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Published on Apr 14, 2025

Free Speech Union criticises Lower Hutt Mayor for silencing scrutiny

Press Release – Free Speech Union The Free Speech Union can now comment on a case that, until today, was suppressed by the Courts, where Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry silenced scrutiny from local ratepayers claiming he suffered “serious emotional …

Source: Scoop - Wellington - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Treaty Principles Bill failing in Parliament: Winners, Losers + Predictions

The 6 month hate tour has ended, this race baiting political stunt has been killed off, it saw the largest submissions in NZ political history and it was a staggering 90% against! While the Right were humiliatingly defeated and watching ACT slink out of …

Source: The Daily Blog - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Leaked 'working paper' on New Caledonia's political future sparks concern

All of New Caledonia’s political parties engaged in a video conference with French minister for Overseas Manuel Valls on Friday. 11 April 2025. Photo: Supplied / LNC A leaked "working paper" on New Caledonia's future political status is …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 14, 2025

In the Shadow of a Murder: Religious Freedom Versus the Social Good in Japan

Politics and Religion in Japan Before 1945, the separation of church and state was a foreign concept in Japan. The eminent scholar of Japanese religion, Joseph Kitagawa (1915-1992), regarded the most profoundly problematic aspect of Japanese religion to be …

Source: Georgetown Journal of International Affairs - Washington D.C. - Pending
Published on Apr 13, 2025

The rise of end times fascism | Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor

The movement for corporate city states cannot believe its good luck. For years, it has been pushing the extreme notion that wealthy, tax-averse people should up and start their own high-tech fiefdoms, whether new countries on artificial islands in …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Auckland mayoral candidate urges deputy mayor Desley Simpson to join the race

Deputy mayor Desley Simpson received an apology from Mayor Wayne Brown for comments he made about her in an interview. Photo: RNZ One of Auckland's main mayoral candidates is encouraging a potential opponent to throw her hat in the ring after current …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Kaipara Council’s Demise Feared Amid Water Reforms

Government plans for drinking water and wastewater services delivery could spell the end of Kaipara District Council Mayor Craig Jepson says. “That’s one of the fears," Jepson said. His comments come as Kaipara District Council (KDC) consults on the …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Lower Hutt Mayor Weaponises Harmful Digital Communications Act To Silence Political Commentary From Ratepayers

The Free Speech Union can now comment on a case that, until today, was suppressed by the Courts, where Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry silenced scrutiny from local ratepayers claiming he suffered “serious emotional distress” under the Harmful Digital …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

EXPERT REACTION: Trust in NZ media stabilises

Funder: This research was funded by Auckland University of Technology (AUT). Approximately 60% of New Zealanders ‘uncomfortable’ with news produced by AI The AUT research centre for Journalism, Media and Democracy (JMAD) has published its sixth annual …

Source: Scimex Newsfeed - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Oral Questions — Questions To Ministers | Sitting Date: 10 April 2025

Monday, 14 April 2025, 1:57 pm Press Release: Hansard Sitting date: 10 April 2025 ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Prime Minister 1. JAMIE ARBUCKLE (NZ First) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Trust In Media Stabilising, Report Shows – Expert Reaction

Trust in New Zealand’s news brands has increased over the past year, according to new surveying. Authors of the Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report say it’s an early sign of stabilisation after five years of sharp decline. The report also found …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 13, 2025

ODT NZ’s most trusted newspaper, survey shows

The Otago Daily Times has again been named New Zealand’s most trusted newspaper, in the annual Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand survey. Produced by the Auckland University of Technology Centre for Journalism, Media and Democracy (JMAD), in …

Source: Star News - Pending
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Luxon responds to Peters' comments about trade messaging

Christopher Luxon says the Government is "very aligned" as it grapples with global trade tensions, despite Winston Peters calling some of the language around "trade wars" hysterical. The pair appeared at odds over the Government's …

Source: 1News - Neutral
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Trump’s championing of Afrikaner grievances sparks backlash in South Africa

The last bastion of Afrikaner blood-and-soil nationalism in South Africa is basking in the attention of the world’s most powerful man after Donald Trump took up their cause. But at the same time, the community in Orania, an all-white enclave of 3,025 …

Source: The Financial Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Better Public Media Trust

Kia ora First of all, together with the other Trustees of Better Public Media (Ursula Cheer, Steve Liddle, Ronan Satyanand, Myles Thomas and Peter Thompson) I want to thank you for supporting our work. While BPM is a small organisation it is increasingly …

Source: The Daily Blog - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 13, 2025

MEDIAWATCH: Trust in media drops again as Western Democratic Institutions fail to address inequality of unbridled free ...

Mediawatch: Trust in news survey slump stalls after five years in freefall The annual Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report is awaited with trepidation in our media. The first survey from the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Centre for …

Source: The Daily Blog - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Now the Treaty Principles Referendum has been defeated, we must unite to fight the Regulatory Standards Bill

Comrades, The Treaty Principles Referendum was the distraction, but the Regulatory Standards Bill is the real win for the Neoliberal Right… The long neoliberal con While all the media and popular coverage seems to have been directed towards the Treaty …

Source: The Daily Blog - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 12, 2025

‘Trump fatigue’ is putting Kiwis off the news, with trust in media still low – new report

The news media is doing its best to keep everyone up to speed with the pace of Donald Trump’s radical changes to the world order. But in Aotearoa New Zealand, where avoiding news is more common than in other countries, many of us are blocking our ears to …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Apr 13, 2025

PM Marape reaffirms full government commitment to electoral reform ahead of 2027 elections

Prime Minister James Marape has today reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to delivering a cleaner, more transparent, and more accountable electoral process for Papua New Guinea’s next national election in 2027. Prime Minister Marape addressed …

Source: Papua New Guinea Post Courier - Neutral

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:19 GMT

Deputy Minister Makhotso Magdeline Sotyu: Stakeholder engagement at Fezile Dabi District Municipality

Thank you, Programme Director. It is an honour to be here today, as we gather to discuss a crucial pillar of our tourism industry - the sustainability and development of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). This event is essential for fostering …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:50 GMT

PuLSE Institute's Economic Justice Push Reflects in President Tina Patterson's Work in Georgetown Poverty Law Journal

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since its founding several years ago, the mission of The PuLSE Institute, a national and independent anti-poverty think tank headquartered in Detroit, has been to address issues of …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 05:09 GMT

President Lai meets delegation led by Tuvalu Deputy Prime Minister Panapasi Nelesone

TAIWAN, April 15 - Details 2025-04-10 President Lai pens Bloomberg News article on Taiwan’s response to US reciprocal tariffs On April 10, an article penned by President Lai Ching-te entitled “Taiwan Has a Roadmap for Deeper US Trade Ties” was published by …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:19 GMT

A Virtually Priceless WWII-Era Art Collection Defines Japan’s Hierarchy In A Master’s Works

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a secure, state-of-the-art facility protected by biometric access and armed security, a rare and virtually priceless collection (of original portrait drawings by the late …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

Staggered Board Shenanigans at Phillips 66

Staggered terms for corporate directors, long a source of debate in corporate governance circles, have again moved from the wings to center stage thanks to a heated proxy contest launched by activist investor Elliott Investment Management L.P. for seats on …

Distribution channels: Education
Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

Thinking with Ice: Sailing the Northwest Passage

Back to Publications The sailboat ‘Lumi’, somewhere in the Beaufort Sea. Photo: Juho Karhu The Arctic Institute Planetary Series 2025 Ice moves, it freezes, squeezes, ice breaks, ice travels, ice melts – ice acts. Ice defines the polar regions, yet that …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

Comer Launches Investigation into 23andMe Bankruptcy, Seeks Testimony to Protect Americans’ Personal DNA Data

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is launching an investigation into the national security and data privacy concerns resulting from the bankruptcy filing of 23andMe, Inc., a direct-to-consumer …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for University Health Retama Hospital

SELMA, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, April 14, 2025, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Jr. wrote “Finally!” and signed his name on the final steel beam for a 450-million-dollar county hospital he worked …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 12:16 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Ukrzaliznytsia Doesn’t Need New Tariffs, It Needs Smarter Asset Management

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted Resolution No. 399, which allows JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” to independently sell decommissioned property if its book value does not exceed UAH 500 …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

GovPilot Named to 2025 GovTech 100 List, Celebrated for Driving Government Innovation and Community Impact

GovPilot named to the 2025 GovTech 100 for the 8th year, recognized for helping local governments deliver smarter, faster, community-first services. MANASQUAN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GovPilot, a leading provider …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

Canadian Institute for Historical Education Launches Campaign about Restoring the Legacy of Historical Figures

#ContextMatters campaign comes during pivotal federal election season when Canadian sovereignty is under siege and patriotism on the rise. TORONTO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Canadian Institute for Historical Education ( …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 08:07 GMT

Power Grids, Hospitals, and 911 Systems at Risk as CVE Funding Expires

Loss of CVE program would cripple vulnerability coordination across critical infrastructure, raising the risk of cyberattacks with life-threatening consequences COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matt Santill, …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 04:16 GMT

A Red Circle Opens Creative Spot in Ferguson: A Youth Arts & Wellness Center Rooted in Restoration

As Ferguson nears 10 years of reflection, youth open a joyful new space for art, healing, and leadership with a public celebration May 2–3. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 10-year anniversary of the …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 14:08 GMT

Port of Corpus Christi Customers Move 51.3 Million Tons in Q1 2025

Corpus Christi, Texas, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Port of Corpus Christi and its customers moved 51.3 million tons of commodities through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the first quarter of 2025, driven primarily by increases in crude oil …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

“The Great Reclaiming” Begins: Jim Rickards Releases Urgent Briefing on Untapped $150 Trillion National Asset

BALTIMORE, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to national security expert Jim Rickards, the United States is standing at the threshold of a long-overdue correction—a chance to reclaim what has been locked away for generations. “They have deprived …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

U.S. Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Equipment Market on the Rise, Forecast to Hit $17.10 Billion by 2029

Delray Beach, FL, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The report "US Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Equipment Market - by Solution [Product (Antenna, Transceiver, Converter, Radio), Service (Engineering & Integration, Installation)], Platform, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

North Carolina's House Bill 780 – 'The Good Dad Act' – Set to Launch July 1, 2025

A nationwide movement is well underway! RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Dad Act Committee proudly announces the upcoming implementation of North Carolina House Bill 780, known as the "Good Dad Act,…

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Le lendemain des élections fédérales, les leaders de l’innovation du Canada convergent vers Ottawa pour le NACO Summit ...

OTTAWA, Ontario, 16 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) accueillera son événement phare, le NACO Summit 2025, les 29 et 30 avril au Centre national des Arts d’Ottawa, face à la Colline du Parlement. Cet événement à …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Morning After Federal Election, Canada’s Top Innovation Leaders Converge at NACO Summit in Ottawa

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) will host its flagship NACO Summit 2025 on April 29–30 at Ottawa’s iconic National Arts Centre, directly across from Parliament Hill. This sold-out event …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 20:54 GMT

Sixth Ukraine Action Summit Drew Over 600 Advocates to Support Peace for Ukraine

Organized by the American Coalition for Ukraine, the Summit featured 450 Capitol Hill meetings and direct engagement with top U.S. lawmakers from all states. WASHINGTON DC, MD, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The sixth …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 08:53 GMT

Moldova and Ukraine: Strengthening energy resilience in the face of extreme weather with OSCE workshop in Chisinau

As extreme weather events become more frequent and climate conditions continue to evolve, the energy sectors face increasing risks. From heatwaves straining power grids to storms damaging infrastructure and climate variability disrupting natural resources, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 20:47 GMT

'Flowers of Ukraine' a Rare Russian Perfume Bottle from 1914 to be Auctioned

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, April 19 a lifetime collection of distinctive 1920’s commercial and Czechoslovakian perfume bottles will land in new collections when it is sold by the Perfume …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

MITI Partners to Elevate Aeronautical Futures for Students Across Texas

Advance Air Mobility for Future Jobs SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McQueen Innovative Transport Inc. (MITI), a trailblazer in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 18:55 GMT

U.S. Government Receives Failing Grade Amid Growing $158.6 Trillion Debt

Truth in Accounting releases its annual Financial State of the Union on Tax Day CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Americans file their taxes, Truth in Accounting (TIA) has released its latest Financial State of the …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

Women Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Travel to Meet Palestinian Women

Nobel Peace Prize laureates Jody Williams, Tawakkol Karman and Shirin Ebadi travel to Jordan and the West Bank to meet women resisting violence and occupation AMMAN, JORDAN, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the growing humanitarian …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Custom Apparel and Tariff Uncertainty: Bolt Printing’s Perspective

Bolt Printing addresses the challenges posed by shifting global trade policies and tariffs, emphasizing their significant impact on the custom apparel industry. BROOKFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:45 GMT

Edward DuCoin Joins ABA Criminal Justice Section to Support Justice Reform

LAUREL SPRINGS, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edward DuCoin, entrepreneur and author of the forthcoming book Indicted Loyalty, Convicted Logic, has joined the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Criminal Justice Section. …

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