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  • Published on 21:52 GMT

    Eastminster and Vice-Regalism: How the British Empire Still Shapes Former Colonies

    Britain no longer runs an empire, but the imperial influence persists in surprising places. Former colonies still speak English, use common law and house financial centers like Singapore and Dubai, which are modeled after London. Not only England but also …

    Source: Fair Observer - Left-wing
  • Published on 21:25 GMT

    20 years of BDS: An interview with Omar Barghouti, a co-founder of the movement

    July 9, 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, the nonviolent Palestinian-led campaign aimed at holding Israel accountable under international law. “This day will be remembered in history as the start of a …

    Source: Mondoweiss - Left-wing
  • Published on 13:22 GMT

    Anne Salmond: A flawed bill

    Comment: As many commentators have noted, the Regulatory Standards Bill is based on a libertarian ideology. According to the Oxford Dictionary, an ideology is a framework for understanding the world. In this case, it’s all about individuals – their rights …

    Source: Newsroom - Neutral
  • Published on 19:25 GMT

    What Local Councils actually need is more central Government funding!

    Of course the Astroturf Right at the Taxpayers’ Union are turning on Local Council and blaming them for the extra costs Central Government have forced upon them! The Astroturf Right at the Taxpayers’ Union want to deconstruct local democracy to ensure …

    Source: The Daily Blog - Indeterminate
  • Published on 19:51 GMT

    Tauranga mayor pushes for BOP amalgamation talks

    Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale is pushing for “tough” amalgamation conversations between Bay of Plenty councils, saying people see what’s needed but are not “prepared to act”. Other mayors are open to exploring efficiencies but say any amalgamations must not …

    Source: SunLive - Center-right
  • Published on 18:10 GMT

    The amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'

    “You could take out significant cost and probably get a better organisation to deliver some of the infrastructure, etc that we actually need. “What we’re hearing is rates are becoming unaffordable, and we need to find ways to get them lower.” Councils …

    Source: Northern Advocate - Neutral
  • Published on 11:34 GMT

    American Gun Violence Goes Global

    Gun violence has become a staple of daily life in the United States. According to the Gun Violence Archive, the United States suffered over 600 mass shootings—defined as incidents in which at least four people were killed or injured, not including the …

    Source: Foreign Affairs - Pending
  • Published on 08:22 GMT

    Faith leaders champion election integrity

    Faith leaders across Bougainville have partnered with the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner (OBEC) to champion electoral integrity and foster peaceful participation in this year’s Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) general election, led by the …

    Source: The National - Indeterminate
  • Published on 07:58 GMT

    ‘Slash And Burn’ Increases Poor Health System Decision-Making: Witness Maternity And Gynaecology

    In Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system there are 36 branches of vocational (specialist) medicine registered by the Medical Council. These are called ‘scopes of practice’ which allow doctors to work independently of supervision (doctors with general scopes …

    Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
  • Published on 05:14 GMT

    South Island Assembly Mooted To Get Better Deals From Wellington

    A South Island Assembly formed to lobby central Government was one of the more eye catching suggestions under discussion by Environment Canterbury today.  The hastily convened talks follow suggestions that regional councils could be abolished as part of …

    Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
  • Published on 03:26 GMT

    Compensation Rules In Regulatory Standards Bill Deemed Unclear

    ACT’s much-maligned Regulatory Standards Bill could be the answer to Coasters’ grievances over limits to the use and development of private land. That's the view of West Coast Regional Council deputy chair, Brett Cummings who cautions at the same time …

    Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
  • Published on 03:26 GMT

    After Years Of Rejection DOC Approves Coast Quarry Access

    West Coast businessman Mackley Ferguson says he is relieved that DOC has at last granted him access to re-open the old Sugarloaf quarry in South Westland. In 2018, Mr Ferguson’s company Kokiri Lime began applying for a concession over stewardship …

    Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
  • Published on 03:26 GMT

    Jobs Programme Funding Cut Confirmed

    Two North Canterbury councils now have significantly less funding to support local youth into jobs. The Hurunui and Kaikōura district councils will receive just $130,000 and $100,000 respectively over the next 12 months to fund their successful Mayors’ …

    Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
  • Published on 01:26 GMT

    NIWA Study On Native Forest Likely To Influence Carbon Policy

    A recent study of carbon storage in native forests could affect the efforts of Canterbury’s mayors to address climate change. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (Niwa) recently completed a study of native forests and found they …

    Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
  • Published on 01:13 GMT

    Telstra confirms 550 jobs facing the axe

    2h agoWed 9 Jul 2025 at 6:58am Telstra confirms 550 roles facing the axe Telstra has now confirmed to ABC News it is proposing a "net reduction" of 550 roles across the organisation. Here's the telco's statement: "These changes are …

    Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
  • Published on 00:36 GMT

    Faith leaders champion electoral integrity and peaceful elections in Bougainville

    Faith leaders across Bougainville have partnered with the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner (OBEC) to champion electoral integrity and foster peaceful participation in this year’s Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) general election, led by the …

    Source: Papua New Guinea Post Courier - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 8, 2025

    Trump bullied Canada over ‘digital taxes’ – and Ottawa submitted

    Donald Trump’s announcement calling off trade talks with Canada over its digital tax – and that he would impose retaliatory tariffs – demonstrates, once again, not only the president’s ignorance of economics and willful disregard of international norms and …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on Jul 8, 2025

    Woke Americans are fleeing Trump for idyllic liberal paradise. But they're in for a sharp surprise that'll make them ...

    They're dubbed 'Trumpugees': the growing number of wealthy Americans packing their bags and heading to New Zealand, desperate to get away from what they see as the chaos of a second Donald Trump presidency. But for many, the fantasy of a …

    Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
  • Published on Jul 8, 2025

    Minister Leon Schreiber: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

    Honourable Speaker, Thoko Didiza Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Njabulo Nzuza Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Honourable Mosa Chabane Honourable Members of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs Director-General of the …

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