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Who is Catherine Connolly, Ireland's new left-leaning, independent president-elect?

27 October 2025

The 68-year-old former barrister is known for being one of the leading pro-Palestinian voices in the Irish parliament.

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Former diplomat Lachlan Strahan shares insider's take on Solomon Islands-China deal in memoir
	27 Oct: Former diplomat Lachlan Strahan used his memoir to criticise parts of the Coalition government's response to Solomon Islands' 2022 deal with China, while revealing some Australian officials pushed to impose "punitive" measures on Solomon Islands if it deepened security cooperation with China.... more

Taranaki's deep water port could make it a clear contender for being a defence manufacturing hub
	27 Oct: Taranaki's deep water port could make it a clear contender for being a defence manufacturing hub... more

An argument pensions should come later - to make superannuation sustainable
	27 Oct: An argument pensions should come later - to make superannuation sustainable... more

Oranga Tamariki received 39 reports about kaimahi harming children across its five youth justice residences - in the year ending in June
	27 Oct: Oranga Tamariki received 39 reports about kaimahi harming children across its five youth justice residences - in the year ending in June... more

New details are emerging about Sir Peter Jackson's development plans in Wellington
	26 Oct: New details are emerging about Sir Peter Jackson's development plans in Wellington... more

Trade Minister Todd McClay and the European Union Trade Commissioner have adopted a joint declaration to focus on reducing costs and boosting bilateral trade
	26 Oct: Trade Minister Todd McClay and the European Union Trade Commissioner have adopted a joint declaration to focus on reducing costs and boosting bilateral trade... more

Dame Noeline Taurua is reportedly back in charge of the Silver Ferns ... but not quite yet
	25 Oct: Dame Noeline Taurua is reportedly back in charge of the Silver Ferns ... but not quite yet... more

Nine candidates running for Townsville mayor at postal by-election
	25 Oct: Townsville residents will select from a field of nine candidates at a mayoral by-election next month.... more

Food subsidies set to run dry as second-longest US government shutdown drags on
	25 Oct: The government shutdown is continuing in the US and some of the worst effects are yet to be felt.... more

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Most Popular Recent Politics News

20 Oct: Toitu te Tiriti activist Eru Kapa-Kingi has doubled down on claiming Te Pati Maori has dictatorship-style decision making +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

20 Oct: The Prime Minister says he'd pay teachers and health workers more if it were possible - but for now they need to return to negotiating +++++++++++++++++++

20 Oct: The Prime Minister's in favour of Fonterra's selling Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti - but says it's not his decision +++++++++++++

29 Oct: It's early days for new curriculum changes, as not all subject documents have been uploaded +++++++++++++

25 Oct: Dame Noeline Taurua is reportedly back in charge of the Silver Ferns ... but not quite yet +++++++++++++

22 Oct: Union delegates have given rousing testimonies to their fellow members on the eve of tomorrow's mega-strike +++++++++++++

03 Nov: The country's oldest school must close its hostels at week's end - with students reportedly again put in harm's way +++++++++++++

Politics NewsLinks

15 Nov: Emails highlight jeffrey epstein and steve bannon relationship (BBCWorld)

7 Nov: Nancy pelosi announces retirement after decades in us congress (BBCWorld)

5 Nov: Regulatory standards bill back in the house after a highly engaged public submission period (RadioNZ)

5 Nov: Dick cheney: former us vice-president who helped lead 'war on terror' (BBCWorld)

3 Nov: Expert says fiji 'in a state of flux' after resignation of two deputy pms (RadioNZ)

1 Nov: Every iteration of labour’s cgt policy has died a fiery political death. tova o’brien asks will this be different (Stuff.co.nz)

26 Oct: Will lucy powell's win turn things around for labour? (BBCWorld)

24 Oct: French mps clash on new caledonia’s issues, debates further postponed (RadioNZ)

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International:
Most restrictive abortion bill in the US being considered 21:37

Entertainment:
Sofia Vergara is the new face of Skechers 21:25

Living & Travel:
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Entertainment:
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International:
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Jessica Alba's children are her top priority 19:25

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