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The Reserve Bank of NZ is looking at launching a digital currency

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is exploring the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to maintain monetary sovereignty and stay relevant in the rapidly evolving financial landscape.

But Ian Woolford, the RBNZ’s head of money and cash, admitted it is still years away and would have to be “extraordinarily secure”.

19 July 2024

Watch out Greens: UK climate activist gets 5 years in the clink for obstructing traffic

In the UK, Roger Hallam, co-founder of Just Stop Oil, has been sentenced to five years in prison for orchestrating motorway protests in 2022 that caused over 50,000 hours of vehicle delays. Four other activists received four-year sentences.

There has not been a protest on the M25 motorway since 2022, when it became clear that there were likely going to be significant consequences to the perpetrators.

19 July 2024

Big companies quietly ditch Woke like a bad smell: The decline of corporate social activism in 2024

Once hailed as champions of social justice, Corporate America’s enthusiasm for activism is dwindling. With rising interest rates and right-wing backlash, major brands are retreating from bold stances on social issues, revealing a cold truth: it was always about capitalism.

19 July 2024

Winston Peters risks skirmish with France by urging Pacific Islands Forum to address New Caledonia crisis

At the 10th Japan – Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters called for the Pacific Islands Forum to act as a “constructive force” in resolving the escalating crisis in New Caledonia.

21 July 2024

Curbing puberty blockers not linked to suicide increase, review finds

An independent review has debunked claims that restricting puberty blockers at a London gender identity clinic led to a surge in suicides among young patients.

Conducted by Professor Louis Appleby, the findings illustrate the dangers of misinformation.

15 July 2024

CO2 levels rise creating unexpected greening in world’s drylands

Despite fears of more land becoming deserts, increasing CO2 levels are causing many of the world’s drylands to turn green.

“It’s not stopping climate change by any means, but it is helping us slow it down,” said carbon-cycle researcher Trevor Keenan.

21 July 2024

Study Links COVID social distancing to increased newborn mortality and preterm births

A new study reveals a connection between pandemic social distancing measures and a rise in preterm births and newborn deaths.

Conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the study sheds light on the delayed and unanticipated impacts of public health interventions, urging a closer examination of how these measures affect infant health.