James (Jim) Grenon, a Canadian billionaire residing in New Zealand, has acquired a significant shareholding in NZME and proposed to remove current directors and appoint new ones, with support from 37% of shareholders. Grenon’s previous ventures, The Centrist and NZNE, focus on trans rights, Treaty coverage, and vaccine issues, challenging mainstream news agendas. This move has caused fear and instability within NZME, raising concerns about the future direction of the media company under Grenon’s influence.
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Man arrested over violent Auckland crime spree
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Auckland for allegedly breaking into multiple homes armed with a knife, stealing two cars, and crashing three times early this morning. The crime spree began on Udys Rd in Pakuranga after 5am, where police responded to reports of a break-in and subsequent confrontations with the suspect. Need More Context? 🔎
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