A Devastating Critique; But There’s Always A But! 22/03/25 | Ian Powell
Careless People, Meta And Restricting The Digital Town Square 22/03/25 | Binoy Kampmark
Shifting Allegiances: The Role Of Palestine In US Domestic And Foreign Policy 21/03/25
Back To Tried Failures: The New Offensive On Gaza 21/03/25 | Binoy Kampmark
Donald Trump's Views On The World Trading-system 21/03/25 | Keith Rankin
The Polls 20/03/25 | Adrian Maidment
Gordon Campbell On Winston Peters’ Bad Trip, And The Return Of The PPPs Zombie 20/03/25

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WORLD

Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency: Operation Rai Balang 2025 - FFA Members Hunt For Illegal Fishing Across 14 Million Square Kilometres Of Ocean

During the Operation, FFA Members conducted 96 boardings, tracked 189 vessel contacts and identified 7,629 satellite detections. The Operation resulted in the detection of seven high risk vessels of interest.

Global Climate and Health Alliance: Clean Air - A Right, Not A Privilege; New Roadmap Launched To Aid Governments Tackle Air Pollution

The policy roadmap highlights the essential components of a comprehensive strategy for governments: empowering health leadership, investing in resilient health infrastructure, fostering cross-sectoral collaboration, and engaging communities.

Justice For All: Justice For All Issues Urgent Call To Prevent A Return To War In Bosnia And Herzegovina

Justice For All played a crucial role during the Bosnian genocide by mobilizing the Bosnia Task Force, a coalition that pushed the U.S. government to act. Today, the organization renews its commitment to ensuring peace in Bosnia.

Climate Focus: Action Agenda Reveals How Countries Can Energize Faltering Forest Pledges In Advance Of Climate Summit In The Amazon

Call-to-action by a large civil society coalition provides pragmatic solutions governments must initiate by COP30 to ensure they are on track to protect and restore the world’s forests by 2030.

Greenpeace: Greenpeace Says It Will Not Back Down As Jury Delivers Verdict In Energy Transfer SLAPP Trial

Big Oil Bullies around the world will continue to try to silence free speech and peaceful protest, but the fight against Energy Transfer’s meritless SLAPP lawsuit is not over.

Consumer Council of Fiji: Beware Of Scammers Selling Traditional Attire For Eid

With Eid fast approaching, many consumers are turning to online platforms to purchase traditional clothing and accessories. The Consumer Council of Fiji is urging shoppers to exercise caution when making online purchases, as complaints of fraud continue to rise.

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LIFESTYLE

Health New Zealand: The Inspirational Taranaki Community That’s Just Hit 100% Childhood Immunisations

Hawera in Taranaki has managed to achieve a milestone many communities across the country are striving to reach. The team at South Taranaki Rural Health Group recently struck 100 per cent fully immunised for all enrolled children under 8 months old.

PHARMAC: Pharmac Proposes To Fund More Medicines For Melanoma

Pharmac’s Director Pharmaceuticals, Geraldine MacGibbon, says funding these medicines would provide more treatment options to use around the time of surgery, or if people’s cancer is at a later stage and they can’t have surgery.

NZEI Te Riu Roa: Harmful And Outdated - Government Standardised Testing Move Is Dangerous

Standardised testing of children as young as seven, twice a year, is an outdated and harmful strategy, NZEI Te Riu Roa Principals Council chair Stephanie Madden says. The Government's decision to tender for new standardised assessment tests from year 3 risks shifting teacher efforts from personalised teaching and learning to over-assessment, Ms Madden says.

Athletics New Zealand: Sam Ruthe Smashes Four-Minute Mile Barrier, Makes History In Auckland

Ruthe surpasses the previous youngest sub-four-minute milers: Olympic Champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen (who ran 3:58.07 at 16) and Cam Myers (who clocked 3:55.44 at 16). He also knocked down the New Zealand U19 and U20 mile records of 3:58.41, previously held by his training partner and pacemaker, Sam Tanner.

University of Auckland: Government Stuck In The Past With ‘Relationship And Sex Education Guidelines’

Pacific scholars say scrapping the 2020 Relationship and Sex Education Guidelines (RSE) will hinder rangatahi from safely navigating adolescence. Pacific scholars and advocates from across the country have highlighted the importance of an education that reflects the diverse realities of our communities, to better support and build a stronger and more unified society.

Howard Davis: Circa Theatre Needlessly Reimagines Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit

Coward can hardly be classified as a “serious” playwright and Circa’s latest production is certainly a light, amusing, and frothy affair, but like a mistimed soufflé it eventually falls rather flat.

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How CBD Can Assist With Pain Management 22/03/25 | Hugh Grant
Vaping A Gateway To Smoking, Study Shows 21/03/25 | University of Auckland
Australian & New Zealand Fragility Fracture Registry Annual Report 2025 21/03/25 | ANZFFR
Unleash The Power Of Purple For Purple Day 21/03/25 | Epilepsy NZ
The Inspirational Taranaki Community That’s Just Hit 100% Childhood Immunisation... 21/03/25
Report Confirms That Mental Health And Addiction Programmes Are A Sound Investme... 20/03/25
Round Two AI In Primary Care Survey Highlights Growing Adoption 20/03/25 | General Practice ...

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