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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Kevin Andrews on China, Entitlement, and the Future: His Most Impactful Opinions in The Epoch Times
Kevin Andrews has been hailed by many as a ‘Liberal warrior’. But in his later years, he proved the pen could be at least as mighty as the sword.
China’s Faltering Economy Hits Australia’s Bottom Line
China’s imports have fallen 3.9 percent in defiance of analysts’ predictions. That’s going to impact Australia’s company tax receipts and the entire budget.
New Zealand Restores ‘No Cause’ Eviction Power for Landlords
The National Party-led coalition government has restored New Zealand landlords’ power to evict tenants without cause, with as little as 42 days notice required.
Defence Contractors Sued for Price Fixing Allegations
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it’s taking action against two ASX-listed companies, Ventia and Spotless.
Victorian Police Sue Government, Claiming Millions in Unpaid Overtime
Police in Victoria are suing for what they claim is money owing for work at the beginning and end of each shift.
New Zealand Lifts Ban on Commentator Candace Owens
The Associate Minister of Immigration Chris Penk overturned the ban imposed by his department.
NZ MPs in Official Trouble Over Haka in Parliament
Three MPs from the Māori Party and one from Labour have been referred to the Privileges Committee after they interrupted voting on a contentious bill.
No Conviction for Displaying Swastika at Pro-Palestine Protest
Prominent restauranteur Alan Yazbek pleaded guilty to displaying the Nazi symbol, but the magistrate accepted his ’regret.’
New Zealand to Ban Greyhound Racing From 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Racing Minister Winston Peters had backed greyhound racing months ago.
Gang Planned to Smuggle 50 Kilograms of Cocaine Into New Zealand
11 people are facing charges after police foiled a scheme to import the drug from Brazil via a shipping container.
