Heads or tails: A great example of how arbitrary Justice can be
Cracks in the scales of justice.
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How many voters is the Labour Party alienating by allowing Michael Wood’s comeback bid?
Allowing a former minister to run again who insulted voters, abused basic conflict rules, and was rejected at the ballot box is not a good look.
IAN WISHART: ‘Son, your ego is writing cheques your body can’t cash’
Investigative journalist Ian Wishart recalls how ideals collided with economic reality during the Rainbow Warrior crisis and asks whether New Zealand faces the same dilemma again.
HMNZS Manawanui commanding officer among three to face court martial over sinking
“Negligently permitting a ship to be lost”,
Garner says polling industry still treating NZ like first past the post
“Stop asking half the question because you’re only getting half the result,” he says, adding that the current approach “is misleading voters.”
Labour leads on key issues as National narrows gap on cost of living – Ipsos
“I think I am impatient as well."
AI creeping into NZ election campaigns as law struggles to keep up
“Bogus news sites have shared deep-fake AI videos purporting to show New Zealand politicians meeting at Waitangi and making policy announcements”.
Markets slide as Middle East conflict hits NZ shares and exports
“The scale of the attacks, and Iran's response, has exceeded expectations, pointing to further demand for safe-haven assets and upward pressure on oil prices."
NZ reopens luxury housing market to wealthy Americans
“We are a little bit short of capital, which is why we love our American friends.”
NZ ‘acknowledges’ reasons given by US and Israel for attack on Iran, stops short of military support
"...to make sure Iran can’t threaten people.”
Police to log ‘sovereign citizen’ encounters in national intelligence system
“Not all SovCits are a threat to national security.”
Government weighs expanded biometric data sharing with US to preserve visa-free travel
The United States has given the 42 countries in its Visa Waiver Program until the end of the year to conclude negotiations.
Government receives final phase of COVID Royal Commission report
“Large parts will stay restricted.”
Ardern’s Australia reported move sparks petition backlash
“Ditch Jacinda Ardern — Send the Lockdown Queen back home”
Child material hardship unchanged year-on-year, but higher than 2022 levels
Rates remain below 2019 levels.
Hospitality and tourism industries face workforce exodus driven by low pay, burnout and rising customer aggression
“It’s the combination between not being paid enough to put up with a very difficult work situation.”