James Shaw, the key figure behind New Zealand’s significant Zero Carbon Act, has declared his resignation as the Green Party’s Co-leader, effective from March. However, he will continue his parliamentary duties to back the Bill of Rights (Right to a Sustainable Environment) Amendment Bill. Reflecting on his tenure, Shaw expressed, “Serving as New Zealand’s Climate […]
Twelve staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which helps Palestinian refugees, have lost their jobs after being accused of taking part in the October 7 terror attacks by Hamas on Israel. The agency said it got information from the Israeli authorities about the alleged involvement of its workers in the […]
NASA and ESA announce new missions to explore Venus NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced two new missions to explore Venus, the second planet from the sun. The missions, named DAVINCI+ and VERITAS, will study the planet’s atmosphere, geology, and history. They will be the first NASA spacecraft to visit Venus since […]
The UN’s top court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has ordered Israel to take “all measures” to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza, but stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Hamas. The court issued its interim ruling on Friday […]
The annals of exploration are replete with stories of discovery and conquest, of intrepid explorers daring to venture into the unknown. One such narrative that has ignited both interest and debate is the proposition that Chinese explorers may have mapped New Zealand before the arrival of Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. While this theory is not […]
In right wing politics a significant event was taking place. The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron was filled with anticipation for the State of the Nation speech by ACT Party leader, David Seymour. As Seymour took the stage, the audience fell silent. He began his speech, addressing various issues, including the 2024 US Election and […]
The Hamilton Police are now able to share more details about Operation Angelo, which is the ongoing investigation into the murder of John Isaac, whose body was discovered in the Waikato River on Thursday, January 18. Police have confirmed that Mr. Isaac, aged 53, appears to have been the victim of a violent assault that […]
The Doomsday Clock, a potent symbol of impending global disaster, has been ticking ominously for the past 77 years. Currently, it stands at a mere 90 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to the symbolic point of global annihilation. This unique timepiece, first introduced in 1947, is not your typical clock. It […]
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello is facing criticism from anti-smoking groups and politicians due to RNZ’s disclosure that she might pause the tobacco tax for three years. Currently, the tobacco excise is annually adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). RNZ has revealed that Costello is considering a three-year freeze on CPI-related excise increases […]
New Zealand is sending a six-member Defence Force team to the Middle East to maintain maritime security in the Red Sea, according to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. He condemns the Houthi attacks on commercial and naval shipping as illegal and highly destabilising. This deployment, as part of a global coalition, continues New Zealand’s longstanding commitment […]