They Learnt Nothing From the ‘Ghost Cities’
Cities cannot be engineered from above – only grown from real human demand.
Politics
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Why Is Gen Z So Extreme?
In a new age of authoritarianism, it’s never been a scarier time to be a libertarian. However, this may also be the opportunity of a lifetime. I only hope it isn’t too late to escape the sinking ship.
Latest Poll: Te Pāti Māori in Freefall as Government Clings to Power
Keep in mind that this poll was conducted before allegations started swirling about Willie Jackson and his MUMA issues. If those gain traction, Labour could face even more headaches, further weakening the left’s position.
Face of the Day
The government estimates its new system will save about $13.3b over the next 30 years and increase GDP by 0.56 per cent a year by 2050.
Exclusive: Explosive Leaked Documents Prove Willie Jackson’s Wife’s Bullying Review Did Happen and Expose a Weapons-Grade Cover-Up
This is not just a cover-up: it is weapons-grade, with complicit players rewriting history to protect a powerful couple.
Judges Must Be Accountable for Their Decisions
Otherwise they’ll keep perpetrating outrages like this.
One Giant Eff Up
When even the cops are giving the law the finger you know there’s something seriously wrong. The whole thing would be hilarious if it weren’t for the dollars virtually handed over to criminal gangs.
Exclusive: Documents Expose Willie Jackson's Trespass Shenanigans to Bust Union and Shield His Manky Missus
Willie Jackson loves to bang on about workers' rights and union power until it threatens to expose his wife's alleged bullying at MUMA. Then he turns into a trespass-issuing tyrant, banning union reps from the marae like some feudal lord protecting his castle.
Face of the Day
Sofiia Lyskun represented Ukraine at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics.
Te Pāti Māori’s Circus Act Hits a Judicial Speed Bump: Kapa-Kingi Back in the Tent for Now
Te Pāti Māori might fancy themselves as the voice of Māori aspiration but, right now, they’re looking more like a bunch of clowns who’ve forgotten their script.
Health Select Committee Blows Up Over Nicotine Pouches, But Ayesha Verrall’s Hypocrisy Steals the Show
Costello is trying to balance harm reduction with protections for kids, but Verrall and her Otago mates are too busy protecting Big Tobacco’s pet projects. New Zealand deserves better than this compromised claptrap.
Face of the Day
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi argues that John Tamihere is unlawfully in the role of party president.