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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Chinese Warship Drill Prompts Call for Australia to Build Its Own ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Shield
Recent live fire exercises by PLA Navy warships in the Tasman Sea have exposed an ‘obvious’ problem, says Michael Shoebridge.
$1.1 Million in Abandoned Suitcase Leads to Interstate Money Laundering Investigation
The discovery of over a million dollars in a suitcase left at Perth airport has triggered an interstate investigation into the source of the cash and an arrest.
NZ Minister Resigns After Argument With Staffer Became Physical
Andrew Bayly admitted he ’took the discussion too far.’
Australian Army Officer Loses Security Clearance Over Ties to Israel
A Jewish Australian Army officer’s actions showed ‘divided loyalties’ the Administrative Review Tribunal has found.
Former US Police Officer Convicted Over Fatal Shooting of New Zealand Man
Former Colorado Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Buen could still serve no prison time for the killing of the 22-year-old New Zealander, who called 911 for help.
AustralianSuper Fined $27 Million After Error Costs Members $69 Million
Australia’s largest superannuation fund failed to inform members of duplicate accounts, leading to multiple fees and unnecessary charges.
China's Live-Fire Navy Exercises Prompt Flights to Re-route
Airservices Australia has issued warnings to pilots flying over Tasman Sea airspace after the Chinese started a military exercise.
Indian Surnames Top the List of New Zealand’s Newborns
The evolving demographics of New Zealand are reflected in Smith, once the most common surname, now slipping to a distant third.
NZ Stats CEO Steps Down After COVID, Census Data Improperly Shared
Personal data on thousands of people was given to an organisation with links to the Māori Party and may have been used for campaigning, an inquiry has found.
NZ Defence Minister: Chinese Warships Near Australia Prove ‘Distance Won’t Protect Us’
The minister said CCP officials have also provided no information about the motivations of the warships.
