Luxon tells business: ‘social stability’ comes first
On immigration, Luxon said New Zealand should learn from what he described as “failed” policies in Europe and North America.
Centrist
Newman says two law changes could stop unelected influence over councils
Newman proposes two legislative fixes.
New party short on policy, but willing to work with anyone in Parliament to form next government
“If you go out by yourself, your chances are very, very slim”.
Crumbs of evidence: toaster footage links troll account to former Labour staffer
"We’re not feeding any current material to that person.”
WHO accused of hyping hantavirus outbreak while malaria and TB kill thousands daily
The current media panic concerns “about one thousandth of the cases expected this year”.
‘Rubbish’: Luxon dismisses OECD warning as government keeps LNG plan alive
"We are very interested in it."
Government moves to block climate lawsuits against major emitters
The change would block current and future tort claims.
From Voyager to Sherman: election-year scandals test media standards and loyalties
Election-year pressure builds.
New Zealand’s first whole-community managed retreat could open the door to major private property disputes
Not everyone wants to move.
Waikato’s constitutional ‘mission’ leaves unanswered questions
Waikato claimed she does not want to be an MP, but is doing it because she “has to”.
‘Not all idiots’: Lawyer vents after Standards Committee overturns puberty blocker letter censure
“So hostile to basic elements of practice and freedom of speech.”
Some NZ cops turn to food banks while record numbers poached by Australian police
“They’ve offered a lot more money.”
Engineers and academics argue Net Zero 2050 is economically impossible for New Zealand
“Climate change alarmism has become a quasi-religion.”
Environment Ministry to be folded into new mega ministry
The new structure would “not significantly change the functions of the current ministry”.
‘Grasp all, lose all’: BSA to be scrapped after attempt to assert jurisdiction over The Platform
“Absolutely fantastic news for freedom of speech in New Zealand”.
Would-be Kiwis to face mandatory citizenship test
“People seeking citizenship should understand New Zealanders believe in certain rights, like freedom of speech, or that no one person or group is above the law.”