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Revealed: A cost-benefit analysis for Wellington’s long tunnel: Cost: Would be extremely complex and expensive. Benefit: Would provide a vital boost for the ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/15-04-2024/revealed-a-cost-benefit-analysis-for-wellingtons-long-tunnel
Air New Zealand to buy green fuel from Finland's Neste to meet net-zero targets: Air New Zealand on Monday signed its largest deal for sustainable aviation fuel ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/air-new-zealand-buy-green-fuel-finlands-neste-meet-net-zero-targets-2024-04-15/
Officer, bystanders lauded for confronting man who killed 6 at a Sydney shopping mall
pbs.org/newshour/world/officer-bystanders-lauded-for-confronting-man-who-killed-6-at-a-sydney-shopping-mall
Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
Australia News Today: Star inquiry, Macquarie, NZ inflation, Sydney stabbing: Good morning, it’s Georgie here in Sydney. Here’s what you need to know today ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-15/australia-news-today-star-inquiry-macquarie-nz-inflation-sydney-stabbing
Traffic light cameras will be installed nationwide by next year, Eamon Ryan says: Traffic light cameras will result in automatic fines for drivers captured ...
irishtimes.com/transport/2024/04/15/traffic-light-cameras-to-be-place-by-early-next-year-eamon-ryan/
Asian emerging market currencies come under pressure from strong dollar: Indonesia’s central bank supports rupiah as Indian rupee falls to record and Korean won ...
ft.com/content/3a985f06-35b5-4a56-91eb-4595fc71b0ad
Explainer: China, health system top issues as Solomon Islands holds national election
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-health-system-top-issues-solomon-islands-holds-national-election-2024-04-15/
New strategy: Musk wants to make X users pay for posts: New users should pay for their posts in the future.
morgenpost.de/vermischtes/article242109580/Neue-Strategie-Musk-will-X-Nutzer-fuer-Posts-bezahlen-lassen.html
Quick Glance: Elon Musk plans to impose fees on new X users for posting
- Elon Musk is strategizing to charge new X users a nominal fee to activate posting on the social network and mitigate the bot issue.
- Musk emphasized that implementing a small fee for new accounts was the 'sole method' to halt the 'influx of bots.'
- New accounts are anticipated to have free posting privileges after three months, exempt from any charges.
- At present, there is a lack of specific information on the timeline for enforcing this policy and the potential fees new users might be required to pay.
Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Regulation Minister David Seymour will shortly announce a policy to introduce “pet bonds” ... Show more
When Facebook blocks news, studies show the political risks that follow: Since Meta blocked links to news in Canada last August to avoid paying fees to media ...
reuters.com/technology/when-facebook-blocks-news-studies-show-political-risks-that-follow-2024-04-14/
Asian shares slide on US rate cut rethink; China GDP beats estimates: Asian stocks fell and the dollar climbed to more than five-month highs on Tuesday as ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-04-16/
How to get student loan forgiveness in 2024: Here’s how to get student loan forgiveness in 2024 — and what you need to know before pursuing this path.
richmond.com/news/nation-world/business/personal-finance/student-loan-forgiveness-how-to/article_564253fb-0a5e-58b7-87eb-f8ecefe9ebda.html
More Malaysians seeking jobs in Singapore amid weakening ringgit, inflation: Recruiters
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/malaysians-working-jobs-ringgit-inflation-manpower-employment-4265736
PM Christopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspace: The Prime Minister has talked up the prospect of stronger defence ties with Singapore ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514297/pm-christopher-luxon-would-consider-singapore-drone-testing-in-nz-airspace
Multinational giants urged to front supermarket inquiry for ‘playing hardball’: Australian retailers have turned their sights on global suppliers such as Nestle ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/multinational-giants-urged-to-front-supermarket-inquiry-for-playing-hardball-20240411-p5fj6q.html
‘New Competition’? It’s protectionism with an industry policy veneer: Australia is about to join the protectionist wave sweeping through major economies with its ...
smh.com.au/business/the-economy/new-competition-it-s-just-protectionism-with-an-industry-policy-veneer-20240416-p5fk5n.html
Watch live: Government announces pet bond policy for renters: The government has announced a two-week pet bond and obligations for tenants to pay for damage ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514298/watch-live-government-announces-pet-bond-policy-for-renters
The two countries walked away from bilateral meetings between Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon with an agreement to ... Show more
Christopher Luxon readies for 'full-on' Southeast Asia tour: Christopher Luxon is determined to prove the scoffers wrong in his promise to "raise the energy" of ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514211/christopher-luxon-readies-for-full-on-southeast-asia-tour
4 of this week’s top #energy stories from the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Energy and Materials.
Read more here: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/australia-reveals-solar-sunshot-fund-plus-other-top-energy-stories/
Solomon Islands' elections could impact China's influence in the South Pacific: The country in which China has gained most influence in the South Pacific ...
apnews.com/article/solomon-islands-election-china-sogavare-d6403a59c4927bff0b84613fe726fd72
Channel 4 reacts after Rachel Riley sack calls for 'Islamophobic' tweet: Channel 4 and Countdown star Rachel Riley has apologised on X over remarks she made ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/14/rachel-riley-sorry-misunderstanding-sydney-stabbing-tweet-20645947/
Secrecy shrouds 'fast track' projects as submissions close: Not even the MPs supposed to be scrutinising the Fast Track Bill are allowed to know which projects ...
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/514352/secrecy-shrouds-fast-track-projects-as-submissions-close
USC Faces Backlash Over Alleged ‘Censorship’ of Pro-Palestinian Valedictorian’s Speech
time.com/6967287/university-southern-california-usc-cancels-valedictorian-speech-safety-israel-palestine/
Bruce Lehrmann, a former government adviser, raped a colleague in a Parliament House office, an Australian judge found, dismissing a defamation suit in a case ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australian-court-rule-defamation-suit-parliament-rape-case-2024-04-14/
Mourners are the only people arriving at what is one of Australia's biggest shopping precincts, which until very early this morning, was a crime scene ... Show more #9News www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-junction-stabbing-update-chris-minns-announces-18-million-independent-coronial-inquest/c691bb10-0298-449f-bf18-ed80dc33e153
Disbelief Government considering Wellington mega tunnel after axing ferries: There’s disbelief the Government is considering a mega tunnel underneath Wellington ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/disbelief-government-considering-wellington-mega-tunnel-after-axing-ferries/EEWBM6C7WZEGBEIRK6SOKOOUX4/
Video shows Sydney stabbing attack suspect in mall: The footage appears to show a man confronting the knifeman on an escalator with a pole.
bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-68805655
The Government was warned that Yemeni civilians could be killed in an operation in which New Zealand is involved to protect shipping in the Red Sea.
WalletHub: Honolulu city hit hardest by inflation: In a Wednesday report, financial analysis site WalletHub said that Honolulu is the metro-area hit hardest by ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/14/honolulu-hit-hardest-by-inflation/73321569007/
Australia Plans IRA-Style Act to Drive Green Manufacturing Tilt: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans an Inflation Reduction Act-style program to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/australia-plans-ira-style-act-to-drive-green-manufacturing-tilt
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Quick Glance: PM unveils ambitious plan to boost local manufacturing
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost local manufacturing and supercharge Australia's economic growth.
- He announced the upcoming introduction of a 'Future Made in Australia Act' to enhance investment, job creation, and economic opportunities.
- Albanese emphasized the importance of government support for the domestic industry and competing with other countries offering similar subsidies.
- Albanese's plan has been welcomed by various bodies, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton deemed it unachievable.
Christopher Luxon readies for 'full-on' Southeast Asia tour: Christopher Luxon is determined to prove the scoffers wrong in his promise to "raise the energy" of ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514211/christopher-luxon-readies-for-full-on-southeast-asia-tour
Why is beer so expensive?: Inflation for most goods and services has been falling since late 2022, but the price of beer has risen at its fastest rate in decades ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/why-is-beer-so-expensive-20240411-p5fj5n.html
Video shows Sydney stabbing attack suspect in mall: The footage appears to show a man confronting the knifeman on an escalator with a pole.
bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-68805655
Labor hits back at critics by adding tax breaks to industry aid: Jim Chalmers backed the case for tax concessions in a new signal about the scale of the budget ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/labor-hits-back-at-critics-by-adding-tax-breaks-to-industry-aid-20240414-p5fjo8.html
German inflation eases to lowest in almost three years: German inflation eased in March, helped by a drop in energy and food prices, final data from the federal ...
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Vidya Balan weighs in on nepotism in Bollywood: 'Kisi ki baap ki industry...': Vidya Balan recently gave her candid views on whether nepotism plays any role on ...
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/vidya-balan-weighs-in-on-nepotism-in-bollywood-kisi-ki-baap-ki-industry-101712997822199.html
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon looks for Estonian inspiration: Analysis - In his quest to get New Zealand 'back on track', Christopher Luxon has often looked ...
rnz.co.nz/news/top/514173/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-looks-for-estonian-inspiration
Pointing to Akmal's sedition probe, PKR MPs rebuff Ramasamy: Harapan will deliver reforms no other political block would, PJ MP says.
malaysiakini.com/news/702409
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Student Loan Borrowers Are Running Out of Time to Claim Forgiveness: Borrowers with certain loan types can consolidate their loans, but only before a ...
newsweek.com/student-loan-forgiveness-deadline-idr-account-adjustment-1889327
Charter Schools establishment board pay revealed: The eight-member board will provide strategic oversight and advice on the model for the schools.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514094/charter-schools-establishment-board-pay-revealed
Treasurer warned of economic turmoil ahead of budget: Just four weeks out from the federal budget, Treasury has highlighted global economic headwinds and warned ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/treasurer-warned-of-economic-turmoil-ahead-of-budget-20240413-p5fjjg.html
No, it isn't quite the plot of the 2000 Tom Hanks movie "Castaway," but three sailors were rescued after being stranded on a remote Pacific island ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/3-sailors-rescued-remote-pacific-island-after-writing/story
Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
Qatar Airlines avoids Australian lawsuit over forced invasive examinations of women | CNN
cnn.com/2024/04/11/travel/qatar-airlines-avoids-lawsuit-intl-scli/
Grant Robertson is swapping cabinet for academia – but should ex-politicians lead universities?
rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/514143/grant-robertson-is-swapping-cabinet-for-academia-but-should-ex-politicians-lead-universities
Honduras orders more H145 helicopters from Airbus: The Ministry of Defense of Honduras has contracted Airbus to supply two additional Airbus H145 helicopters ...
defence-blog.com/honduras-orders-more-h145-helicopters-from-airbus/
Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon talks to media in Auckland: The Prime Minister is back in Auckland and talks to journalists during a bleak week for media and ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514074/watch-live-pm-christopher-luxon-talks-to-media-in-auckland
Victoria’s new tax is driving landlords out. But is that a bad thing?: It has become easy for landlords and real estate agents to point to the recently expanded ...
theage.com.au/property/news/victoria-s-new-tax-is-driving-landlords-out-but-is-that-a-bad-thing-20240409-p5fik6.html
Australia PM unveils plan to overhaul economy, invest in green energy - Regulations - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/04/11/australia-pm-unveils-plan-to-overhaul-economy-invest-in-green-energy.html
Why one country spent a small fortune to kill a single, elusive, furry predator: New Zealand spent about $300,000 to eradicate a single male stoat from its ...
cnn.com/2024/04/10/world/new-zealand-stoat-chalky-island-intl-hnk/
Anticipation: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. Treasuries rise ahead of US inflation. New Zealand and Thailand are set to hold ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-09/anticipation-the-bloomberg-open-asia-edition
Paid articlePaid Israel-Hamas war: Biden calls Netanyahu's approach to war against Hamas a 'mistake'
apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-latest-04-10-2024-dc72eef87b9c21368609c9244613697d
Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
It’s mission possible for Christopher Luxon on trip to Southeast Asia - Fran O’Sullivan
nzherald.co.nz/business/fran-osullivan-column-its-mission-possible-for-christopher-luxon-on-trip-to-southeast-asia/7VPTNPCUXZGH5FNYLFSFWZU5AQ/
Paid articlePaid How Walmart’s privileged documents led to $101 mln jury verdict for ex-supplier: A former Walmart supplier won a $101 million verdict on Tuesday from an Arkansas ...
reuters.com/legal/government/column-how-walmarts-privileged-documents-led-101-mln-jury-verdict-ex-supplier-2024-04-10/
The PM has a grand plan for your future. Will it be a Utopia?: Australian companies welcomed Albanese’s Made in Australia policy this week ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-pm-has-a-grand-plan-for-your-future-will-it-be-a-utopia-20240412-p5fjb0.html
Northland principals criticise Government’s school attendance action plan : Northland principals have described the Government’s attendance action plan to tackle ...
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/govts-attendance-action-plan-northland-principals-slam-simple-approach/ST5RKYPZIRE2TJBQJTZJPZRPLY/
Bollywood makes a song and dance for Modi ahead of Indian elections: The Indian Hindi film industry, better known as Bollywood, has been cranking out films ...
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240411-bollywood-makes-song-and-dance-modi-indian-elections-hindus-muslims
Anthony Albanese's government can't be accused of excessive caution any longer: Anthony Albanese's government is defining itself by robust stances ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-12/albanese-government-no-longer-cautious/103698292
Chris Packham joins Extinction Rebellion in Science Museum sponsor protest: More than 30 young people, scientists and supporters occupied Energy Revolution ...
itv.com/news/london/2024-04-12/chris-packham-joins-extinction-rebellion-in-science-museum-protest
Australia tightens ‘hit and miss’ merger rules amid fears of reduced competition: Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns economy is not ‘competitive enough as it stands’
ft.com/content/1656c220-198f-46a9-854b-0e298d276a19
Reserve Bank holds OCR at 5.5 percent: The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged for a sixth consecutive meeting.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513923/reserve-bank-holds-ocr-at-5-point-5-percent
Great Barrier Reef Update on 'Extremely Worrying' Heatwaves: If the global climate continues to warm, above 3°C pre-industrial levels, this cooling barrier could ...
newsweek.com/great-barrier-reef-extremely-worrying-heatwaves-1887930
Fast-track bill: Which projects could be approved for quicker consent?: There is consensus among advocates on which projects are most likely to try their hand at ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514060/fast-track-bill-which-projects-could-be-approved-for-quicker-consent
Indonesia 'willing to normalise ties with Israel' in bid to join OECD: Report: Indonesia is willing to normalise relations with Israel in exchange for Israeli ...
middleeasteye.net/news/indonesia-willing-normalise-ties-israel-bid-join-oecd-report
Welcome to the Age of Technofeudalism: In Yanis Varoufakis’ latest book, the former Greek finance minister argues that companies like Apple and Meta have treated ...
wired.com/story/yanis-varoufakis-technofeudalism-interview/
Quick Glance: The Era of Digital Feudalism
- In his latest book, Yanis Varoufakis argues that technology giants like Apple and Meta treat their users as modern-day serfs.
- Varoufakis describes a new economic system where companies like Apple, Facebook, and Amazon have significantly reshaped the economic landscape.
- He explains how companies like Facebook and Amazon create digital fiefs based on attention and free labor.
- The importance of the Digital Feudalism debate for democracy is emphasized, with proposals such as a cloud tax and interoperability to mitigate the influence of technology giants.
What’s going on with Jacinda Ardern and the Christchurch Call?: David Seymour called Ardern’s anti-extremism initiative 'ineffectual grandstanding' ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/10-04-2024/whats-going-on-with-jacinda-ardern-and-the-christchurch-call
Elon Musk accused of profiting from tragedy as study finds X rewards hate targeting Israel-Gaza war
techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/ccdh-hate-influencer-study/
‘I would only be vice-chancellor at Otago’: Grant Robertson already appears comfortable in the University of Otago clocktower. The incoming vice-chancellor has ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/campus/%E28098i-would-only-be-vice-chancellor-otago%E28099
Morning Bid: Spotlight on rate decisions, China loans: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-04-09/
New Zealand business confidence weakens in Q1, think tank says: New Zealand's business confidence in the first quarter weakened as businesses face a range of ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/new-zealand-1st-qtr-business-confidence-weakens-remains-pessimistic-think-tank-2024-04-08/
Equities lose ground with Treasury yields, dollar; US inflation data in focus: A global equity index lost steam in mid-morning after earlier gains on Tuesday ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-04-09/
Spain to eliminate ‘golden visas’ for wealthy foreign home buyers: Ireland, Portugal and Australia have revised similar programs that provide residency rights to ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/09/spain-golden-visa-ends-wealthy-investors/
The makers of NZ’s most popular shows talk about what’s going wrong with TV: What do those in charge of our biggest production companies think about the looming ...
thespinoff.co.nz/business/10-04-2024/the-makers-of-nzs-most-popular-shows-talk-about-whats-going-wrong-with-tv
Cut-price road solution to avert ‘a runway surrounded by sheep paddocks’: The preference for “gold-plating” infrastructure has created a vicious cycle of delays ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/cut-price-road-solution-to-avert-a-runway-surrounded-by-sheep-paddocks-20240410-p5fiq5.html
Bombshell twist in Molly the magpie saga: Molly the famous magpie will be reunited with its owners and best friend Peggy the English Staffy “very soon”.
news.com.au/technology/science/animals/molly-the-magpie-to-be-returned-to-former-carers/news-story/34d79fad5e2b0ca460f7a8193400f4a1
Quick Glance: Unexpected Turn in Molly the Magpie Saga
- Molly, the famous magpie, will soon be reunited with its owners and best friend Peggy the English Staffy.
- The separation of Molly from the family's dogs, Peggy and Ruby, sparked outrage among supporters who deemed it unjust and cruel due to their strong bond.
- Molly the magpie was rescued as a chick by the couple and formed a heartwarming bond with the dog Peggy.
- The Queensland Premier reassured that Molly is in good spirits and efforts are underway for the reunion after over 154,000 Australians signed a petition for Peggy and Molly's reunion.
Yen feels the heat as US Treasury yields rise: The dollar was tentative on Tuesday as it failed to get a meaningful boost from a rise in U.S. Treasury yields ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/yen-feels-heat-us-treasury-yields-climb-2024-04-09/
Quick Glance: Dollar Stagnates Despite Rising US Treasury Yields
- The dollar displayed hesitation on Tuesday as it did not receive significant support from the increase in U.S. Treasury yields, maintaining pressure on the yen near multi-decade lows and keeping traders vigilant for potential interventions.
- The greenback rose by 0.03% to 151.87 yen, near a 34-year high of 151.975 yen from the previous month, while Japanese officials intensified efforts to defend the currency.
- Despite the uptick in U.S. Treasury yields, the dollar failed to garner substantial backing as traders reevaluate their outlook on the pace and extent of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts anticipated in the latter part of this year.
- The robustness observed in commodity prices appears indicative of - one could almost label it as - a global reflation trade. In other developments, the Aussie declined by 0.01% to $0.6604, and the Chinese yuan was positioned at 7.2437 per dollar in the offshore market.
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