Infamous NZ tabloid journalist Derryn Hinch once said that con men only prosper because people are greedy. But Hinch was writing in a pre-internet time, about a get-rich-quick scam. Today, many scammers rely on people’s tech naivete and gullibility. How on earth, you might wonder, would anyone be taken
bobmccoskrie.com There is a landmark case that will determine whether sex or gender identity takes precedence in law. Tickle v Giggle. Yes, it sounds like a comedy – but it’s actually a very serious and significant case that could have ramifications for New Zealand as to how we define
David Thunder David Thunder is a researcher and lecturer at the University of Navarra’s Institute for Culture and Society in Pamplona, Spain. mercatornet.com Scotland’s Hate Crime and Public Order Act 2021 came into effect on April 1st 2024. Given how egregiously it violates the principles of free
For as long as I can remember, there hasn’t been such a goldmine of scandal and skullduggery as the Higgins-Lehrmann saga since the 1970s, at least. It’s a never-ending fountain of shenanigans: from scheming politicians, sketchy public servants, dodgy lawyers and shameless media. It’s burned nearly everyone
The teen offender was charged with two counts of rape, four of indecent assault and two of unlawful sexual connection, all of which were proven and dealt with in the Youth Court. While serious offences such as rape can be transferred to the District Court, where the youth would receive
Kristi Noem Kristi Noem is the governor of South Dakota. realclearwire.com In 2022, the pro-life movement experienced a massive victory: For the first time in 50 years, the Supreme Court returned decision-making about abortion back to the states – to the people. Immediately after, the left and their allies in
Karl Zinsmeister Karl Zinsmeister, a former domestic policy adviser in the White House, is the author of the new historical novel “The Brothers,” which chronicles the nineteenth-century transformation of U.S. society by voluntary groups. realclearwire.com The governor of Oregon has just signed a bill rolling back the state’
Lomi Kriel and Lexi Churchill Co-published with The Texas Tribune This story was originally published by ProPublica propublica.org Series: Under the Gun: How Gun Violence Is Impacting the Nation As America emerged from the pandemic, communities continued to experience a rising tide of gun violence. School shootings and the
Michael Bassett Political historian Michael Bassett CNZM is the author of 15 books, was a regular columnist for the Fairfax newspapers and a former Minister in the 1984–1990 governments. bassettbrashandhide.com The Labour Government lost the 2023 election when its support halved from 2020. It deserved to lose on
Police are treating the painting over of a rainbow crossing in Auckland this morning as a hate crime. […] In a statement, Auckland City Central Area Commander Inspector Grant Tetzlaff said police made a number of enquiries into the incident on Thursday afternoon and founds [sic] some items of interest. Officers
Dr Muriel Newman nzcpr.com “Houston, we have a problem!” New Zealand’s Supreme Court – the highest court in our land – has been captured by activist judges. What is heartening, is the emergence of a wide range of eminent legal voices all openly criticising the Court and calling for this
It’s one and the same for fringe minorities seeking public affirmation through exploiting great chasms of tolerance embedded in our Christian-based law but the answer is not to adopt law changes instilling intolerance, but to nip the opportunists in the bud. Trannies did it in public libraries up and
Naomi Cahn Professor of Law, University of Virginia Alan Morrison Professor of public interest and public service law, George Washington University Sonia Suter Professor of law, George Washington UniversityNaomi Cahn, Professor of Law, University of Virginia President Joe Biden promised during his State of the Union address on March 7,
Luke Beck Professor of Constitutional Law, Monash University On March 21, the federal government will release the Australian Law Reform Commission’s report on ensuring religious schools cannot discriminate against LGBTQIA+ students and staff. But the political debate is already well under way – and has been going on since 2017.
If you’ve never been to Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), well… you’re not missing much. Well, that’s not entirely true: you’re missing an architecturally stunning building — filled with absolute, overpriced tat. I’ll give owner David Walsh credit for giving back to
Carrie Leonetti Associate Professor of Law, University of Auckland Victims who experience family violence in New Zealand are treated differently, depending on which part of the justice system they turn to for help. But a new member’s bill before parliament could change all that. Currently, our law guarantees special
