Michael Bassett on who benefits from ‘social mayhem’
“Many of the complainants... simply farm the poor and rely on their continued existence for their own personal incomes,”
Centrist
Landmark study finds exercise boosts colon cancer survival by 37%
“This is about as high a quality of evidence as you can get.”
Green MP calls for colonial monuments to lose heritage status
Summarised by Centrist Green MP Tamatha Paul wants Wellington’s statues of colonial figures removed from...
Asylum seekers may face ankle monitors as NZ prepares for mass arrivals and tougher enforcement
It would provide a “middle ground.”
Healthy Homes rules take full effect
Over one-third of rentals were found to have damp or mould issues in 2022.
Critics argue National blinked as ACT pushed to scrap Treaty clause in schools bill
“There is a lot of disquiet.”
Nicola Willis rejects quick fixes, backs open markets
“Subsidising fuel might feel good today, but it undermines the long-term resilience of our economy.”
GRAHAM ADAMS: Trans ‘No Debate’ policy collapses
If you want to attack anyone for what you and a few of your fellow ideological travellers see as doctrinal error, you really shouldn’t make your target the grieving parents of a child who died alone of starvation in a motel room.
Ex-TPM candidate turned Whānau Ora boss defends roll ad labelled ‘electioneering’
"Unacceptable."
UN report: NZ among world’s top cocaine and ecstasy users
“We must invest in prevention and address the root causes of the drug trade.”
AI rental car damage inspections slap customers with surprise fees
"It’s fairer to address these costs directly with the customers who cause the damage."
Pacific support for Israel driven by religious politics
“There is a religious contingency within the Pacific that does support Israel… it does not necessarily mean it's the majority view..."
MP mourned by Parliament faced serious allegations before death
MPs spoke emotionally of her passion, conviction and advocacy for Māori youth and South Auckland.
Ngāpuhi talks face ultimatum as government pushes for single settlement
Negotiations “can’t be as long as forever."