Media
This Is Not Journalism
Puberty blockers and why disagreement with officials is actually allowed.
Why We Refuse To Name the Ideology
Societies that lose the courage to speak plainly about violent ideologies become more brittle, more divided and more vulnerable to manipulation. History does not judge kindly those who chose euphemism over truth, especially when the warning signs are impossible to miss.
Leftist Bias Is Here To Stay
Never was an old saying more true: a leopard doesn’t change its spots.
RNZ’s Boss Gives New Zealand the Fingers
If Campbell has demonstrated anything in recent years, it’s that he’s incapable of impartial journalism. He doesn’t even believe in impartial journalism.
Thoughts for the Year
I’m sure there are other things, but these for me are the standouts.
Face of the Day
Stuff understands Ross Flahive was dismissed by NZME, which owns the station, earlier this week.
A Major Blow To Press Freedom
Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher convicted of sedition.
Why the Quiet on This?
Despite the overlap, no New Zealand utility companies have publicly announced asbestos investigations in their wind farms. The findings and safety responses remained confined to Australia. In New Zealand, regulators and utilities have made no statements and mainstream media has not raised the issue.
And So They Exploit This
Conservatives face a critical task: reassert the principles that defined the movement – individual liberty, limited government, and distrust of authoritarianism – or lose it to unprincipled opportunists.
[The Good Oil] Stuff Up of the Day
Check out the latest media stuff ups both locally and around the world.
What Is the Story?
Allegations of bullying, union-busting, and the story legacy media won’t touch.