Is a 2020 Redux Coming?
Whether it’s George Floyd or ICE raids, the far left always seems to find an excuse for mayhem.
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Who Is Behind Greta Thunberg’s Gaza Flotilla?
In 2013, Mr Birawi was named by Israel as a Hamas operative in Europe, and is the head of the Europal Forum, which Israel designated as a terrorist organisation in 2021.
‘Moderates’: The Real Monster Raving Loony Party
The coalition’s ‘moderates’ are barking mad.
The Migrant Riots Are Because of Biden
Flag-burning liberals find out, once again, that crime doesn’t pay.
Australia Elects Weak Tea Bag to Lead
Given the choice between more of the same or more of mostly the same but with a less likable front person, Australians have chosen more of the same.
Oh Dear, How Sad: Victoria on the Brink of Blackouts
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An Icy Wind Blows Through the Research Labs
If you read the newspapers you may not know it, but biotechnology is going through a process of collapse.
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A Kiwi Soldier’s Quiet Kindness in Korea Marking 75 Years
As we remember the Korean War and those who served, let’s also remember what they brought home. Not just stories of war, but examples of compassion, courage and humanity.
Too Busy Crying Over Gaza to Care About Murdered Māori Kids
Māori babies are being abused, neglected, and killed in this country with alarming frequency. Instead of addressing this uncomfortable truth, Te Pāti Māori point their finger-guns overseas and pretend to be freedom fighters on the world stage.
The Trump-Musk Letters
If only all this had happened in an age of decorum and sobriety, back when people wrote letters…
The Crown, the Treaty and the Tribunal
“All actions taken were in accord with the accession of sovereignty and the assertion of British law. A number of Māori chiefs, and their iwi, committed acts of treason and rebellion in contradiction of the Treaty” – John Robinson.
Māori Party Thumbs Its Nose at Democracy
Takuta Ferris’ bill should be rubbished by all the other parties in parliament. But with Labour and the Greens desperate to return to office, I predict that their leaders will weasel over Ferris’ bill.
News Briefing: 11 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION Eva Corlett (Guardian): New Zealand government sued over ‘dangerously inadequate’ emissions reduction plan Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Labour leader Chris Hipkins says farming emissions policy ‘under review’ No Right Turn: Climate Change: Labour chickening out again Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): We are too
Luxon’s ‘Worthies’ Jab Exposes Climate Elites’ Disconnect
Luxon’s “worthies” jab was spot on. It’s a polite way of saying these academics are out-of-touch elites who think they can lecture a nation into submission. They’re not interested in practical solutions like New Zealand’s methane innovations.