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Lobbying regulations are vital to any well functioning democracy – it's time NZ got some

The recently announced review of New Zealand’s lobbying sector needs to tackle questions of transparency and access if it is to make any real difference to how industries influence decision making. This includes establishing an enforceable register of lobbyists and introducing a cooling off period for former politicians before they…

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A Long Road Prepared Anthony Hudson for His USMNT Moment

The U.S. interim coach is looking to leave his mark after a career that took him from England’s lower tiers to MLS and from Bahrain to New Zealand.

Sports Illustrated

Bizarre 'cat killing contest' for kids in New Zealand scrapped after backlash

The New Zealand competition offered prize money for children to hunt feral cats

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National's farming mistake – regulations are there for a reason

If overseas consumers of New Zealand food and beverages decide its claimed sustainability, naturalness, and desirability is exaggerated, the consequences will be severe, writes Jim McAloon

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Indonesia says 3 troops missing since rebel ambush found dead

Indonesia's military confirmed on Wednesday that three soldiers missing since a weekend ambush by rebels in the restive Papua region have been found dead, in a setback for its mission to locate a New Zealand pilot held captive by separatists.

Reuters

Bizarre cat-killing competition for kids axed after backlash from animal welfare groups

New Zealand's North Canterbury Hunting Competition's cat-killing contest for children has been scrapped after the organisers were slammed by animal welfare groups

Daily Mirror

New Zealand contest urging children to kill feral cats cancelled after huge backlash

The North Canterbury Hunting Competition said the event was aimed at protecting native and vulnerable species

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Big rise in United Airlines’ direct Australia-US flights

Boosting its profile in Australia and New Zealand, United Airlines has announced more weekly flights from Australia to the US.

The New Daily

New Zealand feral cat killing competition for children cancelled after backlash

‘Children, as well as adults, will not be able to tell the difference between a feral, stray or a frightened domesticated cat’

The Independent UK

Woman arrested for B10m ambassador's credit card fraud

Police have arrested a 44-year-old woman in Sing Buri 14 years after gang members used a forged credit card in the name of the New Zealand ambassador to buy and then sell fuel worth about 10 million baht.

Bangkok Post

New Zealand cat killing competition axed

WELLINGTON: A competition in New Zealand for children to hunt and kill feral cats has been scrapped following public outcry, with a major animal welfare group on Wednesday welcoming the decision.

Bangkok Post

Food costs soar in New Zealand: see how prices have changed with this interactive chart

Groceries are up 12.1% year on year, with eggs, yoghurt and pastry products among items recording staggering increases

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand to make fresh pledge of support for Ukraine

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is poised to announce New Zealand's first major contribution in six months to support Ukraine's ongoing fight against Russia.

AAP

Approach with caution: why NZ should be wary of buying into the AUKUS security pact

As the strategic rivalry between the United States and China intensifies, the invitation to discuss participation in the AUKUS security agreement presents New Zealand with a potentially momentous decision: how best to secure its own strategic interests and values in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Get ready for the Luxon Hustle

National previews a hard sell approach worldwide to moving New Zealand products if it wins in October.

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Nursing Council prevents training school opening, despite workforce crisis

The classrooms at the Healthcare Academy of New Zealand are sitting empty and its owners blame red tape for a 12-month delay before it can open, writes Andrew Bevin.

Newsroom.co.nz

Fifa Women's World Cup lighting up local clubrooms

Thirty-two teams, 64 games, tens of thousands of fans filling stadiums, two billion tuning in on television - the Fifa Women's Football World Cup is going to be massive.

ABC News

Australia and New Zealand armies expand their military co-operation with Plan Anzac, sharing intelligence and technology

The new "Plan Anzac" cooperation agreement will allow both armies to share operational intelligence and technology as New Zealand's new PM prepares to meet Anthony Albanese in Australia.

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The Times of India

ODI World Cup: Ian Smith wants Martin Guptill back

NEW DELHI: Weakened by injury to Kane Williamson and the retirement of Ross Taylor, former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith wants veteran top-order batsman Martin Guptill to be brought back into the scheme of things ahead of the ODI World Cup in India

The Independent UK

Indonesia dismisses rebel claim of army deaths in Papua

Indonesia’s military chief has dismissed a separatist group claim that they had killed more than a dozen government soldiers who were searching for a New Zealand pilot taken hostage by the rebels in the restive Papua region

Reuters

Australia, New Zealand sign army cooperation deal

Australia and New Zealand on Tuesday announced plans for the allies' armies to work more closely together as New Zealand looks to its larger neighbour for help reinvigorating an armed forces battling worker shortages.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand feral cat hunting competition for children prompts backlash

Animal rights organisations are concerned pets could be killed during event and animals could suffer ‘prolonged’ deaths

The Times of India

PAK vs NZ: New Zealand survive Iftikhar Ahmed onslaught to win third T20I against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: All-rounder James Neesham held his nerve in the final over and stopped the dangerous Iftikhar Ahmed to hand New Zealand a thrilling four-run win over Pakistan in the third T20 international in Lahore.

Bangkok Post

Reforms 'can't end' with legalised cannabis

MELBOURNE: Former New Zealand prime minister and current member of the International Commission Against the Death Penalty, Helen Clark, has praised Thailand for decriminalising cannabis, but has also called on the country to end capital punishment, especially for those convicted of drug offences.

AAP

New Zealand house prices see small uptick

House prices in New Zealand may reached the bottom of the cycle, with the release of new data showing a small uptick in March.

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