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Govt retains Clean Car Standard after considering scrapping it
The New Zealand Government retains the Clean Car Standard, promising adjustments to ensure industry feasibility amid importer challenges.
Shane Jones calls for fast track changes after Delmore housing approval
New Zealand First focuses on infrastructure development to tackle unemployment in Northland, advocating for streamlined project approvals and tax concessions for significant infrastructure investments.
Well-regarded high school saved after deal struck with Catholic church
The Catholic church's attempt to sell a New Zealand school's land to compensate Australian abuse victims highlights complex intersections of justice, education, and social responsibility.
How Southport Made Me Fall Off My Woke High Horse
Here I am, trudging forward nonetheless, best I can, wondering when the penny dropped for other people, what horror will make the next group join me on the ground and how many will keep doubling down until they snap.
GOG’s 30 Car Comments
At other drivers, at the wife’s driving and at pedestrians (plus a bonus comment).
Never Let Anyone Dull Your Sparkle
Rose of Tralee Winner Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh delivers powerful message to young girls.
Death Penalty Sought in ChatGPT Murder Case
South Korean prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a woman accused of killing two men with drug-spiked drinks after allegedly using ChatGPT to research potentially fatal combinations of medication and alcohol.
Are We Medicating People Into Frailty?
Families should feel comfortable asking doctors some very simple questions. Why is this medicine still necessary? What is the most likely result if it is carefully reduced? What is the worst realistic outcome, and how likely is it? What are the risks of continuing it?
One More Report
Auckland Harbour crossing work tops $106M, another detailed business case ordered.
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Can’t Defend or, Soon, Feed Ourselves
City-based activists don’t notice the realities of their policy delusions until it hits them at the checkout.
