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Dawn Aerospace's space plane aces first rocket-powered flights (video)

Dawn Aerospace's Mk-II Aurora space plane flew with a rocket engine for the first time over New Zealand's South Island in March 2023.

Space

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern takes on a new role after leaving politics this week

In a rousing and personal farewell speech this week in parliament, the former prime minister touched on family, politics and one of the very few things she will ask of her colleagues as she departs.

WEKU

WRC winner Paddon no longer chasing top-level rally return

The former factory Hyundai driver had hoped to return to the WRC after losing his drive with the South Korean marque at the end of 2018, but has been unable to return to top-flight competition since.

Autosport

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The Week in Detail: Karakia, retirement, Warkworth radio dish

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

Newsroom.co.nz

Easter's bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias (plus Megan Nicole Reed is given away)

Newsroom.co.nz

Rebels holding NZ pilot in Indonesia's Papua prepared to drop key demand

Separatist rebels in Indonesia's Papua region who are holding a New Zealand pilot hostage are prepared to drop a demand that Jakarta recognise the independence of the area before they could consider freeing him, a rebel spokesperson said on Thursday.

Reuters

The untapped power of ocean winds – why New Zealand is looking offshore for future renewable energy

The latest synthesis report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) makes it clear we need to prepare for intensifying impacts, while also cutting emissions dramatically.

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New Zealand loses appeal to rich foreigners as investor visa numbers plunge

Arrival of super wealthy in country had previously left government facing awkward questions

The Guardian - AU

Wrong groupchat horror brings drama to NZ Greens

A New Zealand Greens MP as been called a "crybaby" in a message accidentally sent to the wrong groupchat by a fellow MP and party member.

AAP

New Zealand spy chiefs warn of ‘increasingly aggressive’ foreign interference

Analysts say country’s strategic importance in Pacific has attracted attention of nations such as China

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand's Kane Williamson doubtful for ODI World Cup after knee injury in IPL

Kane Williamson is likely to miss out on the New Zealand squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup after a ligament injury in his knee, sustained while playing for the Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

The Times of India

Marles: Australia can learn from NZ on Voice

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has labelled New Zealand "the place of global best practice" on First Nations issues on a visit to Wellington.

AAP

Russia’s alleged deportation of Ukrainian children has caused a UN standoff – what international law says and why it matters

The New Zealand government’s sanctioning of Russian commissioner for children’s rights Maria Lvova-Belova is a further demonstration of its concern over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. But it is only a small step in what will likely be a very long road to justice.

The Conversation

New Zealand intelligence service says foreign interference attempts 'persistent'

Attempts by some countries to interfere with New Zealand's democracy, economy and civil society "are persistent", according to New Zealand Security Intelligence Service's (NZSIS) annual report.

Reuters

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Pride on the line as Australia's veteran table tennis players do battle with New Zealand

Pride and passion will be on display in New Zealand on Thursday, as 24 of Australia's top table tennis veterans face off against New Zealand.

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NZ literature's biggest wretch

Steve Braunias on two men at the centre of a historic sex scandal in Whanganui

AAP

Australia 'open' to NZ AUKUS tech participation

Australia and New Zealand have held security talks in Wellington as NZ examines joining part of the AUKUS agreement dealing with new technology.

Newsroom.co.nz

Secret court manuals shroud justice in secrecy

Bench books are publicly-funded manuals that help judges make decisions. Amid criticism of our Family Court using outdated and discredited theories, Carrie Leonetti asks why they're not publicly-available.

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Applied science stigma holding back high-value economy

New Royal Society fellow pushes for greater recognition of applied science education and business leadership.

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Review: Lizzie Marvelly on abortion

A history of abortion is told by a writer with close ties to the sexual abuse community of Centrepoint

Evening Standard

Jacinda Ardern makes emotional farewell to New Zealand parliament

‘A domestic terror attack. A volcanic eruption. A pandemic,’ Ms Ardern reflects on tenure

Reuters

Jacinda Ardern bids farewell to New Zealand parliament in tearful address

All New Zealanders should feel politics can be a home for them, former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday, in a final address to parliament after leading the nation through the COVID-19 pandemic and a terror attack in Christchurch.

The Independent UK

In final speech, Ardern reflects on leading New Zealand

In her final speech to New Zealand’s Parliament, Jacinda Ardern describes in emotional terms how she navigated a pandemic and a mass shooting during her tumultuous five-year tenure as prime minister

The Guardian - UK

Jacinda Ardern says leaders can be ‘sensitive and kind’ in farewell speech

Former New Zealand PM calls for politics to be opened up for all in emotional address to parliament

The Independent UK

Watch as Jacinda Ardern gives final speech before quitting New Zealand parliament

Watch as New Zealand’s former prime minister Jacinda Ardern gives one final speech before quitting parliament for good.

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