Business
A Brief History of the Panama Canal
The US took over a bankrupt French project, backed an independence movement, and paid a $25 million ransom to get the marvel finished.
A Few Questions for Marxists
At what point in the process of violent overthrowing does an oppressor get considered oppressed?
The Taxation Enigma
But assuming rationality in human behaviour is always a huge miscalculation in ignoring the reality of our more common irrationality.
It Is the Lifeblood of Progress
It is time the coalition put the interests of New Zealand first by abandoning net-zero policies in order to focus on economic growth.
Pass Me My Tiniest Violin
Ross ‘Carbon Tax’ Garnaut’s ‘renewables’ company is in trouble.
Who Is Responsible When Missions Go Wrong
If space tourists become stranded, there’s a possibility – in law at least – they could be left to fend for themselves.
WHO Knows? Help New Zealand to Exit the WHO
Now is the time to thumb this greedy power-grabbing club in the eye before it does even more harm to humanity.
The Elixir of Eternal Life
These days when it comes to food labelling, the word ‘natural’ has lost all meaning.
A Good Week for Luxon
It is past time we let the world know that we are open for business. Luxon is the best-placed politician to do it.
NZ Election 2026 Will Be a Close Call
Choosing between Labour’s proven loser and National’s travelling salesman.
Public Service Integrity Under Brian Roche
Integrity in the public service is not just about intentions – it’s about systems, safeguards, and public trust. Right now, those safeguards appear weak.
‘You Can’t Make This Up’
Pfizer has been named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute for the fourth year in a row, sparking criticism due to the company’s history of corporate fraud and legal violations.
New Qantas Chief Almost Gets It
Nobody wants their opinion, but they’ll force it on us anyway.