What is ‘Run It Straight’, the controversial full-contact sport launching in Auckland?
“The fiercest new collision sport.”
Centrist
$1.8m COVID fraud case raises questions about wage subsidy oversight
The Ministry of Social Development approved over $600,000 in wage subsidy payments before detecting issues.
Hipkins won’t rule out Greens budget – even as nurses slated to take the hit
Hipkins agrees with "many elements" of the plan.
Meth detections surge in NZ workplaces, mirroring major police busts
“Meth use is no longer a big-city issue.”
NZ has highest child suicide rate among wealthy nations
Nearly three times the OECD and EU average.
Academic Freedom Bill passes first reading; Free Speech Union calls it a major step forward
“Institutional neutrality is a vital feature.”
Maxim Institute submission calls for reckoning on lockdown harms, vaccine mandates, and loss of public trust
“Corrosive to constitutional norms.”
Auditor-General faults Oranga Tamariki contracting process
“The effects of decisions on children and their families are still not known."
Librarian questions pay equity comparison with fisheries officers
“No profession has been more fundamentally transformed by the rise of digital technologies than librarianship.”
Three Māori Party MPs suspended over haka protest in Parliament
“The behaviour of Ms Maipi-Clarke, Ms Ngarewa-Packer and Mr Waititi was such that it could have the effect of intimidating other members of the House in the discharge of their duties.”
Food prices surge nearly 4%: Butter up more than 65%!
“Price increases were widespread, with all five food groups recording an increase.”
Auckland farmers push for national debate on quitting Paris Agreement
“We’re not targeting the source.”
New poll suggests strong public support for alcohol law reform
71% believe the alcohol industry should not be involved in shaping national or local policy.
Top cop appointed by Hipkins quits as porn probe uncovers ‘objectionable material’
“This new information called into serious question Mr McSkimming’s fitness for office.”
Government urged to lead enforcement on under-16 social media ban
While Luxon has floated fast-tracking the bill, ACT is opposed to a ban and wants a public inquiry instead.