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China’s Shills All Come for Winston
Clark and Brash have spent years insisting we must never upset China. They treat any criticism of Beijing as dangerous. Peters said out loud what many New Zealanders think.
New EFTPOS terminals prepare to link faces, payments and digital identity
“Age verification, digital identity and secure payments [could] happen in a single interaction at the terminal.”
National needs Labour’s vote but will not give it the bill
“I think it’s unusual to ask someone to make a decision if they don’t have the thing they’re being asked to make a decision about.”
Petrol may get cheaper, but many drivers could pay more
“On average, drivers of petrol light vehicles pay less than RUC users.”
ETS makes NZ cement unviable, taxpayers fund $60m rescue
“The challenge is the emissions costs, which are coming as a result from the ETS from 2030 onwards.”
Ding Dong the Witch Is Ditched
To truly appreciate that Allan’s loss is Victoria’s gain, let’s remember that she used her resignation speech to claim she got turfed from office because she is a woman.
The Nine Most Terrifying Words in the English Language
Time and time again this has been proven to be a fool’s errand – which explains why the Green party pursue it with such vigour. And why Luxon has decided to join them.
China’s Shills All Come for Winston
Clark and Brash have spent years insisting we must never upset China. They treat any criticism of Beijing as dangerous. Peters said out loud what many New Zealanders think.
Back in the USSR
Do you think that New York Mayor Mamdani’s socialist government grocery stores will work like those in capitalist countries or like those in the defunct Soviet Union?
A Skeptical Guide to UBI
As Milton Friedman once said, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.”
Climate Scenarios Are Exactly That, Not Tools
The lesson from this interview is neither to minimise climate risks nor to exaggerate them. It is to use climate science responsibly. Communities deserve planning that is scientifically robust, legally defensible and fair.
Science Saturday
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ML Blasts The Human Rights Commission Over Recent Act Of Stupidity
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Christopher Luxon Rules Out TOP: David Farrar Explains What It Means For NZ Election
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How High Did the Grooming Cover Up Go?
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Most of the Covid Tyrants Are Gone, What Next?
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Continued Contempt of Parliament from Te Pāti Māori
If they don’t like the institution of parliament and its standing orders, then they can always go back to the mat.