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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Man Arrested Trying to Import $91 Million of Methamphetamine From China
A man is set to face court after being caught by the Australian Federal Police attempting to smuggle 99 kilograms of the dangerous drug into the country.
Lockheed Says Australia Could Still Get 28 New F-35s by 2029
Labor cancelled the order for 28 new F-35 stealth fighters, but the Coalition has said it will commit $3 billion to the purchase if it’s elected.
Threats Against MPs, Dignitaries Have Almost Doubled in 2 Years, AFP Warns
The Australian Federal Police says online anonymity has contributed to rising harassment.
Massive NSW Court Data Breach Exposes 9,000 Sensitive Records
A mystery hacker breached NSW JusticeLink, accessing details including names and addresses of domestic violence victims, minors, and witnesses.
Home Burglaries and Car Thefts on the Rise, ABS Statistics Reveal
One in five households that were burgled last year were targeted multiple times, as property crimes overall saw an increase.
New Zealand Toughens Criminal Sentencing as It Aims for 20,000 Fewer Victims by 2029
A NZ First MP said it marked the end of the former Ardern government’s ’soft on crime' approach.
Jeans West to Shut All 90 Stores in Latest Casualty of Australia’s Retail Crisis
The iconic casual fashion retailer is the latest to close its stores amid mounting pressure, though its online store will continue to operate.
Budget 2025: Black Market Tobacco Burns $6.9 Billion Hole in Australia’s Budget Revenue
Three years ago, tobacco excise was the government’s fourth-largest source of revenue. This year, it is the seventh.
Budget 2025: Overseas Aid Will Be Refocused on SE Asia and the Pacific
While some money will be refocused on the Indo-Pacific, the budget has shrunk in real terms, and the actual changes are small.
Over 1,000 New Zealanders Working Into Their 90s
There are 200,000 New Zealanders past retirement age still in the workforce, and a third say they’re forced to do so for financial reasons.
