Perrottet Admits Mandates Were Wrong
It’s reassuring to see at least one prominent politician admit they were wrong. But there should be more.
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IDF Declares Hamas Defeated in Rafah
The completion of operations in Rafah seems to mark the end of Phase two of the war, with the conquering of the command and control capabilities of the Hamas battalions that operated in Gaza a year ago.
Oppose Government Efforts to Age Restrict Social Media
The decision to engage on social media should be made by parents, not the government.
Failing to Come to Terms With Reality
Reti and the Health Service are beginning to get the picture, but they are not willing to spill the beans to the public. Both are defending their turf rather than face the hard facts.
Were Scientists Really Leading the Covid Response?
It was the politicians who were dictating the science, with most scientists tugging their forelocks in deference to their masters, sacrificing science, ethics and the health of the people.
How They Induce the ‘Rainbow Child’
A pathway to distress via inducement. Join our live webinar on Tuesday.
It Seems NZ’s Parliament Is Unprincipled
One must ask – does NZ have a lawless, unprincipled bunch of members of parliament working in a lawless, unprincipled parliament? Was it revealed this past week?
The Foreboding UN Convention on Cybercrime
The International Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest and most representative representative of the private sector, openly called on the UN not to adopt the convention at the General Assembly in September.
‘Willful Blindness’ Describes Disastrous Afghanistan Retreat
What happened, how it happened, and who made it happen is not a pretty story.
Whose Ethics Make It Ethical
For those with control over their own money, my suggestion is to simply invest in businesses that offer the best returns, and ignore those that virtue signal.
Gallant: ‘Hamas No Longer Exists as Organised Military Force’
The release of the footage from the tunnels in Rafah has sharply brought home to both the political leadership and the wider Israeli public the terrible conditions under which the hostages still alive are being held – airless, dark and humid tunnels too low to even stand up in.
Disturbing Data in NZ Assisted-Death Report
The End of Life Choice Act only provides a ‘right’ to one choice – premature death. There is no corresponding right to palliative care. Good palliative care and hospice services are resource intensive: euthanasia is cheaper.
Review Criticises Council for Poor Flood Management
A review into the devastating June flood in Wairoa has criticised the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council for its lack of a clear plan to manage the river mouth.
Olympians Call for an Urgent Review
The letter concluded by urging the government to show leadership in ensuring guidelines reflect both fairness and safety for all athletes, saying, “We owe our next generation of female athletes a fair, safe future in sport.”
The Folly of Criminalizing ‘Hate’
Identity politics is now part of criminal law. Far from fighting against ‘hate’, this is likely only to further fuel resentment and racial antagonism.