UNCOVERED: 23 - The Untold Story

The Melbourne Cup: How did the 22 runners make it into the big race?

From the international "raiders" to the "converted" Aussie hopes and a few genuine locals, we take a look at the varied journeys of the contenders for this year's Melbourne Cup.

ABC News · Oct 31, 2022

Dealing with a ‘bloody messy’ world – the urgent foreign policy challenges facing NZ

Since Jacinda Ardern described the state of world affairs as “bloody messy” earlier this year there have been few, if any, signs of improvement. Ukraine, China, nuclear proliferation and the lasting impacts of a global pandemic all present urgent, unresolved challenges.

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2022

NZ Labour taps Goff for London role

Former foreign minister Phil Goff will begin a three-year term as New Zealand's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in January.

AAP · Oct 27, 2022

Sorensen carries famous name into NZ bow

Scott Sorensen will become the fifth member of his family to represent the Kiwis when New Zealand face Jamaica.

AAP · Oct 20, 2022

Despite the myth, deer are not an ecological substitute for moa and should be part of NZ’s predator-free plan

The impact of deer on Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural environment is never far from the headlines. Most recently, the Southland Conservation Board highlighted the damage the introduced species was doing to native forest on Rakiura Stewart Island.

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2022

Smoke and mirrors: why claims that NZ’s smokefree policy could fuel an illicit tobacco trade don’t stack up

The New Zealand parliament is currently considering a new smokefree law to implement key components of the Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan.

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2022

Ex-Labour MP Sharma exits NZ parliament

Hamilton West voters are set for an unexpected by-election after the resignation of expelled Labour MP Gaurav Sharma from parliament.

AAP · Oct 18, 2022

Ardern hosts Gillard for NZ Labour appeal

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she fist-pumped on first hearing Julia Gillard's misogyny speech, believing the Australian PM had been bullied.

AAP · Oct 17, 2022

A NZ Bloke Has Gone Viral For A TikTok Of Children Screaming On A Hellish 29-Hour Flight

Child-free flights, yay or nay?

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 14, 2022

Allen, Bracewell shine as NZ beat Pakistan

Michael Bracewell has earned a second-straight player-of-the-match award in Christchurch, taking 2-11 in New Zealand's nine-wicket T20 win over Pakistan.

AAP · Oct 11, 2022