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Time to pull plug on power-hungry ‘bludger’ AI data centres, says CAFCA

June 29, 2026

Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa The Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) has warned that a planned AI data centre in Southland would consume up to 25 percent of New Zealand’s annual electricity output and push power prices higher for Kiwi consumers and businesses. CAFCA organiser Murray Horton said in a statement that

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Fiji military defends national role in society after 9% budget cut

June 29, 2026

RNZ Pacific Fiji’s military has hit out against budget cuts it copped last Friday. In a social media post, the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), which has gained influence in law enforcement over the last year, issued an apparent warning to detractors to recognise the role they play in Fijian society. “The RFMF… genuinely

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New Caledonia’s political parties make final pitch to voters before campaigning ends

June 27, 2026

By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific Campaigning in New Caledonia officially closed yesterday at midnight local time — two days ahead of election day tomorrow, June 28. The poll will renew the members of New Caledonia’s three provincial assemblies (Northern, Southern and the Loyalty Islands). In the following days and well into July, the poll