The Nanny State Infests Our World
Despite many of us objecting to particular nanny state laws, there are just too many who think that overall they are OK.
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In Defence of Graham Linehan
A voice for women and children amid rising intolerance. Linehan represents something vital. Regardless of the outcome of his trial, his determination to protect the rights of women and children remains both admirable and necessary.
Do Donations Influence the Fast-Tracking?
By confronting these conflicts of interest head on and enacting reforms, we can ensure that government decisions are made on merit – and are seen to be made on merit – rather than under the shadow of money.
Road Deaths Fall, Police Testing More
Bishop said the increase in roadside testing helped drive the national road toll in 2024 to its lowest level in a decade.
We’re Closing Due to Threats
Threats from National and Labour parties and Big Business NZ Incorporated.
Where Does the First American Pontiff Stand?
Ultimately, in the question of whether Pope Leo XIV is a leftist or conservative, perhaps the answer isn’t either or neither (a moderate) – but both.
Who Was in Charge?
This is an astonishing state of affairs that has received almost no attention.
A Look at the UN and Navy
In the Red Sea, they’re sinking their own planes: no enemy required. And in other news, a UN judge is convicted of crimes against humanity.
The Unrealised Capital Gains Tax
A UCGT is not an effective tax: it is an ideological tax. It is the perfect tax for the age of woke.
Putin Proposes Unconditional Peace Talks With Ukraine
Moscow is “set on serious negotiations” with Kiev to bring a “long-term lasting peace,” the Russian president has said.
Tougher Penalties Coming for Boy Racers
The upcoming law changes will include mandatory vehicle forfeiture or destruction for offenders convicted of fleeing police, street racing, intimidating convoys, or failing to identify a driver responsible for such actions.
We’ve Been Labelled ‘Bitter and Twisted Leftists’
We have achieved our non-partisan reporting aim, to the distaste of our National-Labour rulers.
Free Sh*t Junkies
On current settings, the New Zealand government will have contributed about $100 million to AgriZero before the end 2026.
Urgency and the Vested Interests
A continued campaign of handwringing complaints from academics and constitution reformers about the misuse of parliamentary procedure will not simply shame the politicians into better behaviour.
It’s the Return of the Inquisition…
You’d think the president of the United States, i.e., the guy who was elected by voters, would have the authority to make those decisions. But apparently, it’s up to some activist judge.