The ‘Single Source of Truth’ Collapses
Those who were vilified for asking the obvious questions do not need a quiet correction from the major newsrooms. The admissions are now on the public record in a US federal courthouse.
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Hollywood money joins campaign against Central Otago gold mine
“I think based on that, Spielberg reached out, quite humbly.”
Prison staff accused of smuggling phones used to run drug operations behind bars
“Police believe the phones were used by prisoners to continue drug importation and distribution activities from within the Mt Eden facility.”
Auckland congestion charges could cost drivers up to $7 per trip
Charges would range from $5 to $7, most likely in the peak direction only.
Schools introduce lower-bar qualification as one in five leavers exits with nothing
“The goalposts are within reach to them.”
Rates cap excludes water charges and will not fully apply until 2029
The proposal does not guarantee that every component of a household’s council-related costs will rise by no more than 4%.
Penk won’t say whether he canvassed MPs about Stanford replacing Luxon
“I’m looking forward, not backwards.”
National opens door to digital ID as Labour frets social media crackdown may not go far enough
“The bill is not perfect and undoubtedly can be improved.”
This U16 Ban Is a Bad Idea
A response to National’s announcement of legislation to ban u16 social media.
