Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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New Zealand Naval Officers to Face Court Martial Over Ship Sinking
The HMNZS Manawanui hit a reef and sank off Samoa in October 2024. The NZ Defence Force is to try three officers for their role in the incident.
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Businesses Urge Further Red Tape Cuts as Australia Slips in Global Competitiveness Rankings
The 2026 Global Investment Competitiveness Index ranked Australia 21st out of 42 countries, down from 20th in 2024 and 18th in 2023.
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WA Terror Suspect Allegedly Planned Extremist Attacks in Manifesto
According to a notebook seized by police, among the man’s targets were several mosques, WA Police headquarters and the state’s parliament.
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Queensland Expands ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ List for Young Offenders
Twelve new offences have been added to the state’s ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws, bringing the total to 45.
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New Zealand Halts Māori Cultural Training for Army Staff Amid Capability Concerns
ACT Party MP Todd Stephenson said requiring officers to memorise Māori songs and prayers suggested the military’s priorities were misplaced.
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New Zealand Reserve Bank Weighs Mandating Cash Services, Trials Rural ATM
As banks close branches, New Zealand’s central bank is considering ways to ensure cash remains accessible, including providing it directly.
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CCP Deletes Question on Australian Prime Minister’s Evacuation From Official Press Conference Transcript
CCP spokesperson Mao Ning spoke about the recent bomb threat against the Australian prime minister, which was later doctored from the transcript.
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Inconsistent State Retail Laws Costing Households $9.4 Billion Over 10 Years: Report
Transport and logistics, environment and waste regulation are among the major drivers of hidden costs for Australian businesses and consumers.
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US Court Sentences Australian Man to 7 Years for Selling Hacking Tools to Russia
U.S. prosecutors described Peter Williams’ crime as not just theft, but also a national security offence.
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NZ Man Arrested at Perth Airport for Allegedly Possessing Violent Extremist Material
Police said the man allegedly had videos of multiple overseas terrorist incidents on his phone.
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New Zealand Naval Officers to Face Court Martial Over Ship Sinking
The HMNZS Manawanui hit a reef and sank off Samoa in October 2024. The NZ Defence Force is to try three officers for their role in the incident.
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Businesses Urge Further Red Tape Cuts as Australia Slips in Global Competitiveness Rankings
The 2026 Global Investment Competitiveness Index ranked Australia 21st out of 42 countries, down from 20th in 2024 and 18th in 2023.
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WA Terror Suspect Allegedly Planned Extremist Attacks in Manifesto
According to a notebook seized by police, among the man’s targets were several mosques, WA Police headquarters and the state’s parliament.
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Queensland Expands ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ List for Young Offenders
Twelve new offences have been added to the state’s ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws, bringing the total to 45.
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New Zealand Halts Māori Cultural Training for Army Staff Amid Capability Concerns
ACT Party MP Todd Stephenson said requiring officers to memorise Māori songs and prayers suggested the military’s priorities were misplaced.
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New Zealand Reserve Bank Weighs Mandating Cash Services, Trials Rural ATM
As banks close branches, New Zealand’s central bank is considering ways to ensure cash remains accessible, including providing it directly.
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CCP Deletes Question on Australian Prime Minister’s Evacuation From Official Press Conference Transcript
CCP spokesperson Mao Ning spoke about the recent bomb threat against the Australian prime minister, which was later doctored from the transcript.
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Inconsistent State Retail Laws Costing Households $9.4 Billion Over 10 Years: Report
Transport and logistics, environment and waste regulation are among the major drivers of hidden costs for Australian businesses and consumers.
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US Court Sentences Australian Man to 7 Years for Selling Hacking Tools to Russia
U.S. prosecutors described Peter Williams’ crime as not just theft, but also a national security offence.
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NZ Man Arrested at Perth Airport for Allegedly Possessing Violent Extremist Material
Police said the man allegedly had videos of multiple overseas terrorist incidents on his phone.
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