It was classic Bob Jones mischief – mischief was one of the defining qualities of his public life – but it obviously stung Rabuka. He sued for defamation (as I recall, the amount claimed was one million dollars) and as editor of the Dom at the time, I was named as second respondent.
Most New Zealanders will take a look at the disarray Te Pāti Māori have caused with their stunts and their defiance of the rules and agree that time is up for Māori seats.
Pol Pot was a well-meaning monster, an idealistic revolutionary who studied in Paris and believed he could purify Cambodia. He wanted to build a better world for the poor – even if millions had to die.
Some states have been able to amass enormous destructive force that, if tripped, deliberately or otherwise, could bring all life on earth to an end.
Notice how language drifts. No one ever talks about ‘The Politics’. But we do talk about ‘The Science’.
The history that’s been wiped from the accepted narrative.
From Cambodia to ‘Palestine’, the left always cheer on mass-murderers.
Four formerly widespread fears, many of which were dispelled through innovation.
The New Zealand Wars should be included too.
President Donald Trump has been using an old tool ignored by recent presidents to target trade abusers like China that impose significant barriers to American products and services – tariffs. We all want free and fair trade, but trade is not free and fair when it is only free and fair on one side.
You’d think the president of the United States, i.e., the guy who was elected by voters, would have the authority to make those decisions. But apparently, it’s up to some activist judge.
The occupation began on Monday, following a protest march through the streets, and is set to continue for ‘as long as it takes’.
Mayors and councillors are required to deliver quality services. But, money wasted on surplus personnel is money not available for additional roads or footpaths, park maintenance, or new books for the library.
