Air New Zealand Admits Targets Are “Unachievable”
And nearly 70 per cent of Australian companies “not even trying”.
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Review of “Hillbilly Elegy” by JD Vance
His ideas could be applied to our own depressed rural zones – that’s the strength of Vance’s writing – it’s not just for Kentucky or Ohio.
What the Famine Libel Tells Us
If the Western world cannot recognise the battle it is engaged in, the fight is already lost. It’s time to wake up and take back what is rapidly being stripped away.
UK Civil War ‘Inevitable’ – Musk
The tragedy has sparked numerous protests, with videos showing demonstrators chanting anti-immigrant and anti-Islam slogans, setting fires, and setting off fireworks as cars were burned and buildings damaged.
This Is Hatred of Women
We all need to put on our brave pants and stick up for women. Women too need to do it. And Chris Luxon needs to find a pair.
At the People’s Court of New Normal Germany (Part Two)
This is about the authorities prosecuting government critics like me on fabricated charges, banning our books, and censoring our political speech. Once a government starts doing that, the protections in its constitution no longer matter.
Kamala Harris Is Even More Radical on Energy
Mandating EVs and electricity generation from wind turbines and solar panels is mandating MORE USAGE of crude oil.
What About the Media’s Role?
Maybe it’s time for the media and establishment politicians to lead by example and take some accountability for their own (massive) roles in turning up the dial.
Why Selling Part of Kiwibank Could Do More Harm Than Good
Rather than rush to part-privatise, Kiwibank should focus on strengthening its capital base, improving performance, and establishing a clear track record of growth and innovation.
The Need for Massive Change in Education in New Zealand
The education result is, of course, a huge indictment on the Ministry of Education and the teacher unions.
A Vacancy for the Minister of Education
She has failed the very coalition agreement that underpins her government.
Our Hunger Games Unfold in Paris
They are now a testament to the dissolution of nations into a global Panem ruled by Capitol elites, who demonstrate their disdain for the people of the districts through ritualized ridicule of what we used to consider reality.
Why Is the IOC Allowing Gendered Violence?
The power of a male’s punch is 162 per cent greater than a woman’s, according to research by the University of Utah. The least-powerful man in experiments was still stronger than the most powerful woman.
Israel Strikes Back but What About Iran?
Israeli Air Force strikes Beirut, but the real culprit behind the turmoil escapes consequences.
How Sunk Cost Fallacy Drives Authoritarian Policies
I will use two real life authoritarian policies as examples of sunk cost fallacy: the War on Drugs and the authoritarian Covid Response.