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Friday, 02 January 2026, 5:24pm

Consumer NZ: Four Simple Ways To Save In 2026

UNHCHR: Volker Türk On Israel’s Suspension Of Aid Groups

NZ Labour Party: Regulatory Standards Act Now In Force – Labour Will Scrap It

Lindsay Shelton: Where’s half of the music school?

NZASA: Lack Of Leaders In Amateur Codes A Concern

Government: New Year - New Inflight Biosecurity Video

DPMC: New Year Honours List 2026

Government: Knights And Dames Congratulated By PM

Gordon Campbell: On GDP Growth, And Other Holiday Diversions

No one likes being a downer at Christmas time, so...as we look forward into 2026, we can all agree that some economic growth is better than no economic growth at all. That said, did Christmas come early for you? Finance Minister Nicola Wills says it did, citing the 1.1% rise in GDP during the September quarter, which she took as a sure sign of far better times to come for you and yours. Hmm. Willis never hesitates to over-egg her own omelettes, but this really is wishful thinking.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

PSA: Job Security Of Workers At Risk Like Never Before

When the Employment Relations Amendment Bill becomes law within months it will herald an unprecedented power grab by employers, stripping away fundamental protections that have been the bedrock of fair employment for decades.

PSNA: Govt Urgently Needs To Join International Condemnation Of Israeli Suspension Of Aid Organisations In Gaza

“This is a death sentence to thousands more Palestinian in Gaza,” says PSNA Co-Chair John Minto. “With western countries distracted by New Year celebrations, Israel has decided to dramatically tighten its stranglehold on aid to Gaza.”

Walk Without Fear Trust: Keep Each Other Safe This New Year’s Eve

The festive season is a time for connection and celebration — but too often ends in preventable tragedy caused by alcohol-fuelled street violence.

Department of Conservation: First Pakake Pup Marks Start Of Breeding Season

Tui is directly descended from a female named Mum, who gave birth to the first pup born on mainland New Zealand in 1993, following a 150-year of absence of breeding for the species.

NZ Police: Police Commissioner Goes Back On The Beat For Rhythm And Vines, New Year’s Eve

Deputy Commissioner Mike Pannett will also take part in frontline duties over the New Year’s period in Tamaki Makaurau and acting Deputy Commissioner Tusha Penny will be out and about in Wellington.

Russell Palmer, RNZ: Labour, Greens In The Hot Seat Over India Free Trade Agreement

John Key's government tried and failed to get negotiations with India over the line, and Labour in the last term did not get to the point of launching formal negotiations.

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Manage My Health: Update On Cyber Security Incident

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has been notified and is working with us to meet our obligations under privacy legislation.

The Dog And Lemon Guide: Economic Recession Kept The 2025 Road Toll Low

About two-thirds of fatal accidents occur on rural roads, many of them far beyond the reach of speed cameras and police radar. A large percentage of these deaths are males, with Maori heavily over-represented.

Hugh Grant: Z Image API Vs. Nano Banana Pro API - Which One Is Better For Developers On Kie.ai?

Explore the features of Z Image API and Nano Banana Pro API on Kie.ai. Compare image generation speed, customisation, and efficiency to determine which API best suits your development needs.

Watercare: Second Financial Support Payment Of $1 Million To Mahurangi Oyster Farmers

Watercare Chief Operations Officer Mark Bourne said the second payment reflects Watercare’s commitment to providing support while the independent assessment is completed.

Dr Jo Pollard: Managing Wild Animal Populations Without The Cruelty Of 1080

A scientist has made a plea to ditch 1080 poison, a slow-to-kill toxin that causes intense suffering to creatures that ingest it and as used by the Department of Conservation over large swathes of public wilderness lands.

Electricity Authority: Formal Complaint Lodged Over Alleged Code Breach

The Authority alleges Genesis failed to comply with dispatch instructions in respect of Huntly unit 5 and that it failed to immediately advise the System Operator of a bona fide physical reason (for plant safety) in relation to why Huntly unit 5 was unable to comply with the issued dispatch instructions on 26 January 2024 in breach of clauses 13.82(2) and 13.82(3) of the Code.

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What It's Like Being The Only Residents On A Private South Auckland Island 3:59 PM | RNZ
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Binoy Kampmark: Spyware And Murder - The NSO Group, Governments And Khashoggi

The efforts to hold the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia accountable for the murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in its Istanbul consulate in October 2018 continue.

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: AI Can Never Be Intelligent In The True Sense Of The Word

For the foreseeable future at least, as long as humans value reason over insight, AGI, which will reason much better than people do, will preserve and increase the stupidity and chaos of the world.

Binoy Kampmark: The Charge Of The Padded Brigade - England In Australia

The ones to really feel the pinch will be the treasurers of the Australian Cricket Board, having lost millions on games that did not make the five days.

Romana Rubeo and Ramzy Baroud: The Case For Expelling Israel From Eurovision

But is Israel a European country? Answering this question requires that we deeply appreciate the profound and sinister relationship between Israel and the West in general, and Israel and Europe in particular.

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: Jimmy Kimmel’s English Tea And Biscuits Address

So no Jimmy, we don’t have three years in America to fiddle as Washington burns down the old order it largely created. And neither does the rest of humanity.

Binoy Kampmark: Indiscriminate Suppression - Attacking Pro-Palestinian Protests After The Bondi Killings

Inevitably, the changes will imperil the welfare of the very people it seeks to protect while demonising those who genuinely seek change in policies through peaceful assembly.

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Hope And Wishful Thinking Aren’t A Response 31/12/25 | Martin LeFevre - Meditations
A Thesis Confirmed: Epstein, Dershowitz And The Israel Lobby 29/12/25 | Binoy Kampmark
AI Can Never Be Intelligent In The True Sense Of The Word 29/12/25 | Martin LeFevre - Medita...
The Charge Of The Padded Brigade: England In Australia 28/12/25 | Binoy Kampmark

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WORLD

UN News: General Assembly Approves $3.45 Billion UN Regular Budget For 2026

The budget – approved by the 193-member General Assembly on Tuesday – authorises $3,450,426,300 for the coming year, covering the Organization’s three core pillars of work: peace and security, sustainable development and human rights.

Save The Children: YEAR IN REVIEW - Five Climate Disasters That Disrupted Children's Lives In 2025

Save the Children data this year showed about 136,000 children a day have been affected by climate disasters over the past 30 years, highlighting the need for decisive action to protect children against the impacts of climate change.

CNS: Why Are We Still Failing On Gender Equality Despite Years Of Promise

UN Sustainable Development Goals adopted by all world leaders in 2015 promise to achieve gender equality 'where no one is left behind' by 2030. But are we on track? or are we struggling to deliver on the goals - or sliding back?

Gustavo Egusquiza: Mariel Hemingway's Heartfelt Reflections On Rob Reiner's Tragic Passing

The killing of American filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, on December 14 at their Brentwood residence in Los Angeles has sparked profound international shock.

Fiji Council of Social Services: A Christmas Message Of Hope And Action For Fiji

This Christmas, FCOSS shares the following Outcome Statement from the recent National Dialogue on Pathways to Peace as a gift of hope and a concrete plan for our nation's future.

Sonali Kolhatkar, IMI: Americans Aren’t Traumatized Enough By Gun Violence

We are awash in stories that glorify guns, especially from the liberal purveyors of Hollywood fantasies obsessively feeding us movies about “good guys with guns.” But the pain of gun violence survivors is rarely explored in nuanced ways on our television screens, newspapers, or social media.

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Sport In 2025: The Shocks, Scandals And Sagas 01/01/26 | RNZ
Super Smash Rematches Headline Auckland’s New Year Doubleheader 01/01/26 | Auckland Cricket
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'Superman' Still Faster Than A Speeding Bullet 30/12/25 | Bikesport NZ
The Biggest Kiwi Sporting Stories Of 2025 30/12/25 | RNZ
Former Black Cap Doug Bracewell Retires From Cricket 29/12/25 | RNZ
Memorable Moments From Across The Sporting Globe In 2025 28/12/25 | RNZ

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Gordon Campbell: On GDP Growth, And Other Holiday Diversions

NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

PSA: Job Security Of Workers At Risk Like Never Before

PSNA: Govt Urgently Needs To Join International Condemnation Of Israeli Suspension Of Aid Organisations In Gaza

Walk Without Fear Trust: Keep Each Other Safe This New Year’s Eve

Department of Conservation: First Pakake Pup Marks Start Of Breeding Season

NZ Police: Police Commissioner Goes Back On The Beat For Rhythm And Vines, New Year’s Eve

Russell Palmer, RNZ: Labour, Greens In The Hot Seat Over India Free Trade Agreement

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Manage My Health: Update On Cyber Security Incident

The Dog And Lemon Guide: Economic Recession Kept The 2025 Road Toll Low

Hugh Grant: Z Image API Vs. Nano Banana Pro API - Which One Is Better For Developers On Kie.ai?

Watercare: Second Financial Support Payment Of $1 Million To Mahurangi Oyster Farmers

Dr Jo Pollard: Managing Wild Animal Populations Without The Cruelty Of 1080

Electricity Authority: Formal Complaint Lodged Over Alleged Code Breach

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COMMENT

Binoy Kampmark: Spyware And Murder - The NSO Group, Governments And Khashoggi

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: AI Can Never Be Intelligent In The True Sense Of The Word

Binoy Kampmark: The Charge Of The Padded Brigade - England In Australia

Romana Rubeo and Ramzy Baroud: The Case For Expelling Israel From Eurovision

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: Jimmy Kimmel’s English Tea And Biscuits Address

Binoy Kampmark: Indiscriminate Suppression - Attacking Pro-Palestinian Protests After The Bondi Killings

LATEST HEADLINES

WORLD

UN News: General Assembly Approves $3.45 Billion UN Regular Budget For 2026

Save The Children: YEAR IN REVIEW - Five Climate Disasters That Disrupted Children's Lives In 2025

CNS: Why Are We Still Failing On Gender Equality Despite Years Of Promise

Gustavo Egusquiza: Mariel Hemingway's Heartfelt Reflections On Rob Reiner's Tragic Passing

Fiji Council of Social Services: A Christmas Message Of Hope And Action For Fiji

Sonali Kolhatkar, IMI: Americans Aren’t Traumatized Enough By Gun Violence

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LIFESTYLE

RNZ: Memorable Moments From Across The Sporting Globe In 2025

Cathedral Square Unearthed: Christchurch Residents Invited To Share Their Memories

Michael Hill International Violin Competition: 2026 Competitors Announced

Netball NZ: 2025 New Zealand Netball Awards Celebrate Excellence Across The Game

Emirates Team NZ: Five Teams Enter Historic America’s Cup Alliance To Supercharge Future Of Sport’s Oldest Trophy

GPNZ: Coherent Patient-Focused Direction For Primary Care Urgently Needed

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