Ministry of Health Flees to Bluesky
Abandons public engagement for the left’s echo chamber.
Social Media
Japan Rides the Censorship Bandwagon
Freedom of expression is a matter much more significant than words.
TDS Is Real – But There Is Hope
It might not be officially recognised, but the effect is real.
Some People Still Can’t Spot Satire
Satire isn’t just comedy; it’s a form of critical thinking, and if people are falling for the most blatantly exaggerated nonsense, maybe we need to start teaching satire in English classes across the country and make it an NCEA subject before things get even dumber.
It’s Not the Kids That Bother Me
The kids are fine. It’s the parents that need to be kicked in the butt.
Plea to Influencer From Thousands of Children
Imagine if those who proclaim to care deeply about Palestinian children such as yourself had called out Hamas decades ago for brainwashing Gaza’s children and training them to hate and become martyrs.
The One App That Zuck Won’t Touch
An Australian startup aims to remove online abuse in real time. Meta refuses to touch it.
ACT’s Opposition to Social Media Ban a Win for Common Sense
It will be particularly interesting to see whether Peters, known for his populist instincts and defence of individual freedoms, chooses to join ACT in opposing the bill.
Private Profiles and Public Paychecks
What exactly is being shielded from public view? If an MP’s official communications channels are closed off, it undermines public trust and the principle that elected representatives should be visible and accessible to their constituents.
What Is a Liberal Democracy?
If we excuse the erosion of these fundamental freedoms, we have learned nothing about history. Empires rise and fall, and so do nation states and their freedoms. They are often hard fought and easily lost.
Making Big Tobacco Look like Angels
Social media companies like Meta are little short of evil.
Some Generations Are More Cynical
Gen X and Gen Z have more in common that what you may think. Here’s why.
Why Is the NZ Herald Giving Paul Thistoll a Platform?
If the New Zealand Herald values its credibility, it must reconsider the platforms it provides and to whom. There is a difference between free speech and enabling harassment under the guise of opinion.
Why Doyle Gets a Free Pass From the Left
If the emoji fits... Protecting children, calling out predatory behaviour, and demanding accountability should never be partisan. The left can, and should, do better.