Attack Raises Parents Voices to a Crescendo
A recent violent incident at Mercury Bay Area School (Coromandel NZ) has shaken the community and opened the door to a much wider conversation.
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A Chicken and Egg Parable for NZ Education
I don’t know if they will totally overcome the environment of their early life, adolescence and young adulthood – but they have a chance as they have come to a great place.
Justice delayed, Justice denied?
A young man is dead. And that is a tragedy without qualification. But what does the court outcome actually represent?
A Response to Nathan Smith
The majority of Christians in history have seen war as legitimate, if regrettable.
The Air New Zealand Pod Awaits You
What gets me is that the $495 is what you pay on top of your basic ticket price: it’s only for a four-hour period in The Pod and, as you can see, it’s a bunk-bed setup.
Don’t Let NZ Become a Dumping Ground
‘Fly-tipping’ incidents caught on camera by frustrated locals.
Christchurch Airport Sees a Lift in Arrivals
International visitors contributed $861 million to the South Island economy, supporting tourism operators, hospitality businesses, and the wider regional economy.
NZ Immigrants Pull Their Weight
When it comes to those who could be working, Māori are massively over-represented. Whilst colonisation continues to be blamed for Māori ‘disadvantage’, every year thousands of immigrants come to New Zealand and make a contribution.
Alleged Pyramid Scheme and Film Studios
The Commerce Commission confirmed it had opened initial enquiries into the operation.
The Cartels Are Here
That the cartels are the reason for the price drop is almost certainly the case.
Diving Into Obscurity: NZ’s Rock’n’Roll Explosion
When the Red Bands met the winklepickers.
New Zealand’s Broken Supply Chain
How geopolitical disruption 10,000 kilometres away determines whether New Zealand’s economy functions in May 2026.
A Mudfish Wins Fish of the Year
The national champion is, in effect, a shy little swamp goblin with survival instincts and a strong preference for staying out of sight. This makes it a relatable icon. New Zealand is emotionally vulnerable to any small, weird battler that sounds underappreciated and slightly damp.