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TAMEEM BARAKAT: The media left out Julian Batchelor’s most surprising claim
Stuff reported my conclusion, but not the reasoning behind it.
PM appreciates Australia raising concerns with China over NZ politicians’ Taiwan visit
The Prime Minister says he “appreciates” Australia raising concerns with China after New Zealand politicians...
National insecurity and the risk to national identity in New Zealand
National insecurity is framed as a growing concern in New Zealand, with an NZ Herald...
Health NZ email change hits staff again within months
Health New Zealand has told staff to prepare for a Health NZ email change only...
Fed Farmers push farm plans to replace resource consents
Fed Farmers are pressing for “farm plans” to replace costly resource consents, pitching the change...
Labour Party NZ challenges “secret Budget spending” of $1b
The Labour Party NZ is accusing the Government of “secret Budget spending” after reports it...
Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick faces backlash over National Party swag bags
Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick is under scrutiny after National Party “swag bags” handed out in...
Fireworks ban NZ: Editorial says case for change is overwhelming
The fireworks ban NZ debate has sharpened after a New Zealand newspaper editorial asked, “How...
Four New Zealand MPs banned from China after Taiwan visit
If the MPs apologised, the sanctions could be "suspended or cancelled".
NZ diesel stocks hit post-war low despite incoming reserve fuel
Latest Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment figures show diesel stocks at roughly 40 days' supply.
Unelected appointees cry ‘silenced’ after taxpayer voting powers stripped
“This is about silencing Māori voices in the rooms where decisions about our rohe are made.”
Age checks risk becoming digital ID for the whole internet
“The correct term for age verification as it is implemented today is therefore identity verification.”
NZ bans three Israeli settlers from entering country
“These travel bans are targeted at three individuals who have actively worked to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, including through violence.”
Stuff reports on Grenon role in Batchelor defamation case
“Strongly held personal values concerning democracy and freedom of expression”.
Starbucks pulls AI inventory system after store shortages
The company says this does not mean it is abandoning wider AI, automation, mobile ordering or digital customer analytics.