RFK Jr. backs US withdrawal from WHO, citing China’s influence and pandemic failures
“I urge the world’s health ministers and the WHO to take our withdrawal from the organisation as a wake-up call.”
Centrist
‘In the interests of our students’: School cancels youth-targeted LGBTQ+ event
“Our key role is in educating our students in a safe, happy and healthy environment.”
Winston Peters: ‘We’ve had enough’ – NZ joins allies urging Israel to allow Gaza aid
"We want the matter resolved—and now.”
Bulgarian death rates fall below pre-COVID levels — but not in the rest of the West
“Death isn’t exactly on holiday, but it’s working shorter hours.”
Chlöe Swarbrick exposed as having weak grasp of the numbers in Q+A interview on alternative budget
“You don’t front a $70 billion tax plan and turn up to Q+A saying ‘I’ll get back to you.’”
Don Brash calls time on Māori seats
“It is undeniable that Māori do not need a leg up to get proportionate representation.”
‘Superinjunction’ gagged RNZ from reporting on top cop’s alleged misconduct
However, the court continues to block disclosure of the material in question.
‘This isn’t pistols at dawn’: National MP rejects Te Pāti Māori’s ‘victim’ framing after protest suspension
“It’s a careful, controlled debate where ideas should be debated. No one should be intimidated.”
Regulatory Standards Bill introduced amid concerns over Treaty impact
"...we need to make regulating less rewarding for politicians...”
Should car insurance be compulsory in New Zealand?
“Mandatory insurance can hike up the prices for everyone..."
Govt denies glyphosate residue change is linked to GMO bill
New Zealand Food Safety says there is no credible cancer risk from glyphosate exposure at dietary levels.
What is ‘Run It Straight’, the controversial full-contact sport launching in Auckland?
“The fiercest new collision sport.”
$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.”