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US judge rejects bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts from Florida probe

Jeffrey Epstein · United States

US judge rejects bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts from Florida probe

55% Center coverage: 254 sources

A U.S. judge on Wednesday denied a U.S. Justice Department bid to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in South Florida, the first ruling in a series of attempts by President Donald Trump's administration to release more information on the case. See the Story

Sky TV Buys Three for $1 in Massive Media Shake-Up

Sky · New Zealand

Sky TV Buys Three for $1 in Massive Media Shake-Up

56% Center coverage: 9 sources

Sky TV is buying financially troubled TV3 (Three) for $1 in a seismic media move that pits it in a new battle royale with TVNZ. The deal, announced by...See the Story

Govt Orders Scrapping of Transgender Guidelines in Community Support

Winston Peters · New Zealand

Govt Orders Scrapping of Transgender Guidelines in Community Support

38% Left coverage: 8 sources

Minister for Sport and Recreation Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ By Giles Dexter of RNZ Sport NZ is ditching its guidelines for the inclusion of transgender people in community sport after direction from the government.See the Story

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‘It’s Clear We Have a Real Problem’: Homelessness 'Appears' to Be Outstripping Population Growth

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

A just-released Government report on homelessness shows the number people living without shelter has increased at a rate researchers believe is faster than...Homelessness See the Story

Nicola Willis: NZers Not Getting a 'Raw Deal' on Butter

34% Center coverage: 6 sources

The Finance Minister does not believe New Zealanders are getting a "raw deal" on butter, but has accepted there is no getting away from how...Oceania · New Zealand See the Story

NZF threat against Trans in Sport the sad predictable backlash

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National gerrymander Election rules to stop 200 000 kiwis from voting

Un-fucking believable! Govt’s electoral reform weakens democracy – Greens The Government is weakening our democracy by restricting voting rights and making it easier for the wealthy to donate to political campaigns under the cover of anonymity. “These changes represent a dark day for our democracy,” says the Green Party’s spokesperson for Democracy and Electoral Reform, Celia Wade Brown. “What we do with our democracy matters; who we shut out an…New Zealand · New Zealand Read Article

The rich are already manoeuvring against you over climate change sleepy hobbits

While the political right scream that climate change is a socialist hoax, they are already manoeuvring against you over climate change sleepy hobbits… Government can’t be the de facto insurer of property after weather events – Matt Whineray A report advises transitioning away from government buyouts of private homes after extreme weather events. It highlights the need for clear adaptation plans and funding contributions reflecting beneficiaries…Climate Change · New Zealand Read Article

People need opportunities not punishment to find jobs – Greens

The Green Party is calling on the Government to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to helping people into jobs following a new report, ‘The Pipeline of Potential,’ that highlights how people out of work need opportunities, not punishment, to find employment. “Instead of punishing people for being unemployed when there is no work, we can build a workforce with good jobs that support the common good,” says the Green Party’s spokesperso…Green Party · New Zealand Read Article

More Needs to Be Done to Eliminate Homelessness

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Data recently released by central government makes for shocking reading as it informs that a record number of children are now homeless and living in temporary accommodation.New Zealand · New Zealand See the Story

Government Announces Electoral Law Changes

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced the electoral law changes the coalition Government will make. File photo supplied The coalition Government plans to make numerous changes to New Zealand’s electoral laws including stopping people from being able to enrol to vote on polling day. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says: “Allowing late enrolments, however well intentioned, has placed too much strain on the system. “The final vote count use…New Zealand · New Zealand See the Story