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
Federal Coalition Has Lost Half Its Support Since the Election, Survey Reveals
More than half the people who voted for one of the opposition parties would not do so now, while two-thirds of all voters would not give them first preference.
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ATO Whistleblower Avoids Conviction and Jail
While Richard Boyle escaped serious penalties after years of uncertainty, politicians and lawyers are calling for better whistleblower protections.
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Anti-Government Rioting in Indonesia Spreads Across the Country
The unrest, previously confined to Jakarta, has spread to other cities and even some small towns.
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Motorist Killed, Protestors Injured in Demonstrations Against Indonesian MPs’ Housing Allowance
Students have taken to the streets against a housing allowance valued at 10 times the minimum wage.
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Firefly Given the Green Light as Latest Chinese EV Brand to Be Sold in Australia
A small Chinese-made hatchback will soon be available to buyers looking for affordable electric vehicles in Australia.
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Australia’s Cost of Living Rises 2.8 Percent in the Year to July, Statistics Says
The cost of housing, food, and non-alcoholic drinks all increased by more than the average rise in the CPI.
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A Pricey Hat Trick: The Don’s Baggy Green Fetches Nearly Half a Million
The headgear was worn by Sir Donald Bradman during the 1946–47 Ashes tour of Australia.
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RACV Reveals Top Victorian Suburbs for Kangaroo Car Crashes
The RACV is urging motorists to slow down as kangaroo casualties and insurance costs skyrocket.
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Government Ordered to Release Report Into Fatal Taipan Helicopter Crash
A workplace safety report into the Taipan crash will be made public, but the government has blocked the release of other legal documents.
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Air New Zealand Profits Down as Demand Weakens and Engine Troubles Bite
The national carrier shaved $20 million off its net profit compared to the previous financial year, while more than 10 planes remain grounded for repairs.
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Federal Coalition Has Lost Half Its Support Since the Election, Survey Reveals
More than half the people who voted for one of the opposition parties would not do so now, while two-thirds of all voters would not give them first preference.
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ATO Whistleblower Avoids Conviction and Jail
While Richard Boyle escaped serious penalties after years of uncertainty, politicians and lawyers are calling for better whistleblower protections.
|
Anti-Government Rioting in Indonesia Spreads Across the Country
The unrest, previously confined to Jakarta, has spread to other cities and even some small towns.
|
Motorist Killed, Protestors Injured in Demonstrations Against Indonesian MPs’ Housing Allowance
Students have taken to the streets against a housing allowance valued at 10 times the minimum wage.
|
Firefly Given the Green Light as Latest Chinese EV Brand to Be Sold in Australia
A small Chinese-made hatchback will soon be available to buyers looking for affordable electric vehicles in Australia.
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Australia’s Cost of Living Rises 2.8 Percent in the Year to July, Statistics Says
The cost of housing, food, and non-alcoholic drinks all increased by more than the average rise in the CPI.
|
A Pricey Hat Trick: The Don’s Baggy Green Fetches Nearly Half a Million
The headgear was worn by Sir Donald Bradman during the 1946–47 Ashes tour of Australia.
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RACV Reveals Top Victorian Suburbs for Kangaroo Car Crashes
The RACV is urging motorists to slow down as kangaroo casualties and insurance costs skyrocket.
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Government Ordered to Release Report Into Fatal Taipan Helicopter Crash
A workplace safety report into the Taipan crash will be made public, but the government has blocked the release of other legal documents.
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Air New Zealand Profits Down as Demand Weakens and Engine Troubles Bite
The national carrier shaved $20 million off its net profit compared to the previous financial year, while more than 10 planes remain grounded for repairs.
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