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Controversial bill that sparked Maori rights protests heavily defeated in New Zealand parliament

Lawmakers break into Maori song after bill is ‘absolutely annihilated’

The Independent UK

New Zealand lawmakers reject proposed law to redefine the country's founding Treaty of Waitangi

New Zealand lawmakers have dealt an overwhelming defeat to a controversial proposed law seeking to redefine the country’s founding treaty between Māori tribes and the British Crown

The Independent UK

New Zealand's divisive Treaty Principles Bill rejected

New Zealand's parliament has voted down the Treaty Principles Bill, ending one of the most divisive debates in recent Kiwi political history.

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‘Grubby’ treaty principles bill voted down in New Zealand parliament

Bill which sought to radically reinterpret New Zealand’s founding treaty between Māori tribes and the British Crown fails by 11 votes to 112

The Guardian - AU

A damning study of online abuse of female MPs shows urgent legal reform is needed

Women MPs are increasingly targets of misogynistic, racist and sexual online abuse, but New Zealand’s legal framework to protect them is simply not fit for purpose.

The Conversation

Fresh details emerge on Australia’s new climate migration visa for Tuvalu residents. An expert explains

The details of a new visa enabling Tuvaluan citizens to permanently migrate to Australia were released this week.

The Conversation

PM, Deputy PM at odds over NZ response to US tariffs

New Zealand's prime minister and deputy are at odds on the best response to US tariffs, believed to directly cost its economy around $NZ900 million.

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Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary Urges Trump to Escalate Tariff Standoff With China Even Further: 'Its Time to Squeeze'

Kevin O'Leary urges the U.S. to impose 400% tariffs on China, accusing the government of rampant intellectual property theft.

International Business Times

"Raw ultra thru-hiking madness": German hiker burns through 4 pairs of Altras to deliver decisive new women's record on New Zealand's iconic Te Araroa Trail

Zäck shaved three days off the previous women's self-supported record and set a new women's overall speed time

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Rates down again in New Zealand, now 3.5 per cent

New Zealand's central bank has dropped rates for the fifth consecutive meeting, with the official cash rate now 3.5 per cent.

AAP

‘Germany is back’: 3 ways NZ can benefit from Europe’s renewed centre of power

It’s unlikely many New Zealanders paid close attention to Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ statement late last year that “New Zealand and Germany are committed to enhancing their partnership”.

The Conversation

Winston Peters at 80: the populist’s populist clocks up 50 years of political comebacks

Winston Peters turns a venerable 80 on April 11, but he showed no sign of retiring as New Zealand’s archetypal populist during his recent state of the nation speech. He especially enjoyed the hecklers, gleefully telling them one by one to get out.

The Conversation

France Have 'Great Chance' Against New Zealand Despite Weakened Side: Ex-All Black Cruden

Former New Zealand fly-half Aaron Cruden believes France will pose a serious threat to the All Blacks in July despite sending a depleted outfit on this year's three-Test tour.

International Business Times

The latest update on NZ’s state of the environment is sobering – but there are glimmers of progress

If left unaddressed, many environmental changes in Aotearoa New Zealand could threaten livelihoods, health, quality of life and infrastructure for generations to come, according to the latest update on the state of the environment.

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China threat spurs New Zealand defence spend surge

It used to be that New Zealand constituted a wink in the Five Eyes partnership, but a new defence spending plan suggests a changing of attitudes.

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Stead to step down as NZ cricket white-ball coach

New Zealand are searching for a new coach for the white-ball formats after Gary Stead announced his decision to step down.

The Guardian - AU

Many native New Zealand species face threat of extinction, report finds

A three-yearly environmental update issues stark warning over biodiversity – and reports air pollution has improved in some areas

The Conversation

Australia’s innovative new policies are designed to cut smoking rates – here are 6 ideas NZ could borrow

At the start of this month, when denicotinisation would have been due to come into effect in Aotearoa New Zealand (had the government not repealed smokefree laws), Australia introduced innovative smokefree policies to change the look, ingredients and packaging of tobacco products.

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The Independent UK

New Zealand to double defence spending to 2% of GDP

Cash injection of £4bn in just the next four years unveiled by Christopher Luxon amid rising global instability

The Times of India

'Serial-offenders' Pakistan fined again for same offense in New Zealand ODI series

NEW DELHI: Pakistan have been handed yet another penalty for a slow over-rate, their third in as many matches, capping off a forgettable ODI series against New Zealand with a 3-0 whitewash.

AAP

Chris Luxon's New Zealand coalition enjoy poll bump

Prime Minister Chris Luxon and the New Zealand National party have improved their popularity according to the latest TVNZ poll.

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Samara Maxwell makes history for New Zealand with cross-country win on elite debut at UCI Mountain Bike World Series

"I just kept telling myself ‘this is for a world cup win, hurt as much as you can because you won’t get it if you don’t’" says nation's first ever women's elite XCO World Cup winner

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Looking inward: why Trump’s tariffs highlight the need for NZ to build local capacity

When retail executives start swearing during earnings calls, something is clearly amiss. That’s what happened recently when the CEO of United States-based luxury furniture retailer Restoration Hardware saw his company’s share price plunge by more than 25% in after-market trading.

The Conversation

New satellite data shows NZ’s major cities are sinking – meaning rising seas will affect them sooner

Rising seas are already affecting coastal communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. On a global average, the sea level is now 18 centimetres higher than it was in 1900, and the annual rate of increase has been accelerating to currently 4.4 millimetres per year.

International Business Times

Fiji And New Zealand Seal Sevens Wins In Singapore

Fiji won the men's title at the World Sevens Series in Singapore with a 21-12 victory over surprise finalists Kenya on Sunday, while New Zealand lifted the women's trophy after defeating arch-rivals Australia.

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