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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Former South Australian Opposition Leader Convicted of Supplying Drugs
David Speirs had pleaded guilty to 2 charges of supplying drugs to another person but asked to be discharged without conviction. The court refused.
Greens to Preference Teals and Fatima Payman’s Party Ahead of Labor
The move is in response to Labor not directing preferences to any party in Macnamara, a seat the Greens thought they could win.
Conservative NZ First Party Introduces Bill to Define ‘Woman’ in Law
Although the party is in government, it has had to introduce a Private Member’s Bill, meaning it may not have the support of its coalition partners.
Small NZ Company Wins Contract to Supply UK With Drones Bound for Ukraine
The prime ministers of the two countries announced that a new joint defence partnership will be drawn up, to replace one signed in 2015.
Australia’s Defence Budget Up Just 0.8 Percent in Real Terms Over the Last Decade: Analysis
While promoted by the government as a major investment—and on target to meet US expectations—in real terms, Australia’s defence budget is barely sufficient.
While Australia Debates, Fiji Bets on Nuclear Ships to Power Islands and Cut Emissions
Stuart Ballantyne, chair of Seatransport, says the move could save around 5 million litres of diesel a year for the developing country.
Australian Teen Charged in International Murder-for-Hire Plot
The 15-year-old in Sydney is accused of using encrypted apps and online platforms to outsource murder from thousands of kilometres away.
Cyclone Tam Leaves 24,000 Homes in the Dark Across New Zealand
New Zealanders will most likely be spending Easter indoors this year.
‘Tone Deaf’: Greens’ Cancel ANZAC Dance Party After Disapproval From RSL, Politicians
While Australia and New Zealand pause to remember their war dead on April 25, the Greens will be charging up to $1,000 to attend a fundraiser.
New Zealand Launches $13.5 Million Campaign to Attract 23,000 Tourists
The campaign will focus on attracting people from China, Australia, the United States, India, Germany, and South Korea, but there are questions over its cost.
