Misogyny or mismanagement? Why Tory Whanau’s downfall split opinion
Her resignation reignited debate over whether women in politics are undone by prejudice or performance, and how far claims of harm should shape accountability.
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Winston Peters accuses broadcasting watchdog of ‘Soviet era stasi’ censorship
“Can the BSA please tell us what the legal basis is for their recent outrageous action?”
Study links fall in trans and queer identity among young Americans partly to improving mental health
A “post-progressive” era in American life?
Simeon Brown accuses striking doctors of ‘crossing an ethical line’
“Patients are collateral damage in a system every day that refuses to staff or resource services.”
Government’s renewables push may come with a price tag for taxpayers
“Reviewing all our options, including potential additional equity requirements.”
US threatens sanctions over UN’s first global shipping emissions tax
The US “will not hesitate to protect the American people and their economic interests,”
Jim Bolger, New Zealand’s 35th Prime Minister, dies aged 90
“A towering figure in New Zealand’s political life.”
New Zealand passport ranked strongest in the Five Eyes, ahead of Australia and the US
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 186 destinations.
Te Pāti Māori allege assault, nepotism and financial chaos by Kapa-Kingis
“On 2nd August 2024, we are now aware that Mr. Kapa-Kingi assaulted two security personnel in Parliament.”
Fear and loathing: Auckland CBD safety worries intensify as business group seeks urgent, coordinated fix
Owners report frequent incidents of drug use, fights and intimidation.
Celia Wade-Brown dismisses ‘Pākehā’ as ‘pale, male, and stale’, struggles to explain benefit of Māori wards
“New Zealanders don’t want to be separated by race."
Doctors warn New Zealanders’ health is declining, call for action on social factors
Nobody is quite sure why?
NZ First warns Gene Tech bill too liberal, vows to block it without stronger safeguards
“New Zealand has a pre-eminent position in markets as a ‘GE Free Nation’ and this should not be traded lightly.”
Farmers welcome revised methane targets and govt announcement ruling out methane taxes
The new approach “better reflects the science around the different warming impact of short- and long-lived gases.”
‘When was 42 percent ever a majority?’ — Peters defends decision to not recognise Palestinian statehood
“We have called for new leadership in Palestine on this issue, and new leadership, dare I say it, in Israel on this issue..."
Michael Laws elected to Otago Regional Council, says rate cuts require staff cuts
“There isn’t any other way."