Jeffrey D Sachs Interview With Pascal Lottaz
The war drags on, not for victory, not for values, but to spare a fading empire the humiliation of waking up.
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Why Ministerial Honesty Remains Stubbornly Unchanged
If we want a better standard from our leaders, we must demand it ourselves. The responsibility for raising the bar lies not just with the political class, but with all of us.
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The Blurring of State and Religion in NZ Education
The current system promotes one group’s spiritual worldview, while restricting or excluding others – a clear form of institutional bias.
A Methed-Out Driver and $10,000 in Givealittle
In New Zealand right now, you can kill your child while allegedly high on meth, avoid a public statement in court, and still walk away with 10 grand in donation money.
Jailed for Jokes
There are few things more offensive than arresting and punishing a person for making a joke you don’t like.
Will Willie Win?
You have to ask yourself why is Willie taking on something that must inevitably end up as a lost cause.
Phil Goff’s Distortions in Stuff
New Zealanders deserve journalism that informs, not inflames. Democracy requires debate, not distortion. And moral clarity begins with naming evil where it lies.
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News Briefing: 13 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, LOBBYING AND CORRUPTION, PUBLIC SECTOR Kelly Dennett (Post): The academic ruffling feathers in the political lobbying world (paywalled) ODT Editorial: Corroding corruption in NZ (paywalled) Jamie Ensor (Herald): Labour overtakes National in post-Budget poll, economy top issue for New Zealanders RNZ: Labour
New Zealand’s Political Stalemate: National-Led Government Clings to Power, But for How Long?
As the next election looms, National must confront its stagnation and the leadership question surrounding Luxon. Without a bold strategy to reconnect with women, address public pessimism and energize its base, the coalition risks losing its tenuous hold on power.
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The Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board received a complaint that recognising Loki took away from the work of the great humans of Wigram.