Category: digital_and_print_publishing
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AI Experts Urge New Zealand Leaders for Bipartisan AI Regulation
A group of AI experts are calling on New Zealand's political leaders to launch a bipartisan effort to produce risk management-based AI regulation and establish a national AI oversight body. In an open letter addressed to Rt Hon Christopher Luxon,…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLawEducationComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEuropeAustralasiaSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing AI RegulationChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsGovernmentTechnology
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Auckland Police Make Arrests in $4 Million Cryptocurrency Burglary Case
A couple has been apprehended following an extensive investigation into a multi-million dollar burglary that occurred nearly four years ago in Auckland. The investigation, which began in Westmere in late 2021, culminated in a search warrant being executed at a…
Law EnforcementLegalBusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsComputers and InternetDigital and Print Publishing Aucklandburglarycryptocurrencymoney launderingfinancial crimeNew Zealand PoliceWellsford
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Media Monitor: The Guardian Reports on Immigration Turmoil, Ukraine, Vaping, and New Zealand Education
The Guardian is reporting that immigration labor plans are in turmoil after an Epping hotel was blocked from housing asylum seekers. It said other local leaders are expected to mount challenges after a council in Essex won an injunction following…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentSportEuropeAsiaUSGeneral PoliticsImmigrationClimate ChangeTradeSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingEconomyLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceComputers and Internet UkraineVapingDonald TrumpEppingMāoriThe Guardian
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Media Monitor: NZ Herald to Explore AI for Content Generation
Newsroom is reporting that the New Zealand Herald is creating an ‘editorial futures working group’ to explore using AI to write stories. Newsroom said the Herald had a false start last year when AI was used to write an editorial,…
MediaScience & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceDigital and Print Publishing NewsroomNew Zealand HeraldAIMatt MartelStuffcontent generationeditorial
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Wellington City Archives Prepares for Major Relocation
Wellington City Archives is in the process of relocating its collection of over 800,000 items from its current Barker Street location to two new city centre homes: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington’s central library, and the new Wellington…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationAustralasiaSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing
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Trade Me Acquires 50% Stake in Stuff Digital Ltd
Trade Me is set to acquire a 50 per cent stake in Stuff Digital Ltd, which owns stuff.co.nz, New Zealand's largest website. The deal unites two major Kiwi brands, Trade Me, a leading property, motors, jobs and marketplace portal, and…
BusinessMediaEconomyDigital and Print PublishingTradeReal Estate Trade MeStuff Digital LtdSinead BoucherAnders SkoeMergers and acquisitionsstuff.co.nz
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Media Monitor: The Guardian on US energy department cuts, Ardern, cannabis
The Guardian is reporting that employees of the U.S. Energy Department are raising concerns that cuts and deregulation undermine the department’s ability to function and will cause cost hikes. It said one employee stated the Trump administration is “going to…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldEntertainmentHealthScience & TechnologySportMediaMiddle EastAsiaEuropeAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentClimate ChangeMilitarySocial IssuesEnergyFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingMedical ScienceLaw Enforcement Energy DepartmentJacinda ArderncannabisTrump administrationderegulationprice hikesThe Guardian
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ACT Claims Victory on Budget Savings, Regulatory Reform, and School Funding
ACT is touting its role in the New Zealand government's Budget 2025, highlighting $4.9 billion in savings and new legislation aimed at increasing accountability in lawmaking. The party says it is ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent effectively, with increased funding…
Politics and GovernmentEducationBusinessAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingLaw Enforcement ACTBudget 2025Regulatory Standards BillDavid SeymourEducation FundingSocial Media Inquiry
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Book Vandalism, Rugby Camp, and More
Radio New Zealand is reporting several stories, including one about a Hamilton bookstore owner who is upset about a serial vandal targeting biographies of New Zealand women. RNZ also reports that Auckland FC's coach, Steve Corica, is angry after the…
MediaSportBusinessWorldWeatherSocial IssuesAustralasiaDigital and Print PublishingRugbyEconomyAgricultureDisastersTransportation book vandalismSteve CoricaKiwiSaverChristchurchHannah ZwartzTroy NathanRNZ News
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Government Cuts RNZ Funding By 7 per cent In Budget 2025
The New Zealand government will invest $6.4 million over four years in local journalism, with funding distributed through NZ on Air, according to Media Minister Paul Goldsmith. The investment aims to bolster council, community, and court reporting across the country.…
Politics and GovernmentMediaEconomyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsDigital and Print PublishingLegal Paul GoldsmithNZ on AirRadio New ZealandMedia ReformLocal JournalismBudget 2025
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NZME Announces Director Nominations and Board Composition Update
NZME Limited has received eight director nominations ahead of its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on June 3, 2025. The company is actively engaging with shareholders regarding these nominations and an alternative board composition proposal. This announcement follows the close of the…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentMediaFinancial MarketsDigital and Print PublishingGeneral Politics NZME LimitedAnnual Shareholders’ Meetingdirector nominationsboard compositionOsmium Partners LLCJTG 4 LimitedSteven Joyce
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New Zealand's Press Freedom Under Pressure: World Press Freedom Index 2025
New Zealand's press freedom, while historically strong, faces challenges as major news services close and society polarizes, according to the 2025 World Press Freedom Index. The country ranks 16th out of 180, with a score of 81.37, a slight improvement…
Politics and GovernmentMediaSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingMedia Crisis Press Freedom IndexNewshubStuffJournalismOnline Harassment