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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Two Melbourne Brothers Charged Over 80Kg of Cocaine, Guns
The Australian Federal Police say the men have links to an international organised crime syndicate.
New Zealand’s GP System at Risk of Collapse, Report Says
A study of the primary care sector by the New Zealand Initiative says it is facing ’mounting pressures that threaten its sustainability.’
New Zealand Accepts Trump’s 10 Percent Tariff as ‘Balanced’, Farmers Say It’s Still a Blow to Exports
New Zealand politicians have generally responded favourably to this morning’s announcement, though primary producers are less happy.
ACCC Loses Appeal Against Builder and Union, Over $1 Million in Fines Withdrawn
Builders J Hutchinson and the CFMEU were fined after a contract was terminated following a threat from the union but the High Court has quashed the convictions.
Russia Using Cook Islands’ Registry to Mask Its ‘Shadow Fleet,’ New Zealand Says
Emails from NZ’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reveal concerns about Russia using the Cook Islands’ shipping registry to avoid sanctions.
The Body Shop Shuts All New Zealand Stores
The retailer had been in voluntary administration since January, but liquidators have confirmed there’s no hope of keeping the business alive.
Hegseth Assures Indo-Pacific Allies, Including Australia, of US Backing
In a brief visit to the region, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has promised The Trump administration would ’truly prioritise and shift to this region.’
Australia Largely Spared From Tariff Scrutiny, But US Flags Concern With Media Code, Pharma Rules, Beef
The US trade representative’s report to the president and Congress cites Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code and pharmaceuticals as concerns.
Labor Pledges Ambitious Plan for 10,000 New Health Appointments Amid Campaign to Shore up Adelaide Seats
The $150 million promise comes as Labor attempts to shore up the knife-edge South Australian seat of Boothby.
Kerr to Return After Football Australia Decides Her Actions Warrant ‘No Further Action’
Kerr faced court over accusations of racially aggravated harassment.
