NZ economy exits recession, but real recovery remains uncertain
“The first green shoots of an economic recovery."
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The school lunch fiasco: Treasury’s fault, not politicians’
“My view is that it was a mistake for the NZ Treasury to pretend it had worked out the effect of quality school lunches on children's educational & health outcomes when no one else in the world has done so."
Trafficking probes skyrocket, but prosecutions not so much
People trafficking investigations in New Zealand have surged nearly 4000%, yet no prosecutions in five years.
RFK Jr. challenges bird flu response with bold immunity-first strategy
“Let it run through the flock.”
Were household appliances really better back in the day, or is it just nostalgia?
“They don’t make them like they used to."
‘Total surprise’: Principals push back as Government moves to standardised school tests
A vital “lever” to improve student achievement and close the equity gap.
TVNZ doctor struck off after COVID ‘misinformation’ videos
Accused of bringing "discredit to the medical profession."
Has the Human Rights Commission gone rogue?
Can an organisation that promotes unscientific ideology still be trusted?
New Zealand signs defence pact with India, boosts Indo-Pacific security ties
"Development, not expansionism."
Peter Williams: The Taxpayers’ Union sued for defamation
“The TPU believes this case is really about trying to shut the organisation down financially and force them out of existence.”
Assoc. prof: ‘Merit’ is subjective, but race-based hiring should stay
If race-based hiring isn’t about lowering standards, then why refuse to define what merit is?
NZ hospitals under scrutiny as COVID ‘persists’
Perhaps it's time to ask different questions—ones that go beyond masks, mandates, and monitoring.
Doctors fear Govt instruction means they can’t talk freely about public health issues
“New Zealand will be better off when there is open debate about health risks.”
Ship pollution rules slashed lightning strikes by 50%
Researchers confirm that reducing sulfur in ship fuels meant, ultimately, fewer lightning strikes.