Drug testing cut at summer events as synthetic opioids emerge
“The biggest risk is taking too much or mixing drugs.”
Centrist
Police confiscate boy’s boxing shirt over gang insignia concerns
“It’s like carrying the power on my back.”
New research reveals ‘CO₂ saturation point’, suggesting benefits for plant life and minimal warming impact
“We like CO₂, so should you.”
Report proposes bold reforms to tackle local government dysfunction
Make Local Council Great Again
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC says
The risk to the general public remains minimal.
Short bursts of high-intensity activity daily can profoundly impact heart health
As little as two minutes a day.
AI system achieves human-level performance on general intelligence test
The model demonstrated impressive "sample efficiency."
Father where art thou? The toll of legally unaccountable fathers on children and families
“Legality and morality are not hand-in-glove."
CDC study: Vaccinated children under 5 more likely to get COVID
The study "definitively proves" natural immunity is stronger than vaccine-induced immunity.
Government scraps key waste minimisation policies
Councils may still apply for Waste Minimisation Fund grants.
Disney drops transgender storyline in new Pixar series
"...many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline.”
Cocoa tops 2024 commodities as food inflation hits ‘dangerous territory’
The UN’s Food Price Index confirms food inflation is accelerating.
Brian Tamaki calls out John Tamihere and Māori elite after news Waipareira Trust to be deregistered
One of New Zealand’s largest charity scandals.
Phones in prisons: The pros, cons, and challenges of inmate communication
While monitored calls can aid rehabilitation, contraband phones fuel crime and expose serious risks behind bars.
Mission creep at Diversity Works NZ leads to taxpayer-funded DEI activism
Diversity Works NZ’s shift from equal opportunity to DEI activism raises questions about its taxpayer-funded agenda.
Why are certain Treaty amendments welcomed while others are instantly dismissed?
A look at why some proposals are celebrated while others are labelled “treacherous”—and what this selective support reveals about New Zealand’s Treaty debates.