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Why Doyle Gets a Free Pass From the Left
If the emoji fits... Protecting children, calling out predatory behaviour, and demanding accountability should never be partisan. The left can, and should, do better.
Conflicts and NZ’s Culture of Complacency
Integrity must be proven, not assumed. Andrew Hoggard’s case is a wake-up call: it’s time to shift from box-ticking to true accountability, ensuring that our ministers serve the public interest first and foremost – and are seen to do so at all times.
This Is a Shame, National and Luxon
Their dismissal of the will of their voters will come back to haunt them. We will not forget.
Can Golden Dome Survive Ponderous Planning?
There must be a process put in practice to ensure the timely development and employment of Golden Dome, rather than depending on the Pentagon’s standard approach.
Will President Trump’s Energy Dominance Agenda Win?
In the court of public opinion, the election of Donald J Trump has given impetus to a return to normality in public policies related to energy and the environment. Dystopian Net Zero policies no longer have a stranglehold in the machinery of state in the US.
How French Courts Keep Sidelining Political Rivals
If history tells us anything, it’s that French elections aren’t just won or lost at the ballot box – they’re also decided in courtrooms. And somehow, the ruling party never seems to be the one on trial.
Prebs Is Right
A four-year parliamentary term is no panacea to NZ’s stagnation. The problem is neither the Nats nor Labour have had a plan since 1993.
Willis and the Supermarket Showdown
It would be naïve to think that the supermarket giants will roll over. The lobbying machine is already moving. This is where Willis’ resolve will be tested.
Follow the Science
In reality, Dr Marks catered to industry and hurt patients. We should not approve ineffective and dangerous therapies simply to put something out on the market. Dr Marks repeatedly disregarded long-held FDA policy that is in place to protect patients. That is malpractice not heroism.
The Day Big Wind Came to Town
A paradise sacrificed to greed masquerading as virtue. Big Wind’s gospel of growth has delivered division and decline. The village, once a bastion of mateship, now simmers with anger and grief. Volunteer groups have faltered, trust has been eroded, and a creeping despair has settled in.
