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No new taxes: National rules out Opportunity
“We wouldn’t be in business with people who want to increase taxes.”
‘Trust me, bro’ – National denies Peters’s accusation, hides document
“I do not consider that the withholding of this information is outweighed by public interest considerations.”
Proud Centre questioned over hosting lesbian speaker
“We could not have arranged a better illustration.”
InternetNZ moves to limit who can vote after Free Speech Union recruited 2,400 members
“Why are you reviewing who is allowed to be a member, and therefore a voter?”
‘For all of us’? Greens propose citizenship and public powers based on whakapapa
“I was shocked at how much of it isn’t ‘For All of Us’.”
Government plans rules for big data centres as Southland locals push back
“This is the deal by which you come into New Zealand if you want to build out a data centre.”
Helmet use remains low as e-scooter injuries cost ACC millions
“So, simply, you will slam on the road.”
AI companies buy and destroy old books for ‘clean’ training data
“I don’t like that uncommon books are being pulped.”
Bionic eye implant helping blind patients read books cleared for sale in Europe
“One of our patients in France finished a 300-page novel.”
The Falklands: Is Argentina About to Have Another Go?
Argentina is buying F-16s, refuelling aircraft, submarines and frigates. Britain’s navy is rotting in dock. Argentina will take the Falklands and be able to keep them, predicts David Craig.
This Is What a Low-Trust Society Looks Like
Immigrant Hobart Deputy Lord Mayor caught nicking ratepayer-funded goodies.
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Leadership Challenge Nail in Vic Labor Coffin [Updated]
Meanwhile, polls show One Nation closing in as a contender for government.
And Spider-Man Saves the Day
From the Back 40: A gotcha moment made smiles for miles when it comes to practicing what you get paid to preach.
The Troubling Realities of Surrogacy
The surrogate’s sentiments highlight the commodified aspect of surrogacy and how, despite existing Canadian laws, the practice may still fall short in safeguarding both the baby and the surrogate mother.