Luxon warns of global ‘pain’ as Trump tariffs rattle NZ economy
“This is hurting growth prospects at a time when the global economy needs certainty and confidence.”
Centrist
Polls swing back to government as NZ First support surges
The government, particularly NZ First, is regaining ground.
Treaty bill may be more popular with the public than Parliament
Elite consensus may not reflect public opinion.
Greens cry foul over billboards while defending anti-police rhetoric
“They want copyright laws to protect them when it suits them."
‘Obscure, dangerous’: Sir Geoffrey warns against jailing MPs over haka standoff
“A New Zealander walking down Lambton Quay would probably think that if he was going to be sent to jail, he would be sent there by a court.”
“Back turned, grabbed”: Dot Jones speaks out after airport clash
“Another place, another MP, it might not have ended like this.”
Centrist’s guide to safe COVID Commission whistleblowing – There’s still time, but it needs to be done right
This is a callout to anyone who wants to talk to the Royal Commission but thinks they are constrained by confidentiality provisions or “professional ethics”.
Trump targets trade deficits with 10% tariffs — NZ caught in the crossfire
“Tariffs like this are unprecedented.”
Navy crew unprepared, ship unfit for mission before Samoa sinking – inquiry finds
Twenty out of 45 personnel had deficiencies, and there weren’t enough crew to maintain effective watch rotations.
Stephen Rainbow accused of Islamophobia after misrepresenting SIS threat report
“I have read the statement by FIANZ and wholeheartedly publicly apologise to our Muslim communities.”
Teacher faces complaint for criticising Treaty bill opposition, sparking free speech debate
“Teachers do not lose their civil liberties upon entering the profession.”
Winston Peters: Greens part of ‘insipid cancer of woke’
“New Zealand First declared a war on woke, and we’re on the front line of it.”
More ‘controvussy’: Burnett Foundation’s own words sink Doyle defenders
According to the Burnett Foundation, 'B' stand for 'Boy'.