India–New Zealand free trade agreement agreed, parliamentary support uncertain
NZ First “agree to disagree."
Centrist
Stanford: Māori and Pasifika make biggest maths gains after starting years behind, despite years of cultural focus
“If you’re talking about giving effect to the Treaty, that’s it.
Sikh procession disrupted by Destiny-linked protest in South Auckland
Around 50 people blocked part of Great South Road.
NZDF training exercise depicts fictional internal security scenario
The NZDF has not issued a public explanation or clarification regarding the content, intent, or scope of the exercise.
Te Pāti Māori talks comeback as support slumps and internal divisions linger
Putting on a brave face.
Claims of declining transgender identification among young Americans
“This ‘snap back’ to reality suggests that when the true costs of gender ideology are exposed, the ideological house of cards begins to fold.”
Karl du Fresne says journalism schools are driving media’s credibility crisis
“No one should be in the least surprised” Centrist exists.
Why some Pākehā allies need TPM’s split to be ideological
Big Hairy Cope and the politics of safe explanations.
Questions raised over media accountability in MUMA dispute
“We have received no notification from MBIE that any PGs have been lodged against the Manukau Urban Māori Authority.”
High Court pauses government’s puberty blocker ban pending judicial review
Labour leader Chris Hipkins called the ruling “a sensible decision."
Social media loud, Parliament quiet: Questions reveal gaps in Te Pāti Māori MPs’ record
Not a single question submitted in two years.
Parents turn to ‘dumbphones’ as schools tighten controls on social media
“Especially as there are such concerns around children’s mental health..."
Election law tightened as last-minute enrolments and free food near polls banned
“We’ve heard a lot of crocodile tears about the electoral changes that this bill introduces..."
Election voided after judge finds postal voting fraud in South Auckland
"The tip of the iceberg."
Bondi Beach and the conflicts New Zealand can still keep out
New Zealand’s distance and discretionary borders give it a unique ability to decide which conflicts it absorbs and which it refuses to import.