When Is ‘Quiet Faith’ No Faith at All?
The future head of the Church of England hardly ever bothers to attend the church.
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Minister claims police powers bill introduced on short notice will not lead to ‘mass surveillance’
The bill, following legal rulings that narrowed officers’ ability to photograph and record individuals in public, will continue to be debated through the select committee process.
Government updates fuel plan amid Middle East disruption
“...currently no need for fuel restrictions...”
Free Speech Union questions courts’ move from X to Bluesky
“Public servants don’t get to pick their audience based on politics.”
Government reverses fish size proposal but wider fisheries bill debate continues
“Net positive for the environment and for sustainability of our resource.”
IOC restricts women’s Olympic events to biologically female athletes
The new Olympic policy will not apply retroactively, meaning past results will remain unchanged.
Businessman Jim Grenon becomes NZME’s biggest shareholder
The purchase lifts his holding to more than 19.90%.
Iran’s Spies Find Open Arms in the US
Big Business and Big Academia are busily selling out their country.
Hipkins Caught Lying About Vaccine Risks – Explaining Is Losing, Chippy
Hipkins messed with people’s health and the truth is limping out. But, in politics, lies catch up and they bite hard.
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A notice posted to the NZX announced Grenon had acquired 1,780,123 shares for $1.984m – meaning he now has more than 19.90 per cent of the company.
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The word for today is… congruous (adjective) - 1a: being in agreement, harmony, or correspondence b: conforming to the circumstances or requirements of a situation : appropriate 2: marked or enhanced by harmonious agreement among constituent elements Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Congruous had only been part of the English language for a
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After this manner ye shall offer daily, throughout the seven days, the meat of the sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord: it shall be offered beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.