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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Debt Servicing to Hit $25 Million a Day Despite Victoria’s Forecast Surplus
Victoria’s state budget will record the first operating surplus since COVID-19, but net debt remains a burden that Victorians will be paying for years to come.
3 Chinese Con-Artists to Be Imprisoned, Deported From NZ Over ‘Blessing’ Scam
After arriving on tourist visas, they targeted mostly elderly Chinese women, reaping over $100,000 in just 3 weeks.
NZ to Spend Another Half Billion Dollars to Lure Hollywood Back to ‘Wellywood’
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has committed another $577 million to the film subsidy fund.
Pesutto Ordered to Pay $2.3 Million in Defamation Costs, Risks Losing Seat
John Pesutto has been ordered to pay $2.3 million after losing his defamation battle with Moira Deeming over his comments on an anti-trans rights rally.
Ben Roberts-Smith to Appeal to High Court Over War Crimes Reporting Saga
The Victoria Cross recipient now faces a multi-million-dollar cost bill after the Federal Court found in favour of Nine Newspapers and two journalists.
NZ Deputy Leader Chastises Falling Standards After Expletives Used in Parliament’s Question Time
‘Our House of Representatives has become a House of Chaos,’ the veteran MP and Deputy Prime Minister wrote on X.
Facing Russia and China, Australia Invests Millions to Strengthen Ties With Indonesia
The two countries are deepening ties, which will come as a relief to Australia after rumours of Russia seeking to establish a marine base in Indonesia.
NZ to Set Up Fund to Try Break Family Dependence on State Care
In a preview of next week’s budget, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has revealed the establishment of a $190 million social investment fund.
Māori MPs Suspended From Parliament After Performing Viral Haka Protest
One MP made worldwide headlines last year by leading a haka and tearing up the Treaty Principles Bill during a parliamentary session.
Liberal Party’s 1st Female Leader a Step Towards Rebirth, Vice President Says
Electing Sussan Ley as leader demonstrates the Liberal Party has listened to voters, Fiona Scott says.
