‘The kindness façade’: Chris Lynch slams Ardern’s glow-up abroad while sidestepping division at home
“Her government presided over one of the most polarising periods in modern New Zealand history.”
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Silenced for exposing foreign influence? Portia Mao fights back
Summarised by Centrist Why was a Kiwi-Chinese journalist hit with a gag order after criticising...
NZME’s AGM ends months of drama as Joyce and Grenon take seats, but questions remain
"...it turned out relatively orderly.”
Govt stalls on deepfake porn bill despite public concern
“Every day, people are getting away with creating and sharing sexually explicit AI deepfakes.”
IAN WISHART: Jacinda’s Book: A different kind of sales trajectory?
Jacinda Ardern’s memoir may have made headlines, but lacklustre sales and lukewarm reviews suggest Penguin’s $1.5m gamble isn’t paying off.
Why the panic over NZME’s ‘Grenonade’ but no one bats an eye over Stuff’s new foreign 50% stakeholder?
Given the concerns over Grenon’s minority involvement with NZME, the media silence over Stuff’s new half-owner exposes how easily concerns may melt away when the people in charge already think the same way as the press gallery.
Busted: The Herald seems to have quietly rewritten a political health story without telling readers
An NZ Herald article on bowel cancer screening appears to have been discreetly sanitised post-publication.
Auditor-General’s Treaty report: How ‘holistic intent’ outlived the government that created it
The Crown is being audited for failing to meet an undefined ideological benchmark created by the previous government.
Activists admit to using fake names to target mine, community and minister
“Kristina from Access Radio...”
‘A load of crap’: Bishop calls out political theatre at music awards
“On reflection, I should have kept my thoughts to myself.”
Seymour takes deputy PM role, pledges free speech as Peters launches campaign mode
“I’m astonished you believe my tone would need moderation.”
Budget papers warn of looming university financial crisis
“Additional funding may be required to continue meeting learner demand.”
World Boxing to enforce sex testing for all athletes under new eligibility rules
“Athletes that are deemed to be female at birth…, will be eligible to compete in the female category.”
Lasik-linked suicides raise alarm as former US regulator and doctors speak out
“Pain, pain and more pain…”
Public sceptical of Budget 2025, but business backs investment incentives
“Farmers, tradies, and other business owners… are buying new machinery, tools and equipment this weekend because of Investment Boost.”
Z Energy uses U-GO to give the illusion of competition while tightening its grip on the fuel market
Prices under $2.20 are welcome but may be unsustainable.