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Newsroom daily quiz, Monday 21 April

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/21/newsroom-daily-quiz-monday-21-april/

Published: April 20, 2025 17:00

What is a chignon? The post Newsroom daily quiz, Monday 21 April appeared first on Newsroom.

Daily crossword, Monday 21 April

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/21/daily-crossword-monday-21-april/

Published: April 20, 2025 17:00

Test your smarts with Newsroom's daily crossword. The post Daily crossword, Monday 21 April appeared first on Newsroom.

Lessons from the fog of war

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/21/lessons-from-the-fog-of-war/

Published: April 20, 2025 17:00

Comment: Stop discussing Trump's trade war as if every snapshot of the field is a definitive view of the outcome The post Lessons from the fog of war appeared first on Newsroom.

Protesters set up camp at fast-tracked coal mine

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/20/protesters-set-up-camp-at-fast-tracked-coal-mine/

Published: April 19, 2025 20:59

The occupation is 'the first of many' says 350Aotearoa, who plan to continue disrupting Bathurst's operations on the West Coast The post Protesters set up camp at fast-tracked coal mine appeared first on Newsroom.

Photography gains ground in art market

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/20/photography-gains-ground-in-art-market/

Published: April 19, 2025 18:00

In an art world context, photography has evolved significantly over the years pushing boundaries in both technique and concept. No longer the poor cousin of painting, but still much more affordable thanks to photographs being sold in numbered editions, an…

The Secret Diary of .. Paddy and Amanda

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/19/the-secret-diary-of-paddy-and-amanda/

Published: April 18, 2025 18:00

In which Patrick Gower finds wisdom in the teachings of Amanda Luxon The post The Secret Diary of .. Paddy and Amanda appeared first on Newsroom.

Short story: The new man, by Owen Marshall

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/19/short-story-the-new-man-by-owen-marshall/

Published: April 18, 2025 18:00

An epic story for the holiday weekend about a romance between two widowers The post Short story: The new man, by Owen Marshall appeared first on Newsroom.

End finally in sight for swimmer’s 38-year challenge

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/19/end-finally-in-sight-for-swimmers-38-year-challenge/

Published: April 18, 2025 17:00

Veteran swimmer Gràinne Moss will battle wind, tide, time and giant tuna to complete her Oceans Seven marathon challenge The post End finally in sight for swimmer’s 38-year challenge appeared first on Newsroom.

Daily crossword, Friday 18 April

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/18/daily-crossword-friday-18-april/

Published: April 17, 2025 17:00

Test your smarts with Newsroom's daily crossword. The post Daily crossword, Friday 18 April appeared first on Newsroom.

Bestselling books at Easter

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/18/bestselling-books-at-easter/

Published: April 17, 2025 17:00

The latest Nielsen BookScan chart of NZ books at Easter, plus win a beautiful $70 coffee table book The post Bestselling books at Easter appeared first on Newsroom.

Newsroom daily quiz, Friday 18 April

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/18/newsroom-daily-quiz-friday-18-april/

Published: April 17, 2025 17:00

The Great Red Spot is a high-pressure region in the atmosphere of which planet? The post Newsroom daily quiz, Friday 18 April appeared first on Newsroom.

Rather than ‘de-extincting’ species, let’s save the species we have

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/18/rather-then-de-extincting-species-lets-save-current-species/

Published: April 17, 2025 17:00

Analysis: Should we consider ‘bringing back’ more extinct species, or is it best to let sleeping dogs lie? The post Rather than ‘de-extincting’ species, let’s save the species we have appeared first on Newsroom.

The Boy in the Water update: Coroner to release findings

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/17/coroner-completes-provisional-findings-into-boy-in-the-water-inquest/

Published: April 17, 2025 05:11

A year since the inquest into the death of Gore three-year-old Lachlan Jones began and the Coroner has completed his provisional findings. The post The Boy in the Water update: Coroner to release findings appeared first on Newsroom.

Govt considers compensating Chathams for ‘confiscated’ fishing quota

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/17/govt-considers-compensating-chathams-for-confiscated-fishing-quota/

Published: April 16, 2025 21:00

Islanders have long memories of Wellington politicians denying them their land, their autonomy, even their vote – but the modern-day seizure of their fisheries is a raw wound The post Govt considers compensating Chathams for ‘confiscated’ fishing quota…

NZ First donor launches airline war on Chatham Islands

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/17/nz-first-donor-launches-airline-war-on-chatham-islands/

Published: April 16, 2025 18:40

Newcomer Texel Air helped supply Shane Jones' showcase regional summit this week; locally-owned Air Chathams is dismayed at the 'showboating' The post NZ First donor launches airline war on Chatham Islands appeared first on Newsroom.

Faith, hope and chocolate eggs

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/17/faith-hope-and-chocolate-eggs/

Published: April 16, 2025 17:00

From The Detail: The places where hot cross buns and Easter eggs are taking a back seat to deep-rooted traditions The post Faith, hope and chocolate eggs appeared first on Newsroom.

Seymour seeks to spark a new ‘culture war’

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/17/seymour-seeks-to-spark-a-new-culture-war/

Published: April 16, 2025 17:00

Act’s leader attacks a culture of 'mediocrity' as he prepares to become Deputy PM The post Seymour seeks to spark a new ‘culture war’ appeared first on Newsroom.

Act’s ‘happy Māori’ AI image sparks internal change

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/17/acts-happy-maori-ai-image-sparks-internal-change/

Published: April 16, 2025 17:00

After using AI-generated imagery, the Act Party says it has refined the filters it uses to select stock photos The post Act’s ‘happy Māori’ AI image sparks internal change appeared first on Newsroom.

Peters’ desperation is PM’s gain

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/17/peters-desperation-is-pms-gain/

Published: April 16, 2025 17:00

Comment: Treaty Principles Bill defeat and global campaign against Trump’s tariffs have given PM chance to assert himself over coalition The post Peters’ desperation is PM’s gain appeared first on Newsroom.

Act left out of loop on PM’s tariff alliance plans

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/17/act-left-out-of-loop-on-pms-tariff-alliance-plans/

Published: April 16, 2025 17:00

As Christopher Luxon disputes claims of tariff plan disagreement, another coalition partner says it was in the dark The post Act left out of loop on PM’s tariff alliance plans appeared first on Newsroom.

Book of the Week: Naomi walks the earth

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/17/book-of-the-week-naomi-walks-the-earth/

Published: April 16, 2025 17:00

An epic review by the founder of the Te Araroa trial of a Nelson writer's amazing account of walking it The post Book of the Week: Naomi walks the earth appeared first on Newsroom.

Daily crossword, Thursday 17 April

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/17/daily-crossword-thursday-17-april/

Published: April 16, 2025 17:00

Test your smarts with Newsroom's daily crossword. The post Daily crossword, Thursday 17 April appeared first on Newsroom.

Newsroom daily quiz, Thursday 17 April

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/17/newsroom-daily-quiz-thursday-17-april/

Published: April 16, 2025 17:00

The Great Red Spot is a high-pressure region in the atmosphere of which planet? The post Newsroom daily quiz, Thursday 17 April appeared first on Newsroom.

Get ready for even more Shein and Temu ads as Trump tariffs bite

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/17/get-ready-for-even-more-shein-and-temu-ads-as-trump-tariffs-bite/

Published: April 16, 2025 17:00

Hefty charges will apply to cheap packages heading into the US from China from May 2, disrupting some of the world’s largest retailers The post Get ready for even more Shein and Temu ads as Trump tariffs bite appeared first on Newsroom.

Cost cutting risks children’s learning and wellbeing

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/16/cost-cutting-risks-childrens-learning-and-wellbeing/

Published: April 15, 2025 17:00

Analysis: Early childhood education services should never be considered merely a business proposition The post Cost cutting risks children’s learning and wellbeing appeared first on Newsroom.

Why NZ should have more of a stake in Cambodia

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/16/why-nz-should-have-more-of-a-stake-in-cambodia/

Published: April 15, 2025 17:00

Now is the perfect time for NZ to engage with the Southeast Asian nation in a more proactive way – and to capitalise on our good Kiwi image The post Why NZ should have more of a stake in Cambodia appeared first on Newsroom.

Newsroom daily quiz, Wednesday 16 April

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/16/newsroom-daily-quiz-wednesday-16-april/

Published: April 15, 2025 17:00

The food product Spam got its name from which two words? The post Newsroom daily quiz, Wednesday 16 April appeared first on Newsroom.

Not all Easter eggs were created equal

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/16/not-all-easter-eggs-were-created-equal/

Published: April 15, 2025 17:00

Comment: Improved learning and memory? Enhanced mood? Here’s why you should opt for darker chocolate as you browse the aisles this Easter. The post Not all Easter eggs were created equal appeared first on Newsroom.

Trump tariffs hit KiwiSaver hard – what to do about it

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/16/trump-tariffs-hit-kiwisaver-hard-what-to-do-about-it/

Published: April 15, 2025 17:00

Analysis: The impact of tariffs on KiwiSaver is particularly severe for those planning to buy their first home and those nearing retirement The post Trump tariffs hit KiwiSaver hard – what to do about it appeared first on Newsroom.

The centre cannot hold

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/16/the-centre-cannot-hold/

Published: April 15, 2025 17:00

A distinguished economist on the tensions of centralisation The post The centre cannot hold appeared first on Newsroom.

Daily crossword, Wednesday 16 April

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/16/daily-crossword-wednesday-16-april/

Published: April 15, 2025 17:00

Test your smarts with Newsroom's daily crossword. The post Daily crossword, Wednesday 16 April appeared first on Newsroom.

Measles in NZ is only a matter of time

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/16/measles-in-nz-is-only-a-matter-of-time/

Published: April 15, 2025 17:00

From The Detail: A measles outbreak in the US has already killed three. Just how worried should New Zealanders be? The post Measles in NZ is only a matter of time appeared first on Newsroom.

Right to Repair bill risks driving up prices – motoring industry

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/16/right-to-repair-bill-risks-driving-up-prices-motoring-industry/

Published: April 15, 2025 14:30

Industry body says amendment bill will force smaller car dealerships and repairers out of business The post Right to Repair bill risks driving up prices – motoring industry appeared first on Newsroom.

Single-use plastic bans quietly shelved

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/16/single-use-plastic-bans-quietly-shelved/

Published: April 15, 2025 14:30

The final wave of single-use plastic bans has been pushed back indefinitely, though previous 'sustainable' replacements may not have been as green as they seem The post Single-use plastic bans quietly shelved appeared first on Newsroom.

Gender-based harassment is a challenge to democracy

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/16/gender-based-harassment-is-a-challenge-to-democracy/

Published: April 15, 2025 14:30

Comment: Why are politicians attacking the idea of fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces? The post Gender-based harassment is a challenge to democracy appeared first on Newsroom.

Broken but not bowed: NZ’s remotest community gives a message to ministers

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/16/broken-but-not-bowed-nzs-remotest-community-sends-a-message-to-ministers/

Published: April 15, 2025 14:30

The small Chatham Islands community is teaming up with heavyweight Auckland Council to navigate the Govt’s contentious water reforms together The post Broken but not bowed: NZ’s remotest community gives a message to ministers appeared first on Newsroom.

Watchdog’s Budget plea knocked back

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/16/watchdogs-budget-plea-knocked-back/

Published: April 15, 2025 14:30

The former Chief Ombudsman says his office is a ‘victim of its own success’ The post Watchdog’s Budget plea knocked back appeared first on Newsroom.

The schools that ain’t got jack built

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/15/the-schools-that-got-jack-built/

Published: April 14, 2025 22:00

Erica Stanford has just re-announced the same new school-builds that were announced several years ago by the previous government – so why were they never constructed? The post The schools that ain’t got jack built appeared first on Newsroom.

A friendship with Sam Hunt

https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/15/a-friendship-with-sam-hunt/