Holiday briefing: Looking at 2024 leadership changeouts
Japanese retail sales rose +5.3% in November from a year ago, handily more than can be accounted for by inflation. The UST 10yr yield is +6 bps higher today, now at 3.85%. The Australian 10 year bond yield is now at 3.97% and +8 bps higher. And the NZ Government 10 year bond rate is also lower, down -10 bps at 4.40%. The bitcoin price starts today lower at US$42,477 and down -1.3% from this time yesterday.
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December 29, 2023 02:39 UTC
Threats and abuses unnerve journalists in New Zealand
The research reveals just how widespread online and physical abuse towards journalists has become, and how this is changing the news and who is covering it. A ‘festering heap of toxicity’Not one of the 128 journalists and visual journalists surveyed was untouched by abuse, threats or violence related to their job, most commonly delivered via work email on a daily or weekly basis. Nearly 40% of all those experiencing physical violence were visual journalists, showing up to photograph emotionally charged events such as accidents and protests. Extensive and detailed reports of gendered abuse provide clear evidence that simply being female puts women journalists at risk in New Zealand, as it does elsewhere. Unsurprisingly, a good proportion of women journalists (22%) contemplated leaving the profession, compared to 4% of men.
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December 29, 2023 01:51 UTC
Focus Morning Bulletin, December 29, 2023 - The Global Herald
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Avondale fire, violence strategy, and Ukraine aid package| Focus Morning Bulletin, December 29, 2023” – below is their description. Fire crews battle early-morning blaze at Avondale Jockey Club, more resourcing and support needed for National’s family and sexual violence strategy, and the US provides up to $250m of arms and equipment in its final aid package to Ukraine for 2023. Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jXCheck out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oqFollow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXeFollow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbvnzherald.co.nz YouTube Channel
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December 28, 2023 21:08 UTC
Top 10 risks and opportunities for 2024
The delineation between news and noise, combined with an awareness that risks bring opportunities, is why our team spends time debating issues that might surprise markets. As we have said in the past, the greatest risks and opportunities in markets arise from consensus views, which ultimately prove incorrect and spur repricing - 2023 was certainly proof of that. Yield curves for most developed markets point to rate cuts in 2024, but with policy remaining above current estimates of neutral. Earnings growth expectations have been significantly upgraded for 2024 and beyond, creating a higher bar for upside surprises. New Zealand’s reliance on the rest of the world is growing and may culminate in a ratings downgrade in 2024.
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December 28, 2023 20:45 UTC
Drug testers uncover dangerous stimulant in party drugs ahead of festival season
It's definitely caused deaths overseas, especially if it's combined with alcohol or other drugs," Weston said. Rhythm and Alps general manager Harry Gorringe said the festival encouraged safe practice with drugs. Photo: Supplied/ Rhythm and AlpsGorringe said a free drug testing service was visiting Wānaka on Thursday at the Lake Wānaka Centre. The demand for drug testing had boomed in the two years since the practice was made legal, Weston said. Birks Ang said the drug testing clinics and festival checking allowed a different conversation than what he had typically experienced in over 20 years of work in addiction services.
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December 28, 2023 19:52 UTC
Another tough year ahead for the NZ media
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December 28, 2023 16:16 UTC
He had the receipts: Media Person of the Year
“Didn’t we just vote them out?” he wrote – not of Labour, nor the Greens, but of the news media. Over the election and Rugby World Cup time, audiences to the major sites (oddly, other than TVNZ) were stellar, nearing all-time records. Which is all a long-winded scene-setter for this column’s annual Media Person of the Year list. And several of the best exponents of political journalism make the list below. As do those who stood out covering the other biggest stories of the year in NZ – Cyclone Gabrielle and the Rugby World Cup.
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December 28, 2023 11:25 UTC
Gael Monfils shares his stong feelings for tennis
French tennis player Gael Monfils shared his strong feelings towards tennis. After the physical problem that hit him at the Ultimate Tennis Showdown, overcome by the Frenchman, Monfils still has no intention of stopping. When I play I'm pretty good, but I'm not going to lie: it's harder to recover. The injury at the Ultimate Tennis ShowdownThe bad fall suffered during his participation in the Ultimate Tennis Showdown exhibition event seems not to have had serious consequences on Gael Monfils. The French tennis player should start his 2024 at the ATP 250 tournament in Auckland, scheduled from 8 to 13 January, as agreed with his team at the end of the year.
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December 28, 2023 10:07 UTC
Life with Long Covid - what it's really like
Every person with Long Covid has a story - here are a few to show what life with the disease can be like. Photo: Quin Tauetau / RNZDean HohaiaDean Hohaia said having Long Covid has stripped the enjoyment out of life and has made him feel numb. I don't feel happy, I don't feel sad, I don't laugh, I don't cry - I'm numb." Karl has struggled to get a diagnosis for Long Covid, a common problem due to the wide range of symptoms the disease can cause. Long Covid Support AotearoaLong Covid Support Aotearoa connected RNZ with Rufial, Dean, Hannah and Karl.
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December 28, 2023 08:53 UTC
Open mike 28/12/2023
Summer reissue: In the first instalment of a new column about gardening while renting, a planter box is vetoed, the rent is raised, and the value of dirt is brought into question. L ast summer, we barely got one tomato and three beans out of
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December 28, 2023 05:49 UTC
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Starving snapper with ‘mushy’ flesh alarming North Island fishermen
Video / NZHeraldWhile fishermen flock to the coast over the holiday period, reports of skinny, pale, and what experts describe as “mushy” snapper indicate not all is well under the sea. Snapper with milky white flesh syndrome (right) and normal fillets (left) picture supplied. At Westhaven Marina, one in five snapper presented at the Kai Ika Project filleting station has mushy flesh. Fishing charter company Offshore Adventures owner Tony Orton holds a snapper fish. But while mushy snapper is edible, they’re not appetising.”
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December 28, 2023 00:11 UTC
Anglers bag the good stuff at Taieri Mouth
Yesterday seemed to be fairly quiet in Taieri Mouth but at least the fish appeared to be biting. Things were moving pretty slowly in Taieri Mouth — a relatively quiet part of the world this time of year. Leo Hill, of Dunedin puts together a wooden structure at Taieri Mouth yesterday. Fishermen line the Taieri River mouth. Oscar Ung and the fish he caught at Taieri Mouth yesterday.
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December 27, 2023 22:06 UTC
Focus Morning Bulletin, December 28, 2023 - The Global Herald
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Boxing Day sales down and Israel attacks intensify | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 28, 2023” – below is their description. Data shows Boxing Day sales were down this year, Israel has intensified its bombardment of Gaza and more young people are choosing apprenticeships over degrees. Full story: https://bitly.ws/ZG5N Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.
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December 27, 2023 19:46 UTC
Gael Monfils Gets Real About The Last Leg Of His Career With An Update About His Form - ‘I Won’t Lie..’
37-year-old French tennis player Gael Monfils played his first junior match at the age of 15 in Sweden. A few months ago, Gael Monfils made a remarkable comeback by winning the 2023 Stockholm Open. Elina Svitolina witnessed the triumph of her husband from the stand. And, here’s what he said about Elina Svitolina and his agent. Svitolina and Monfils ready for 2024Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils were recently seen with their daughter Skai heading towards Auckland for the 2024 ASB Classic.
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December 27, 2023 13:44 UTC