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Remembering the Holocaust When the Witnesses Are Gone
When my wife describes her teacher’s tattoo, I’m reminded that the Holocaust was made possible by the deliberate reduction of a person to a number. Jan 27 marks the day the world found the courage to reject that logic. When the witnesses are gone, education will matter more than ever.
Taxing Everything That Is Nailed Down
Naturally they always want to tax the rich… But eventually ‘the rich’ skip town, so the government starts taxing every that can’t relocate. Pubs. Property. Small businesses. The middle class.
EU-India Migration Deal Sparks Backlash
Campaigners warn of ‘suicidal’ consequences for Europe.
Zero Day Comes for the Iranian Regime
There is no excuse for our government’s silence and media disinterest. But for 90 million Iranians, hope rises regardless. Because for the regime in Tehran, zero day draws near.
The Speech NZ Still Refuses To Confront
I wish National still had a leader like Dr Brash. Someone not scared to talk the truth.
Comparing the Private and Public Sector
I am sure the Public Service commissioner and relevant ministers are on top of this to ensure taxpayers’ money is well spent in all ways to provide services of the highest quality for all New Zealanders – i.e., bringing about accountability to get the “team” on track.
Has Earth Seen Its Last ‘Ice Age’?
Over the next tens of thousands of years, it’s reasonable to assume that humanity will have pioneered numerous ways to geoengineer the planet’s climate on rapid timescales, so another ice age could very well be preventable.
When the Signals Are Ignored
In 2026, decades-long delays between cancer signals and action are no longer defensible. In an era of unprecedented analytic power, the absence of a dedicated mechanism for rapid, independent signal validation represents a profound public health failure.
The Left Was in Tatters Barely a Year Ago – Look at Them Now
It’s clear to me the left just wants illegals in the country. More migrants mean more federal money, which means more fraud and more slush funds to buy elections. And it means more votes to keep them in power. And that’s all they really care about. They clearly don’t care about their constituents.
Perhaps This Isn’t the Answer
How abandoning tech platforms might be a fatally self-inflicted wound.
Will It Really Fix What’s Broken?
A major overhaul of NZ’s local government is underway.
Chambers Announces the Deputy Commissioner of Police
Commissioner Richard Chambers says he has full confidence in the new leadership group, describing them as bringing the experience, competence and integrity needed to support frontline staff and deliver on the priorities of New Zealand Police.