Being Chlöe: taxpayer-funded documentary faces scrutiny
"...at best, quaint. At worst, a seriously misguided use of public money and very dated."
Centrist
Taxpayers’ Union alleges government director funnelled millions into own organisation to play whale songs to trees
The TPU claims the government-funded agency, co-directed by Melanie Mark-Shadbolt, oversaw funding for a private organisation she co-founded.
Meta’s ending fact-checking sparks media meltdown over loss of control
After pouring so much into the fact-check narrative, the mainstream media seems to be struggling to cope with Meta’s bold move.
Are claims of racism in med training exams justified?
Accusations of racism should be made carefully and backed by clear evidence.
Is the Treaty debate bigger than statistics suggest?
Polling data may be overlooking what Kiwis truly think about the Treaty debate.
NIWA wrong, yet again
NIWA’s latest climate blunder raises questions about government accountability and media trust in official data.
Hobson’s Pledge challenges Luxon’s stance on Treaty Principles Bill
“We’ll spike it. We’ll kill it.”
Dr Muriel Newman on the state of New Zealand in 2025
The Coalition government is struggling to undo Jacinda Ardern’s "radical" legacy.
How a US TikTok ban could impact New Zealand users
Millions of followers tied to sponsorships and brand deals could "pretty much vanish."
Australia’s medical regulator faces calls for urgent reform as public trust plummets
"Many contemplate leaving the profession entirely.”
Co-governance 2.0: Mount Taranaki granted human rights
Harming the mountain will carry the same legal consequences as harming a tribe.
Native biodiversity and the need for better incentives on New Zealand farms
Carbon farming is a "get-rich-quick scheme."
The wildfire narrative and the politics of climate change
“The modern economy and global living standards are products of fossil fuel use.”
A new perspective on evolution: development-first approach challenges traditional views
Does evolution follow the environment?