Alarming Decline in Children’s Language Skills
The pandemic has severely affected social communication skills, with nearly two-thirds of teachers reporting setbacks in children’s language development.
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This Is a Dual Crisis
If both trends continue, New Zealand could face a shrinking, ageing population, with profound and catastrophic implications for the nation’s social and economic health.
Don’t Laugh, We’re Doing It Too
Of course we already have a fusion reactor. It’s called the sun.
NZ’s White-Collar Crime: Just 1% Are Prosecuted
New Zealand needs to take these sorts of crimes seriously – not only as a deterrent to potential fraudsters, but also for their victims.
The Truth Is the Truth
As the truth mountain enlarges, more people will come to stand upon it.
This Is Labour’s Divisive Legacy
These dreadful developments were the result of Labour’s unmandated decision to increase tribal control over local government.
Is NIWA Under Political Pressure?
Disputing the existence of previous storms is pretty stupid... or is it?
The Waitangi Tribunal Report Was Predictable
Seymour’s courageous but who will support him?
Face of the Day
The Napier resident said the Kiwi Venezuelans were worried for the people back home.
Eating Weka
His cuisine entrée each night was sweet and sour weka, the bird being rife thus not protected there.
Laugh Out Loud Hypocrisy
Those responsible for the recklessness, many of whom are now opposition spokespeople, haven’t a leg to stand on when it comes to forming a logical and credible objection.
This Undermines Both Trust in Media and Public Debate
NZME should not pick and choose which opinions deserve a hearing.
The Dying Newspapers
I’m constantly staggered by the mind-blowing ignorance of this demographic, notwithstanding their possession of university degrees.
The MOE Is Destroying Our Kids
This is exactly what you would do if you wanted to destroy a society from within.
NZ’s Growth Measured in Terms of Output of Olympic Medals
Productivity in this sphere in New Zealand, compared to other countries, is phenomenal. Could it be because sport is a meritocracy?
Wagner: Can This Composer Hit the Right Note in 2024?
We cannot ignore the history intertwined with Wagner: it carries deep, troubling associations for many.