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Australia-New Zealand refugee deal: what we know so far

Nine years after it was first made, Australia has finally taken up New Zealand’s offer to accept refugees held in Nauru and other facilities

The Guardian - AU

In 20 years of studying how ecosystems absorb carbon, here's why we're worried about a tipping point of collapse

From rainforests to savannas, ecosystems on land absorb almost 30% of the carbon dioxide human activities release into the atmosphere. These ecosystems are critical to stop the planet warming beyond 1.5℃ this century – but climate change may be weakening their capacity to offset global emissions.

The Conversation

Nine-year wait for NZ refugee deal due to fears of snubbing US option, Jacqui Lambie and government say

Independent senator says deal with New Zealand to resettle 450 people could have caused some to turn down US program

The Guardian - AU

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‘More than just a game’: Moana Pasifika rugby provides story of hope for the islands

Players hope to inspire fans when the new Super Rugby team plays in front of a crowd for the first time on Friday

The Guardian - AU

The Australian government’s argument against sending refugees to New Zealand was always absurd

Despite the take-up of the resettlement offer, nine years after it was first made, the architecture of Australia’s offshore detention policy remains

The Guardian - AU

Sydney FC star Green opts for NZ switch

Sydney FC defender Ally Green will switch her international allegiance to New Zealand after this weekend's A-League Women grand final.

AAP

Jacqui Lambie accuses Scott Morrison of being intimidating, bullish during New Zealand refugee deal talks

The independent senator accuses the Prime Minister of being "intimidating" and "bullish" during negotiations in 2019 to resettle hundreds of refugees in New Zealand in return for her support to repeal a separate refugee medical evacuation bill.

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Australia beat Bangladesh by five wickets: ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup – as it happened

Australia’s unbeaten run at the tournament in New Zealand continued with a seventh straight win in a weather-affected match in Wellington

The Guardian - AU

Newcastle United forward Chris Wood continues incredible goalscoring week with New Zealand

The Newcastle United striker has been enjoying terrific form for the All Whites

Chronicle Live

Five Companies Developing Second Generation Psychedelics For Mental Health

Along with the psychedelic renaissance came a new type of drug: second generation psychedelics. Developed from classic psychedelics molecules, these upgraded compounds could offer improved therapeutic profiles with reduced side effects. For some companies in the psychedelics space, second generation psychedelics could be the key to success in an increasingly…

Benzinga

Queen of the run-out: Frankie Mackay

Amidst some darkness for the White Ferns in the World Cup, Frankie Mackay has been a shining light with her mastery of the white ball.

Newsroom.co.nz

This week's best-selling books

This week's biggest-selling New Zealand books, as recorded by the Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list and described by Steve Braunias.

Newsroom.co.nz

‘Starstruck’ review: Second time’s not the charm for this London-set rom-com

When “Starstruck” premiered on HBO Max last June, I likened it to “Notting Hill” for millennials, about a quippy Londoner named Jessie working two dead-end jobs and staring down her 30s (the thrillingly funny Rose Matafeo, also the show’s creator) who forges an unlikely romance with a famous movie star…

Chicago Tribune

UFC star Dan Hooker reunited with three-year-old daughter after months apart

Hooker had moved to Las Vegas last year due to strict Covid-19 regulations affecting his travel to New Zealand, but the UFC star has now returned home

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Air New Zealand set to launch one of the world's longest flights this year

Air New Zealand is launching a new route between New York City and Auckland later this year and it's going to be one of the longest flights in the world

ABC News

Q+A examines increased cost of living, China's deal with Solomon Islands, and asylum seeker settlement deal with New Zealand

A pensioner tells the Q+A panel that rising cost-of-living pressures mean she and her son are now getting their food from charities and rent is steadily forcing them out of their home.

AAP

Drmic shot steals NBL O/T win for Bullets

Brisbane have scored an unlikely overtime victory over the New Zealand Breakers after Anthony Drmic's overtime game winner with 2.5 seconds remaining

The Guardian - AU

Jacqui Lambie claims Scott Morrison threatened her with jail time if she revealed secret deal on refugees

Tasmanian senator says prime minister committed to accept New Zealand’s offer to resettle refugees, but she could not talk about agreement

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'It’s a time for people to make their mark' - Ronan O'Gara on Ireland's All Blacks mission

Having toured New Zealand as a player and also coached there, Ronan O'Gara's perceptions of the country have changed but warns that the primed hosts will regard Ireland as "new prey"

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NZ To Resettle 450 Refugees Detained In Aus For 9 Years, But That’s Less Than Half Of Them

New Zealand will do what Australia never would and resettle 450 refugees stuck in Australia’s offshore detention. Our neighbour will take 150 refugees per year for the next three years of those already in detention. Unfortunately any asylum seekers who arrive by boat in future will not be eligible for…

The Independent UK

Australia accepts New Zealand offer to take boat refugees

Australia has accepted a longstanding New Zealand offer to resettle boat refugees it sent to the remote island nation of Nauru

AAP

Phoenix defender can't wait for NZ move

He's been a Wellington Phoenix player since January but with a long-term deal now under his belt, Scott Wootton can't wait to actually set foot in New Zealand.

Al Jazeera

New Zealand to take 450 refugees from Australian detention

Refugees who tried to get to Australia by boat have spent years on remote islands or held in immigration detention.

The Conversation

Morrison government finally accepts deal with New Zealand to resettle refugees

In a major turnaround, the Morrison government has accepted New Zealand’s long-standing offer to resettle annually 150 refugees who came by boat.

The Conversation

No silver lining for climate change: pain at the petrol pump will do little to get us out of our cars

As global petrol prices skyrocket and governments step in to reduce the cost, is there a point when car owners will say enough is enough and opt for a different kind of transport? If history is anything to go by, probably not.

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