Nicola Willis rejects quick fixes, backs open markets
“Subsidising fuel might feel good today, but it undermines the long-term resilience of our economy.”
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GRAHAM ADAMS: Trans ‘No Debate’ policy collapses
If you want to attack anyone for what you and a few of your fellow ideological travellers see as doctrinal error, you really shouldn’t make your target the grieving parents of a child who died alone of starvation in a motel room.
Ex-TPM candidate turned Whānau Ora boss defends roll ad labelled ‘electioneering’
"Unacceptable."
UN report: NZ among world’s top cocaine and ecstasy users
“We must invest in prevention and address the root causes of the drug trade.”
AI rental car damage inspections slap customers with surprise fees
"It’s fairer to address these costs directly with the customers who cause the damage."
Pacific support for Israel driven by religious politics
“There is a religious contingency within the Pacific that does support Israel… it does not necessarily mean it's the majority view..."
MP mourned by Parliament faced serious allegations before death
MPs spoke emotionally of her passion, conviction and advocacy for Māori youth and South Auckland.
Ngāpuhi talks face ultimatum as government pushes for single settlement
Negotiations “can’t be as long as forever."
ANANISH CHAUDHURI: Why going to study overseas, particularly Australia, is not necessarily a good idea – Pt. 2
The type of managerialism and politicisation afflicting New Zealand universities is present in other countries to a greater or lesser degree.
Why two Israeli ministers were sanctioned by NZ
“Once someone is accused of human rights abuse by a credible government, banks worldwide may decide it’s no longer worth keeping them on the books.”
‘Blockbuster year’- Primary exports surge to record $60b as dairy, kiwifruit lead boom
“People are recognising the value of NZ products.”
The €649 million mistake: lost Bitcoin tale becomes a documentary
“This is the first time I’ve really been able to show what we wanted to do..."
Gold mine shut down after 17-month wait: miner slams council delays
“The government says go for gold, but bureaucrats are stopping us.”
Euthanasia undermines real choice, says Maxim Institute
"Coercion masquerading as access.”
Portia Mao defeats gag order in landmark free speech case
“The HDCA... has been weaponised now in a number of cases to silence dissent.”
Luxon heads to China to pitch tourism, education and trade revival
“China is New Zealand’s largest trading partner and a vital part of our economic story.”