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Lessons From the Lausanne Agreement
By far, a worse option would be to allow the Palestinians to remain in Gaza, as it would inevitably lead to Hamas being re-formed and re-built in readiness for more attacks. Donald Trump’s plan should be pursued.
NZ Launches Citizen Referendum on WHO Membership
WHO KNOWS is a citizen-driven initiative committed to empowering New Zealanders to make informed decisions about their nation’s health policies.
Schooling Through a te Ao Māori Lens
No subject is safe. The teacher involved is excellent. But this is what she must do. The fault lies with the Ministry of Education prescribing such rubbish and with Hon Erica Stanford and Prime Minister Chris Luxon for overseeing it.
A Glitter Bomb Can’t Dress This Up
Breathtaking hypocrisy. If the police can be the thin blue line between Tamaki’s men and the Rainbow crowd, then they could have been the thin blue line between the Rainbow thugs and a few defenceless women at Albert Park.
Don’t Forget the Visitors Have Votes
Aotearoa remains the minority’s birthright; New Zealand the majority’s possession.
Tamaki Blasts Chippy in X Post
Closing his message with a final dig at Hipkins’ tenure as prime minister, Tamaki quipped: “Because right now, your burns are about as effective as your time as PM… short-lived, ineffective and forgettable.”
It’s Not Just DeepSeek China Is After
I am hopeful President Trump will recognize that now is the time to act – before China’s maritime buildup permanently shifts the global balance of power.
World Leaders Perplexed Over Trump Doctrine
The US president is wasting no time moving on his global agenda.
Please Eggsplain
When I see shortages creeping into our capitalist society – alongside spiralling government debt, massive inflation, rising taxes, and basic essentials disappearing – I get worried. You should be, too.
Woke Surgeons Only Need Apply
This is what the coalition govt is up against.
My Submission on the Treaty Principles Bill
The bill will be thrown out. But the issue will not go away. David Seymour has done the nation a major favour by getting us to talk about the matter. It’s time the National and Labour parties faced up to a few realities of the culture war.
These Speakers Symbolise NZ’s Stagnation
Willis cannot pretend she wants change when not a single one of her appointments intends to disrupt the old order.
Sovereignty Hangs in the Balance
We expect Luxon to lead the way, clearly and decisively, instead of delivering speeches that make us wonder whether he actually supports tribal control instead of being determined to uphold his election promise to eliminate it and heal the country.