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.
LATEST
Law Society Wants Changes to Australia’s Terrorism Laws
Lawyers want to see greater clarity around definitions of crimes, and possibly the dropping of the category of preparatory offences.
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Man Attempts to Illegally Import Hundreds of US Gun Parts
Police say the man was sending parts to false names at multiple addresses in two states.
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Drama Over Millions in Super Payments in Australian Film and TV Industry
A 2024 tax office ruling means production companies may owe millions in unpaid superannuation to the people who write their scripts.
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New Zealand to Phase Out Open-Plan Classrooms
Once hailed as a modern approach to teaching and learning, open-plan classrooms have fallen out of favour with teachers and principals.
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Nauru Launches Citizenship Sale Scheme to Fund Climate Survival Plan
The tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru has launched an audacious plan to combat rising ocean levels. The Epoch Times got an exclusive look inside.
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NZ Leaders Skip Cook Islands Anniversary Event Concerned With Beijing Deals
The New Zealand government has also paused funding to the Pacific nation.
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Worker Loses Constructive Dismissal Case Over Comments About Period Products in Men’s Bathroom
A former New Zealand Inland Revenue Department worker has lost her case in the Employment Relations Authority over an intranet comment.
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World’s Largest Mining Company Signs Deal With Chinese Battery Giants to Try Electrify Fleet
The mining giant has signed deals with two Chinese manufacturers to introduce batteries to its heavy mining equipment and railway locomotives.
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Defective Chargers Pose Risk to 34,000 Consumers
Dangerous wireless power banks are being recalled in increasing numbers, but at least 34,000 remain in use, the ACCC warns.
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Reserve Bank Wants to End Card Surcharges, Consumers Predicted to Save $1 Billion
Ironically, small business representatives are wary of reform, warning costs will simply become hidden.
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Law Society Wants Changes to Australia’s Terrorism Laws
Lawyers want to see greater clarity around definitions of crimes, and possibly the dropping of the category of preparatory offences.
|
Man Attempts to Illegally Import Hundreds of US Gun Parts
Police say the man was sending parts to false names at multiple addresses in two states.
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Drama Over Millions in Super Payments in Australian Film and TV Industry
A 2024 tax office ruling means production companies may owe millions in unpaid superannuation to the people who write their scripts.
|
New Zealand to Phase Out Open-Plan Classrooms
Once hailed as a modern approach to teaching and learning, open-plan classrooms have fallen out of favour with teachers and principals.
|
Nauru Launches Citizenship Sale Scheme to Fund Climate Survival Plan
The tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru has launched an audacious plan to combat rising ocean levels. The Epoch Times got an exclusive look inside.
|
NZ Leaders Skip Cook Islands Anniversary Event Concerned With Beijing Deals
The New Zealand government has also paused funding to the Pacific nation.
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Worker Loses Constructive Dismissal Case Over Comments About Period Products in Men’s Bathroom
A former New Zealand Inland Revenue Department worker has lost her case in the Employment Relations Authority over an intranet comment.
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World’s Largest Mining Company Signs Deal With Chinese Battery Giants to Try Electrify Fleet
The mining giant has signed deals with two Chinese manufacturers to introduce batteries to its heavy mining equipment and railway locomotives.
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Defective Chargers Pose Risk to 34,000 Consumers
Dangerous wireless power banks are being recalled in increasing numbers, but at least 34,000 remain in use, the ACCC warns.
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Reserve Bank Wants to End Card Surcharges, Consumers Predicted to Save $1 Billion
Ironically, small business representatives are wary of reform, warning costs will simply become hidden.
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