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They Doth Protest Too Much
The reaction of many in legacy media and politics to efforts by Jim Grenon and others to change the board of NZME is rather telling, hypocritical even.
What Politicians Will Say for Power
Labour’s Hipkins and Otago VC Robertson must be held to account.
The Implications of North Korea’s Nuclear Submarine
North Korea’s unveiling of a nuclear-powered submarine, whether fully operational or not, represents a critical moment in the Indo-Pacific security environment.
The Greenies and the Churchgoers
The first step to repair is repentance: it’s owning our flaws and dysfunctional thinking. Then we can roll up our sleeves and fix things.
Who Is Responsible When Missions Go Wrong
If space tourists become stranded, there’s a possibility – in law at least – they could be left to fend for themselves.

NASA Returns to Wānaka for Balloon Launches
NASA’s return to Wānaka marks the sixth super pressure balloon campaign held in New Zealand since the agency began balloon operations there in 2015.
This Is a Justified War
Israel has every legal and moral right to ensure the defeat of the terrorist organisation and the return of the hostages.

An Update From Stuart Smith
There has been much hand wringing out of the false premise that rail can only succeed with rail-enabled ferries. This is not the case.
World Class Ignorance
Throughout the Western world, antique and bric-a-brac shops are filled with such relics. They’re part of our history regardless of whether they reflect good or evil.
The School Lunch Issue Is Not the Fault of Our Politicians
It stems from the NZ Treasury’s wrong economic advice.

The War on the Wasted Dollars
The Pentagon must embrace DOGE’s mission to break free from outdated bureaucracy and inefficient spending.
Are These Protests by Voters or Plants?
All the signs say this isn’t what the media says it is.
Western Bay of Plenty Council Quits LGNZ Amid Concerns
The decision, passed by a narrow six to five vote, follows concerns that LGNZ was not adapting to the new government and was promoting a one-sided, far-left, agenda.