Boos for Luxon as Discontent Grows
If a prime minister is being booed at a netball final, it raises a bigger question. Are voters already looking elsewhere ahead of the 2026 election?
NZ Politics
These Study Results Are Baffling the Researchers
The theory that unconditional cash improves child development amongst the poor has been dealt a significant blow.
Trump’s Tariffs Gives New Zealand Plenty to Think About
On the wider geopolitical front, the US tariff decision will raise questions over New Zealand’s strategy for handling Donald Trump’s United States.
Legalised Abortion in NZ (Part 6)
Every life that is saved makes it worthwhile. And it seems that the ‘safe areas’ are not changing that.
Government Moves to Replace NCEA
If adopted, the changes would be phased in starting from 2026, with the new national curriculum first, followed by the Foundational Skills Award in 2028, and the new Certificates of Education for Years 12 and 13 in 2029 and 2030.
Not a Crisis for Those Who Profit
So when austerity is demanded and rates rise, it’s not just financial necessity – it’s the machinery of a profit-driven system operating on the city’s lifeblood. The question remains, are we managing our city for the public good or for private profit?
This Is a Critical Decision
Let’s not underestimate the significance of the 42 council referendums (see below for the full list of councils).
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 12 – Himanshu (Ash) Parmar
In episode 12 of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam is joined by Kiwi-Indian entrepreneur and former ACT candidate Ash Parmar.
When the World Rewards Rejectionism, Peace Dies
Peace does not come through rewarding violence. It comes through shared responsibility – and truth.
They Fled to NZ Because of Trump’s EO
Trump announces ‘there are only two sexes’. Mother responds, ‘It’s important that we not raise our children hearing that sort of hateful speech,’ and moves her family to ‘progressive’ New Zealand
Tourists to Be Charged at Sites
The new charge will apply to international tourists visiting high-traffic destinations.
It Is No Longer a Theory
Someday soon, we will find ourselves subjects in a digital gulag, constantly monitored and judged and always one little misstep away from being cast out into digital exile.
The Left Can’t Satire, Either
I don’t know, maybe regular readers of the Spinoff would find all this hilarious. All I see is the far-left showing everybody else how it sees the rest of us.
More Biased Voices Are Wanted
Stuff is calling for Kiwis to share views on what's happening in Israel and Gaza, but don't expect there to be any balance.