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Government seeks urgent advice on how to protect Auckland rockpools

The New Zealand government is seeking urgent advice on how to protect Auckland's rockpools, which residents claim have been stripped bare of sealife by visitors. A demonstration was held at Army Bay in Whangaparāoa, and the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust has requested a two-year fisheries ban across parts of the north Auckland coastline. The issue has been attributed to a cultural clash, with some migrant communities not adhering to Kiwi ways.

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World's first legally binding treaty to protect oceans and marine life takes effect

The High Seas Treaty, the world's first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters, has come into effect. The treaty, also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ) Agreement, governs about two-thirds of the planet's oceans, including vast areas beyond any country's borders. The treaty entered into force 120 days after it reached the threshold of ratification by 60 countries in September. As of January, 83 countries had ratified it, including major maritime powers such as China and Japan. The high seas face mounting threats from destructive fishing practices, shipping, plastic pollution, overfishing, and potential deep sea mining, all compounded by climate change. Currently, only about 1% of these international waters are protected. Ratifying countries can propose new areas for marine protection.

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New Zealand is not for sale

The India-NZ Free Trade Deal is criticized as a disaster for New Zealand, potentially leading to job losses and immigration issues.

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Liberal Party election autopsy delayed after Peter Dutton suggests report defames him and his staff

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-18/peter-dutton-election-loss-liberal-party-report-delayed/106240876?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=link

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Whangaparāoa rock pools 'stripped bare' by sea life gatherers, resident says

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/584180/whangaparaoa-rock-pools-stripped-bare-by-sea-life-gatherers-resident-says

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Advocacy groups call on Apple and Google to remove X from app stores over sexualized deepfakes

Advocacy groups call on Apple and Google to remove X from app stores over sexualized deepfakes - https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/womens-advocacy-groups-call-apple-google-drop-x-grok-app-stores-2026-01-14/

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Mt Egmont

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Nov 25th

Jakarta overtakes Tokyo as world's largest city according to UN

Jakarta has overtaken Tokyo as the world's largest city with a population of nearly 42 million, according to the United Nations. Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, is also expected to surpass Tokyo by 2050, while Tokyo's population is projected to decline due to Japan's aging population. Nine of the ten most populous cities are in Asia, with Cairo being the only non-Asian city in the top ten. Urbanization is a defining force of our time, with the number of megacities quadrupling since 1975, and several more expected to reach the 10 million population mark by 2050.

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Nov 25th

Chris Bishop says he's not plotting to roll Christopher Luxon

Senior National MP Chris Bishop has firmly denied any involvement in a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, emphasizing Luxon's suitability for the role amidst growing speculation within the National caucus due to recent polls. Bishop assured that Luxon remains the best person for the job and dismissed the rumors as trivial, while Luxon himself expressed confidence in his position and the party's performance.

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