Category: asia
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on suspicious death, missing woman, housing developments
RNZ is reporting that the family of Michael Tamatea, who was found dead four months ago at Hokio Beach near Levin, believes people in the small lower North Island town know more than they are saying. RNZ said police are…
Politics and GovernmentWorldHealthSportAsiaAustralasiaChinaEducationMedical Science Michael TamateaElisabeth NichollsKāinga OraCook IslandsHokio BeachFundingRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Vape Ban, Sick Leave, and Attack on Iran
RNZ is reporting that new regulations for disposable vapes take effect Tuesday in New Zealand. It said the changes include a ban on disposable vapes and stricter advertising rules. Also, the Minister in charge of reviewing sick leave policies says…
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyWorldBusinessSportAsiaAustralasiaMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeArtificial Intelligence RNZvape bansick leaveIranIsraeltravel restrictionsRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Israeli strikes in Iran, investigator reviewing ex-cop's rape conviction
RNZ is reporting that Israel has conducted strikes on what it claims are military and nuclear sites in Iran. It said that Israel has declared a state of emergency, with Defence Minister Israel Katz suggesting retaliation from Tehran is possible.…
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International Condemnation for Myanmar's Labour Rights Violations
Speaking on behalf of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom at the International Labour Conference, a representative addressed the Myanmar military regime’s non-compliance with Convention 87 and Convention 29, concerning freedom of association and forced labour respectively. The…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessLabour PartyAsiaTradeSocial Issues MyanmarILOForced LabourTrade UnionsHuman RightsAustraliaUK Government
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New Zealand Defence Minister Highlights Cyber, Undersea, and Space Defence Challenges
New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins KC addressed the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, 2025, focusing on cyber, undersea, and outer-space defence challenges. Collins emphasized the importance of secure global connections for New Zealand's security and…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldMilitarySingaporeFranceFinlandGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentAsiaEuropeAstronomy and SpaceComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityTradeLaw Enforcement Judith CollinsDefenceSpaceUndersea CablesInternational Institute for Strategic Studies
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Media Monitor: The Guardian on US energy department cuts, Ardern, cannabis
The Guardian is reporting that employees of the U.S. Energy Department are raising concerns that cuts and deregulation undermine the department’s ability to function and will cause cost hikes. It said one employee stated the Trump administration is “going to…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldEntertainmentHealthScience & TechnologySportMediaMiddle EastAsiaEuropeAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentClimate ChangeMilitarySocial IssuesEnergyFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingMedical ScienceLaw Enforcement Energy DepartmentJacinda ArderncannabisTrump administrationderegulationprice hikesThe Guardian
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Media Monitor: The Guardian reports starvation deaths in Gaza
The Guardian is reporting that the health minister in Gaza says children and elderly people are dying from starvation. The Guardian also reports that a UN spokesperson says about 90 aid trucks have entered Gaza, but the Palestinian Red Crescent…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportEnvironmentMiddle EastEuropeAsiaAustralasiaLatin AmericaGeneral PoliticsTradeMedical ScienceClimate ChangeEconomySocial IssuesMediaMedia CrisisGazaUkraineGermanyChinaBrazilIndia StarvationTrumpHarvardSouth AfricaThe Guardian
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Wellington Man Arrested in $450M Cryptocurrency Scam
A Wellington man was arrested in Auckland this morning by the Financial Crime Group as part of an FBI investigation into a cryptocurrency scam. The investigation targets an organised criminal group accused of stealing cryptocurrency valued at US$265M (NZD$450M) from…
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Media Monitor: Australian Election Count Tightens, Maori MPs Punished
The Guardian is reporting that in Australia, Zoe Daniel is within 300 votes of Tim Wilson as the Goldstein count tightens. It said that Prime Minister Albanese is in talks with Prabowo about elections. Meanwhile, Maori members of New Zealand's…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEntertainmentSportAustraliaUkraineMiddle EastAsiaEconomyFilm and TVGeneral Politics Zoe DanielTim WilsonAlbanesePrabowoElon MuskGuardian Australia
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Media Monitor: Mark Lundy Released From Prison
RNZ is reporting that convicted double murderer Mark Lundy was released from Tongariro Prison on Wednesday. He was granted parole last month, but the release date was suppressed until Wednesday. Corrections confirmed Lundy left the prison around 6 a.m. RNZ…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldSportAsiaEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesLegalMedia Mark LundyTongariro PrisonChristine LundyAmber LundyPalmerston NorthParoleMurderRNZ News
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Canada and New Zealand Aim to Deepen Trade Ties
Prime Minister Mark Carney and New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discussed strengthening trade relations between Canada and New Zealand. In a conversation yesterday, Luxon congratulated Carney on his recent election. Both leaders emphasized the significance of maintaining a free…
Politics and GovernmentWorldTradeGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentAsiaAustralasia Mark CarneyChristopher LuxonCanadaIndo-PacificTrade relationsPoliticsCanada Prime Minister Mark Carney
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Pacific Enforcement Agencies Welcome New Detector Dog Teams
Nine new Detector Dog Handlers and their dogs from across the Pacific and New Zealand graduated at the Dog Training Centre in Trentham. Commissioner Richard Chambers acknowledged the teams, who were joined by whānau and friends, executives from New Zealand…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldAustralasiaAsiaFiji Detector DogNew Zealand PoliceNew Zealand Customs ServicePacific Detector Dog ProgrammeRichard ChambersTodd SouthallNZ Police
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New Zealand to Introduce Legislation Against Foreign Interference in Space Infrastructure
New Zealand will implement legislation by July to deter foreign interference and safeguard national security within its ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI), according to Space Minister Judith Collins. The move aims to counter deceptive efforts by foreign actors to exploit New…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldAustralasiaFederal GovernmentMilitaryLegalAsia Judith Collinsspace infrastructurenational securityforeign interferenceMBIEOuter Space High Altitude Activities Amendment Bill
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Consumer NZ: Third of New Zealanders Need Help Accessing Food
A recent survey by Consumer NZ reveals that a third of New Zealanders have sought assistance to access food in the past year, highlighting concerns about the country's grocery market. Consumer NZ Chief Executive Jon Duffy described the situation as…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesWorldHealthSportScience & TechnologyEntertainmentAsiaEuropeMedical ScienceEconomyTradeLaw EnforcementFilm and TVEducationMilitaryAstronomy and Space Consumer NZJon Duffyfood accessgrocery marketAucklandpoverty
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UK and New Zealand Strengthen Ties, Affirm Support for Ukraine
In a joint statement released on April 23, 2025, the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and New Zealand affirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation across various sectors, following a meeting in London on April 22, 2025. Both leaders emphasized…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessMilitaryTradeGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEuropeAustralasiaAsia United KingdomUkraineDefenceFree Trade AgreementClean Energy PartnershipAUKUS Pillar II
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News Briefing: Baby Ru Investigation, Auckland Bus Stop Attack, and Beckenridge Case
Today's briefing covers several developing stories. Eighteen months have passed since "Baby Ru" suffered a fatal injury. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke with the boy's mother, who remains a person of interest in the police investigation. Auckland police are…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldBusinessHealthEntertainmentSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeMedical ScienceEuropeMilitarySocial IssuesEducationUkraineAsiaMusic Baby RuAucklandKyle WhorrallJohn BeckenridgeSouthlandChristopher LuxonAir New Zealand
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UK and New Zealand Deepen Defence and Security Ties
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon are set to strengthen defence and security ties, focusing on supporting Ukraine and enhancing economic cooperation. The leaders are scheduled to visit the training of Ukrainian forces as part…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessMilitaryTradeEuropeAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyAsia Keir StarmerChristopher LuxonOperation InterflexUkraineDefenceInternational Relations