Government defies warnings, doubles down on Māori coastline law
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Auckland University set to drop compulsory te ao Māori course; Seymour hails ‘massive victory’
"...when you say this is mandatory, it’s actually counterproductive.”
Residents blindsided by fast-track plan to double Auckland Prison capacity
“The Department of Corrections, back in 1988 and 1994, gave us reassurance there would be no further increase in numbers..."
Gen Z is losing handwriting — and maybe basic communication skills
The shift away from handwriting is not trivial.
Goldsmith warns tikanga rulings could deter investors
"...long-term investment requires predictability and certainty in our institutions.”
LGB groups split from trans movement as US officials drop the ‘T’
“A TQI+ free-for-all [has] replaced clarity with confusion.”
UN torture watchdog makes unannounced visits to NZ prisons
“We are committed to ensuring people in prison are treated safely and humanely.”
Sugary drinks may fuel colorectal cancer spread, Texas study finds
"Reducing sugary drinks... may benefit patients with colorectal cancer.”
Tylenol maker privately acknowledged autism risk years ago, documents show
“The weight of the evidence is starting to feel heavy to me.”
Peters slams Hamas’ ‘barbarity’ and Israel’s ‘grossly disproportionate’ war
"We are not ready to make that gesture.”
Draft code tells councils to share power with iwi
“Open to working with mana whenua partners in the design and delivery of their work programmes.”
Residency rules eased as Kiwis depart in record numbers
Between July 2024 and July 2025, 73,400 New Zealanders left.
CEOs mark Hipkins 2/5 as Willis blames coalition partners for Māori focus
Mediocrity, thy name is Chris.
Google admits Biden pressure to censor YouTube, promises free speech reset
“A political atmosphere that sought to influence the actions of platforms.”
Brash: Reserve Bank’s job is to keep inflation in check
“Quite apart from the numbers a lot of the inflation success of a central bank is affecting expectations … "