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Written By: IrishBill - Date published: 3:15 pm, February 22nd, 2008 - 82 comments

Categories: scoundrels Tags: scoundrels

It looks like the nasty little insecure creeps who inhabit the Kiwiblog Right are creeping into the mainstream. I mean, take a look […]
Electoral finance: link roundup

Written By: all_your_base - Date published: 3:45 am, November 15th, 2007 - 48 comments

Categories: election funding Tags: election funding

Tony Milne’s got a good piece on the Electoral Finance Bill over at his blog I See Red – electoral finance reform is […]
Speech: Labour is the Party of Ideas

Written By: Tane - Date published: 10:14 am, November 14th, 2007 - 10 comments

Categories: labour Tags: labour

The other day we published an extract from Evan Thornley’s speech to the Labour Party conference. We’ve finally managed to get hold of […]

Early Bird: Final enrolment set to be 80,000 below par due to early closure of electoral roll
107,000 voters still missing from electoral roll with three days before it slams shut; Unless enrolment speeds up by Sunday, the final roll could be 80,000 short of total implied by 2023’s 94.7% rate
The Kaka · 8:32 am
Weekly Roundup 23-October-2026
Kia ora and welcome to our regular roundup of stories that caught our eye this week. Today’s header image, by Jolisa, shows Sky Tower at sunset as seen from Albert Park. IMPORTANT: If you plan to vote in this election, the rules have changed: you must be registered to vote by midnight on Sunday 25th October.… The post Weekly Roundup 23-October-2026 appeared first on Greater Auckland.
Greater Auckland by Greater Auckland · 8:00 am
Australia’s antimony mines don’t yet guarantee reliable supply
Australia has spent years discussing the strategic importance of critical minerals. We have identified the resources, developed the strategies and established financing mechanisms to encourage investment. Yet there remains a considerable distance between having antimony ...
The Strategist by Paul de Wet · 8:00 am
The next government faces transport tests that new roads or cheap fares won’t solve
Election promises focus on new roads and cheaper fares. But making transport affordable also means giving New Zealanders practical alternatives to driving.
The Conversation by Timothy Welch, Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau · 7:50 am
‘It’s pretty toxic… but just a little, I want to be like that’: what young men think of manosphere content
New research surveying 142 young men in Australia, the US and UK reveals their mixed views of masculinity content online.
The Conversation by Zac Seidler, Associate Professor, Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne · 7:32 am
Skeptical Science New Research for Week #43 2026
Open access notables Rapid Increase in Geogenic CO2 Emissions from Antarctic Permafrost, Ruggiero et al., Global Biogeochemical Cycles Antarctic permafrost and ice-free soils are generally assumed to make only a minor contribution to the global carbon cycle. This study shows that this assumption is incomplete. Using repeated field measurements and carbon isotope analyses, we document a marked multi-year increase in carbon dioxide emissions from Antarctic permafrost terrain and identify a substantial contrib
Skeptical Science · 7:06 am
The Weekly Hoon: Luxon’s Opportunity and risk; Stories from the front line of NZ’s systemic health system collapse
Bernard Hickey & Peter Bale discuss the week in geopolitics and NZ’s political economy with regular guest Robert Patman, plus special guests Drs David Galler & Malcolm Mulholland
The Kaka by Bernard Hickey · 6:55 am
America’s death penalty: why executions are rising again
Death penalty expert Carolyn Strange tracks the modern history of executions in the United States on The Conversation Weekly podcast.
The Conversation by Justin Bergman, International Affairs Editor, The Conversation · 4:03 am
Job-Based Health Plan Costs Rise, With Little Relief in Sight
Health insurance cost in the US continue to rise to the sky. Guess what? AI is a big driver.
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · 2:58 am
The Rings of Power Season 3 Trailer
Ahead of Rings of Power’s season three release in November, we have ourselves a new trailer: It’s a genuinely promising trailer. The show has clearly decided that this season stands or falls with Sauron – without Adar and Celebrimbor, our friend Tar-Mairon is the last big draw-card. We’re being set up for the forging of […]
A Phuulish Fellow by strda221 · 2:06 am
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Naked Capitalism by Conor Gallagher · Yesterday
Iran War: Iran Believes Attack Imminent as Netanyahu Reported to Persuade Trump to Launch Before Midterms ; Global Stocks Fall as Oil Price Increases Continue
Today's Iran war news: Markets go wobbly as the date for loudly-signaled US/Israel attacks on Iran nears.
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Yesterday
Book Essay: The Sixth Extinction and the Demise of Biodiversity
Species loss ought to be a topic of paramount importance. Satyajit Das uses a new book on biodiversity, Lost Animal, as a point of departure.
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Yesterday
Grattan on Friday: Politics reflects society, and our society is in poor shape on many fronts
As the national political conversation descended into fear and loathing after the attack on Helen Haines, two politicians stepped back from instances of offensive behaviour.
The Conversation by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra · Yesterday
How’s Your Crapification?
Before following the various US/Western hegemony-defending conflicts became a large task when done properly, we’d occasionally quiz readers on the condition of their economy, meaning personal, local and industry indicators. These queries provided informative sightings that would check the accuracy of official statistics and storylines. It should have occurred to me a long time ago […]
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Yesterday
Preventing intelligence politicisation means more than just avoiding partisanship
Upholding the apolitical nature of Australian intelligence is critical to the agencies’ ability to deliver in the national interest, especially as our strategic circumstances deteriorate. But avoiding politicisation means more than just avoiding partisanship. The ...
The Strategist by Chris Taylor · Yesterday
Join us at 5pm for this week's Hoon
Join Peter Bale & Bernard Hickey for the weekly 'Hoon' around news in geopolitics, climate, politics & more with Robert Patman, plus Drs Malcolm Mulholland & David Galler
The Kaka by Bernard Hickey · Yesterday
Northern Australia: so much economic wealth alongside so much disadvantage
The Australian’s reporting on the suffering of Indigenous children in Port Hedland should sicken everyone in this country. Three children murdered by their mother after repeated warnings about their safety. A grandmother pleading for intervention. ...
The Strategist by John Coyne · Yesterday
22 October 2026
A large update on Union News today, with more on our crumbling health system with APEX, ASMS, and NZNO all having some media pick-up. Job losses continue at Archives NZ, National Library, and Woolworths, as well as strike action by the TEU, NZNO, and E Tū workers at TVNZ. Union coverage Employment The post 22 October 2026 appeared first on NZCTU.
NZCTU by Aaron · Yesterday
Pink vs Green
Act’s James Christmas up against Ricardo Menéndez March
Nick's Kōrero by Nick Rockel · Yesterday
Inflation data shows Luxon’s Government has failed on the cost of living
Consumer prices rose 3.7 percent in the year to the September quarter, according to StatsNZ figures released today. Petrol prices were a major driver, up 19.1 percent. But prices for other household essentials have also continued to skyrocket. “Household energy costs increased 9.4 percent, council rates and services 6.2 percent, and early childhood education 5.7… Read More »Inflation data shows Luxon’s Government has failed on the cost of living The post Inflation data shows Luxon’s Government has failed on
NZCTU by Aaron · Yesterday
When thinking about national security, think about local businesses
The next national security crisis may expose a vulnerability that rarely appears in Australia’s strategic assessments: the disappearance of the local businesses that keep communities functioning. A defence facility may survive a cyclone, but what ...
The Strategist by Anna Alexander · Yesterday
As El Niño fuels drought in Panama, trees help ranchers maintain their water supply
This article by Nicolas Scibelli first appeared on Yale Climate Connections and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. [Haz clic aquí para leer en español] A single stream nourishes the cattle of Ismael “Jim” Solis’ ranch on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula, which juts out into the Pacific Ocean. Solis has raised cattle through countless droughts and dry spells over the years, weathering them with little concern. But as El Niño builds strengt
Skeptical Science · Yesterday
Will we have PM Erica Stanford by Christmas?
National backers say Luxon would be rolled if he refused to deal with Opportunity; Erica Stanford (or Mark Mitchell) would then negotiate to be PM, if Willis & Bishop missed list seats, as expected
The Kaka by Bernard Hickey · Yesterday
We asked about policies for Auckland – which parties responded?
At the beginning of last week, we reached out to the main political parties with a questionnaire about their policies for transport and infrastructure in Auckland. We asked some yes/no questions, and some open-ended ones. You can see the questions and the responses below.… The post We asked about policies for Auckland – which parties responded? appeared first on Greater Auckland.
Greater Auckland by Greater Auckland · Yesterday
WA has less gambling harm than the rest of Australia. There’s one simple reason
Western Australians spend about the same as people in other states when it comes to gambling, but gambling problems in WA are much, much lower.
The Conversation by Nicola Thomas, Lecturer in Economics · Yesterday
Australia’s foreign-investment gatekeeper needs defence expertise
A common misunderstanding is that governments need public support for big national security decisions. If a government waits for public backing, it will act only when the populace demands a response to a crisis – and ...
The Strategist by John Coyne and Justin Bassi · Yesterday
Politics and your business
×Parliament doesn’t run the economy, but it does set your tax, employment law and the rules your business trades under. Our free 2026 Policy Worksheet lets you score the six parliamentary parties on what they’ve published, based on your own priorities.
Matt's views by Mel Cains · Yesterday
Luxon lies about 54 nurses
And the “both sides are the same” myth in NZ Healthcare
Mountain Tui by Mountain Tūī · Yesterday
Coffee Break: Netflix Purges the C-Suite While Larry Ellison Goes Deep to Fund Skydance
The media landscape continues to shift as Netflix purges its executive class while Larry Ellison borrows big dollars to backstop his son's Skydance media empire.
Naked Capitalism by Nat Wilson Turner · Yesterday
Luxon set to be rolled after election if he won’t talk to Opportunity
Luxon would be rolled straight after election if he sticks with current plan not to talk to Opportunity; NZ First wants to spend 3% of GDP on Defence; Front Page, Scoop, Op-Ed & Cartoon of the day
The Kaka · Yesterday
Non-Classic Classics: Another Reply to Hilary Layne (The Second Story)
I have had cause to write essays in response to Hilary Layne before: https://phuulishfellow.wordpress.com/2026/07/02/the-dawn-of-the-dystopia-the-second-story-and-the-napoleon-of-notting-hill/ https://phuulishfellow.wordpress.com/2026/01/09/the-absence-of-good-a-reply-to-mr-zod/ https://phuulishfellow.wordpress.com/2025/06/09/of-fantasy-babies-and-genre-bathwater-a-reply-to-the-second-story/ I think she’s a bit silly, but at least she’s interestingly silly. And today is no exception. I have stumbled across
A Phuulish Fellow by strda221 · Yesterday
Democrats Should Get Behind a National AI Data Center Moratorium
Democrats have an opportunity to take real action on AI data centers to protect people and the environment. But will they take the risk?
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Yesterday
Gordon Campbell On The Quiet Death Of Our Independent Foreign Policy
Now that Donald Trump has come out of the closet and made the United States an open ally of Russia against Ukraine, what response can [...]
Werewolf by lyndon · Yesterday
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Naked Capitalism by Conor Gallagher · Wednesday
Iran War: Iran Hardens Position as Israel Promises Strikes on Energy Infrastructure, US Moves in New Carrier Group; Will Saudis Get Mecca Accord Help?
Today's Iran war news: Pressures grow as Iran takes a harder posture, Israel vows infrastructure destruction, and Turkiye may back the Saudis
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Wednesday
On the Futile Search for the Modern Fountain of Youth
I visited the Fountain of Youth several times as a child. St. Augustine, oldest city of European origin in North America (1565), is full of tourist attractions directed primarily at children, from the Old Jail to Potter’s Wax Museum, to the remarkable Castillo de San Marcos. The latter is the only one that still has […]
Naked Capitalism by KLG · Wednesday
Governor-general appeals to Australians to ‘exercise our muscle of decency’; Haines’ husband reveals MP has lost second leg
The governor-general has called for Australians to ‘choose to be better’ in the wake of the horrific attack on Haines.
The Conversation by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra · Wednesday
View from The Hill: Mathias Cormann offers blunt advice on countering populism and reforming the economy
In a weekend speech, Cormann delivered a sharp message about surging populism – one both sides of politics would do well to take to heart.
The Conversation by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra · Wednesday
A Scuff on Your Bag, A Dent in Your Mug – and Suddenly It Feels Like Time for a New One
Why do some people always need new goods, even when the ones they have are just fine?
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Wednesday
KiwiStack Live with Bernard Hickey and Simon Wilson
A recording from Simon Wilson and Bernard Hickey's live video
Hopetown by Simon Wilson · Wednesday
KiwiStack Live with Bernard Hickey and Simon Wilson
A recording from Bernard Hickey's live video
The Kaka by Bernard Hickey · Wednesday
Join us for a Wellington election special
Tamatha Paul, Craig Renney and Julie Anne Genter - chaired by Ollie Neas. Featuring Wellington Bays and Wellington North progressive candidates: Tamatha Paul, Craig Renney and Julie Anne Genter (with apologies from Ayesha Verrall) and chaired by Ollie Neas. This is not a sparring session between the Greens and Labour. Instead we will look ahead to the prospect of a progressive government and the practical steps it could take from day one. The session runs at the usual time - from 5.30 to 6.30pm on 21 Octobe
Fabian Events · Wednesday
Some banter to make the election bearable
Overseas voting begins today, and there are just four days left to enrol. So what better time to have a chat about how we are all feeling about the election?
Emily Writes by Emily Writes · Wednesday
Australia has let abuse of its representatives become ‘part of the job’ – and women bear the brunt
The alleged attack on Helen Haines has renewed focus on MPs’ safety. More needs to be done to stop abuse and violence against public officials.
The Conversation by Rob Manwaring, Associate Professor, Politics and Public Policy, Flinders University · Wednesday
A victory for trans kids!
In November 2025, out of the blue, weirdo fundie Simeon Brown banned the use of puberty blockers in trans (but not cis) healthcare, over-riding the medical decisions of doctors. The decision was swiftly enjoined by the courts, ensuring it did not come into effect, and today it was officially overturned on the grounds that the Minister had failed to consulted queer kids, and that it was discriminatory. Interestingly, the latter was not on the basis of sex - Crown Law has long held that the Human Rights Act's
No Right Turn by Idiot/Savant · Wednesday
Another model: Canada integrates defence acquisition and industry funding
Australia should use Canada’s new defence procurement model to test whether its forthcoming Defence Delivery Agency (DDA) will have enough commercial freedom and industrial tools to deliver military capability quickly. The DDA will have substantial ...
The Strategist by Bryce C Barros · Wednesday
Letter to the editor: I'm sorted, so you can bugger off.
. . The editor
Frankly Speaking by Frank Macskasy · Wednesday
Weathervane elections.
Here is something short from my other social media accounts. Weathervane elections forthcoming: Brazil presidential run-off, Israeli parliamentary elections, US midterms and NZ general elections. These are true tests of where voters want their countries to go. The choices are foremost about reaffirming or rejecting the Right as a governing force. These elections occur in … Continue reading "Weathervane elections."
Kiwipolitico by Pablo · Wednesday
How rage and frustration against authority figures tips over into conspiracy and violence – and what we can do about it
Feeling angry, frustrated and ignored, many have turned to online echo chambers to vent their rage. And that can tip over into conspiracy theories and violence.
The Conversation by Josh Roose, Director of Research and Policy at The Dor Foundation and Associate Professor of Politics at Deakin University, Deakin University · Wednesday
Before an AI agent acts, name who’s responsible
Every AI system that can use an organisation’s data and systems needs a named human owner, a defined approval boundary and a record of what it did. These must be in place before it acts. ...
The Strategist by Ramon Rodriguez · Wednesday
Letter to the editor: Can this rotten government get any lower?!
(Don't answer that. It might give them ideas.)
Frankly Speaking by Frank Macskasy · Wednesday
Australia is a regional maritime power. It should act like it
As Australia seeks to rebuild much of its aged naval fleet, it should also look to rebuild how it perceives itself in the Indo-Pacific. Australia is and has always been a regional maritime power, even ...
The Strategist by Jennifer Parker · Wednesday
The Last Debate
Chris vs Christopher for the final time.
Nick's Kōrero by Nick Rockel · Wednesday
NZ election poll watch: right majority possible even if Opportunity enters parliament
The latest 1News Verian poll suggests the right may not need Opportunity to form a government.
The Conversation by Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne · Wednesday
Book Review: Transit by Design
Today’s guest post is a book review by George Weeks, of Transit by Design, by Nicolas Reid (available from Unity Books and Amazon Australia). George Weeks is a transport adviser, planner and urban designer based in Auckland. An earlier version of this review originally appeared in issue 188 of Roundabout Magazine, the newsletter of the Transportation Group NZ.… The post Book Review: Transit by Design appeared first on Greater Auckland.
Greater Auckland by Guest Post · Wednesday
Coffee Break: Armed Madhouse – Weapons Fetishism: When the Tools of War no Longer Serve Strategic Ends
Modern military institutions continue to invest enormous resources in tanks, crewed aircraft, aircraft carriers, and missile defense systems even as technological change challenges their strategic utility. Cultural prestige, reputational inertia, and institutional interests sustain weapons programs long after their original justifications have weakened. The resulting cult of weaponry can subordinate national security objectives to the preservation of increasingly questionalble military capabilities.
Naked Capitalism by Haig Hovaness · Wednesday
The heavy sinking lids in Labour’s Budget plan
Bernard talks with Elliot Crossan about his analysis of Labour’s fiscal plans, including how its focus on returning to surplus & cutting debt will force big real cuts in welfare & other Govt spending
The Kaka by Bernard Hickey · Wednesday
You Can See Everything & Naza
My thoughts on two very different documentaries.
David Farrier by David Farrier · Wednesday
How NZ politicians are using Facebook in Election 2026
Bernard Hickey talks with Vic Uni’s Dr Mona Krewel about how parties & leaders are using Facebook in Election 2026; She says National doing most & biggest spenders get widest audience & traction
The Kaka by Bernard Hickey · Wednesday
Press Coverage of French Protests Broadcasts Neoliberal Message That Markets Matter More Than People
The media is speaking with almost one voice to enforce the neoliberal order: ordinary citizens must submit to the needs of the investor class.
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Wednesday
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Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Tuesday
Australian democracy is usually peaceful. But there’s a homegrown history with political violence that bears on the future
Australian history has been relatively free of political violence. But there have nonetheless been some shocking incidents from which we should learn.
The Conversation by Frank Bongiorno, Director, Vice-Chancellor's Centre of Public Ideas (CoPI) and Donald Horne Professor of History and Public Ideas, University of Canberra · Tuesday
Tensions flare as Labour seeks to win back Green votes by backing rival gang
Campaigns are usually something of a cold war, with parties vying for supremacy without direct confrontation. But this campaign could be poised to turn hot, as Labour has sought to stop the Greens’ incursion into their turf by backing a different gang to them. With the Greens offering at least a tacit endorsement to the […]
The Civilian by Ben Uffindell · Tuesday
Simon Wilson Interviews Nicky Hager
Here is a link to the live stream for this event: https://youtube.com/live/UEKyqDudnyc?feature=share When: October 20th, 2026 6:00 PM through 08:00 pm Where: 147 Great North Rd Trades Hall Grey Lynn, AUK New Zealand
Fabian Events · Tuesday
Independent family-owned supermarkets independently suffer identical independent pricing faults
Several independent, family-owned supermarkets across the North Island yesterday independently experienced independent pricing errors at independent but identical times. The errors, which affected presumably-independent prices at New World supermarkets, were not thought to be connected, as each supermarket was owned and operated independently of each other, as was made clear by dozens of near-identical but […]
The Civilian by Ben Uffindell · Tuesday
Extreme beliefs? Fine – but keep it peaceful
We don’t yet know whether politics motivated the Monday attack that left independent member of parliament Helen Haines critically injured outside her Wangaratta office. But while we wait for investigators to establish the motive, we ...
The Strategist by John Coyne · Tuesday
Haines loses leg; police charge alleged attacker
The independent MP remains in a critical condition after the incident on Monday afternoon. The alleged attacker has been identified as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent.
The Conversation by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra · Tuesday
NZ’s next government will inherit a Treaty debate that is far from resolved
How much should Māori voices count in public life? And when does decision-making belong outside government and within Māori institutions?
The Conversation by Dominic O'Sullivan, Adjunct Professor, Stout Research Centre, Victoria University of Wellington and Auckland University of Technology, Professor of Political Science, Charles Sturt University · Tuesday
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ed Husic urges brakes on data centres ‘swamping’ Australia
The former industry minister said Australia is ‘going too fast’ and ‘been swamped by US tech’ building data centres here to dodge growing US community opposition.
The Conversation by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra · Tuesday
The Harmful Harmful Digital Communications Act?
I’m a fan of the Harmful Digital Communications Act. We need a quick and accessible remedy when a video of a child being bullied is posted on social media, for example, and the rest of our media law doesn’t provide that. But the HDCA is phrased quite broadly. It’s capable of covering a lot of […]
Media Law Journal by Steven · Tuesday
Wake Up!
This election campaign is nearly over.
Nick's Kōrero by Nick Rockel · Tuesday
The strongest El Niño in a thousand years?
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink Earlier this summer I told a journalist that it was not beyond the realm of possibility that this year’s El Niño would end up the strongest in 500 or even 1,000 years. That was a strong claim at the time, and I’ve had a few people ask how I could possibly know what El Niño was doing in the year 1200. It is a fair question, and the answer is that we know more than you might think. This year’s El Niño event is already the strongest in the instrumental record based on N
Skeptical Science · Tuesday
Plant alone isn’t enough: a defence factory is not a defence capability
Delivering Defence’s naval shipbuilding and sustainment requirements in Western Australia will depend on more than new investment and infrastructure. The state’s established resources sector has built a substantial industrial base, with heavy-industry facilities, engineering expertise ...
The Strategist by Raelene Lockhorst · Tuesday
64,000 young voters yet to enrol with 4 days to go
Electoral Commission reports enrolment rate for 18-24s is 62%, vs 76.7% for 2023 election, when voters were able to enrol until election day. This time enrolment closes two weeks earlier
The Kaka · Tuesday

Te Pāti Māori launches Mana Takatāpui Policy
Te Pāti Māori has today launched its Mana Takatāpui Policy, committing $200 million over three years and establishing an independent, Takatāpui governed Commission with real authority over Takatāpui specific funding. Te Pāti Māori Co Leader Rawiri Waititi says the policy is built on a simple principle: Nothing about Takatāpui without Takatāpui. “For too long, decisions have been made about Takatāpui without Takatāpui. Our policy changes who holds the power,” Waititi said.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 23 September 2026
We Want Cheaper Power And We Want Our People To Own It.
Te Pāti Māori has today announced its Energy Sovereignty policy, a plan to cut power costs, build Aotearoa’s energy future and shift ownership into the hands of whānau, hapū, iwi and communities. “Every party is talking about generating more electricity. We’re asking the question they keep avoiding: who will own it?” said Te Pāti Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi “If we replace fossil fuels with renewables but leave ownership and profits concentrated in the same hands, we haven’t transformed the system. We’ve just c
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 16 September 2026
GOVERNMENT'S LAST ACT IS ANOTHER ATTACK ON TE TIRITI
In its final days, this Government is trying to strip Te Tiriti from our laws. Three Treaty-related Bills before Parliament would weaken Te Tiriti protections and reduce Crown accountability. Te Pāti Māori opposes every one of them. Instead, Te Pāti Māori are calling for Te Tiriti to be protected through enforceable Crown obligations that no Government can simply discard.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 September 2026
TE PĀTI MĀORI LAUNCHES TE TIRITI ENTRENCHMENT POLICY
Te Pāti Māori has today launched its Te Tiriti Entrenchment Policy, a major constitutional reform package that will make Crown obligations arising from Te Tiriti legally enforceable and resource the next stage of Māori-led constitutional transformation. “Te Tiriti is the constitutional foundation of Aotearoa. Its mana does not rise and fall depending on who forms the Government,” Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi said. “Our policy is about certainty, accountability and making sure the Crown keeps its p
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 1 September 2026
MP for Hauraki-Waikato Hana-Rawhiti Calls on Govt to Honour its Commitments to Waikato and Waipaa Awa
Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke says the Government’s decision to delay key provisions of Plan Change 1, which sets rules to protect and restore the health of the Waikato and Waipaa awa, puts 3-yearly electoral interests ahead of its obligations to iwi and the environment. “This is bigger than a plan or a process. It is about whether the Crown will keep its word to Waikato-Tainui and honour the commitments it made – and written into legislation” says Maipi-Clarke. “The power of Te Ture Whaimana
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 24 August 2026
Luxon chose culture wars while basic services failed
Christopher Luxon has spent too much of his term legislating culture wars while the basic services New Zealanders rely on have been allowed to deteriorate, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says. “The Prime Minister had a finite term to govern. He chose to spend an extraordinary amount of it undoing Māori rights and weakening Crown obligations while the services New Zealanders depend on were deteriorating,” Ngarewa-Packer said. “He found the time to mobilise 13 government agencies to trawl throu
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 18 August 2026
Luxon survives today, but he will not survive November 7
Today’s National Party caucus meeting may have saved Christopher Luxon’s job, but it has not solved National’s deeper problem. This government is consumed by its own survival while whānau are left to carry the cost. For days, New Zealanders have watched a governing party turn inward while families face rising costs, job losses and an economy going backwards. “Luxon may have kept the job, but National has lost the country’s confidence,” said Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader, Rawiri Waititi.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 12 August 2026
Oriini Kaipara MP extends aroha following fatal workplace incident in Ōtāhuhu
Oriini Kaipara, MP for Tāmaki Makaurau, extends her deepest condolences to the whānau, friends and work colleagues of the worker who tragically lost their life at the Auckland Meat Processors facility on Portage Road, Ōtāhuhu. "Our thoughts are first and foremost with the whānau who are now navigating an unimaginable loss. No one should leave for work and not return home to their loved ones." Following notification of the incident, Oriini's office has been actively seeking information to better understand t
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 7 August 2026
Te Pati Maori will make the Waitangi Tribunal recommendations binding
Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi says New Zealand First's call to review the Waitangi Tribunal proves the coalition has learnt nothing from the Tribunal's latest report. "The Waitangi Tribunal has found that the Government's Treaty clause review is a major breach of Te Tiriti. Instead of fixing the breach, Shane Jones wants to investigate the institution that exposed it." Waititi says this is about far more than constitutional law.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 6 August 2026
Government’s patriarchal noise cannot hide cervical-screening failure
While this Government and its allies manufacture patriarchal noise and drag public debate into personal attacks, a serious health-system failure involving nearly one million cervical screening notifications demands urgent answers. Health New Zealand says there is “no indication of harm”, but the Government has produced no evidence that proves nobody missed screening, follow-up care or an earlier diagnosis.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 5 August 2026
Government rips up another promise of partnership with Māori
Te Pāti Māori Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the Government’s reported decision to scrap existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements is not planning reform it’s another deliberate step in dismantling the Crown’s relationship with tangata whenua. “This Government isn’t just rewriting planning law. It is rewriting the place of Māori in Aotearoa.” “One law at a time, one institution at a time, one agreement at a time, they are removing the practical ways Te Tiriti is honoured.”
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 21 July 2026
MFAT Must Act Urgently to Free Everlee Wihongi After Another Delayed Hearing
Everlee Wihongi was set to appear in court today to be freed from ICE detention. Unfortunately, approximately 80 minutes before it was scheduled to begin, the Immigration Court decided to postpone the hearing until June 30, 2026. ICE has no reason to continue to detain Everlee after the conviction that formed the basis of the immigration case was successfully overturned. Everlee has now been detained for over two months, and this is just the latest in a long line of unnecessary delays. “Our aroha goes out t
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 18 June 2026
Te Pāti Māori Announces Lisa Marie Murch as Te Tai Tonga Candidate for 2026
Te Pāti Māori is proud to announce Lisa Marie Murch as its candidate for Te Tai Tonga in the 2026 General Election. Born and raised in Murihiku, Lisa brings lived experience, education, service, and a deep commitment to whānau Māori across Te Waipounamu. A young Māori mother at sixteen, Lisa knows firsthand the realities many whānau face. Her journey from cleaning and baking, to becoming a head baker, bilingual primary teacher, kaupapa Māori educator, and specialist across Murihiku and Ōtepoti schools, is g
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 June 2026
Government Hid Its Own Evidence on LNG
Te Pāti Māori is calling on the Government to release all remaining redacted advice on the proposed Taranaki LNG import terminal and halt the contract process until full public disclosure has occurred. This week RNZ revealed that officials redacted modelling commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment showing low need for LNG imports. In some scenarios, no need at all. That information was only made public after RNZ lodged a complaint with the Ombudsman. Parts of the document remain
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 11 June 2026
Seymour Admits He Never Checked Impact on Māori with Diabetes
David Seymour Associate Minister of Health confirmed in answers to Written Parliamentary Questions that he supported removing Māori and Pacific priority access to Type 2 diabetes medicines, without any equity analysis, without modelling of Māori complications, and holds no data on how many Māori currently rely on the pathway they're removing. Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said the admissions were negligible. "They don't know who they're harming. They don't know how many Māori with diabetes r
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 10 June 2026
If The Government Really Wants To Lower Power Bills, This Is The Way
Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the government’s LNG announcement today exposes a fundamental failure of energy policy leadership. “Simeon Brown says he has an answer to our energy security problem. A billion-dollar contract to import liquefied natural gas. From the Middle East. With no plan to pay for it. That’s not energy security, that’s energy dependency,” says Ngarewa-Packer. “Initially the government planned a levy on power bills to fund this facility. Now they want the same gentail
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 9 June 2026
Govt will Erase Iwi Representation Across Aotearoa
Today the government announced that they will be removing the voting rights of iwi representatives from all councils across the country. They will be amending the Local Government (System Improvements) Bill after it has already gone through select committee, meaning that there will be no public submission process. “This is another gut punch, and our people are fed up” said Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader, Rawiri Waititi. “Every time we think this government couldn’t possibly harm te iwi Māori any more, they always
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 2 June 2026
TPM to Entrench Te Tiriti: Government’s Tiriti Purge is Constitutional Vandalism
Te Pāti Māori is condemning today’s announcement by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith to strip or weaken Te Tiriti o Waitangi references across 19 pieces of legislation. “This is not policy reform. It is constitutional vandalism.” After failing to redefine Te Tiriti through the Treaty Principles Bill, the Government is now dismantling it clause by clause through legislative review instead. Different vehicle. Same destination.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 May 2026
Te Pāti Māori responds to announcement of new political party
Te Pāti Māori acknowledges Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s announcement that she intends to contest the 2026 General Election under the newly announced Te Tai Tokerau Party. We wish Mariameno well. Te ao Māori has always carried many voices, many rohe, many whakapapa, and many expressions of mana motuhake. We respect the right of whānau, hapū, iwi, rohe and candidates to determine their own political pathway.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 11 May 2026
MP Govt Floats Nuclear Jones Must Front Up
Te Pāti Māori is demanding answers after Shane Jones casually floated nuclear fission in the House today. Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said, “Aotearoa is not neutral on nuclear. We are proudly anti-nuclear. That position was fought for, defended, and embedded in who we are as a nation.” “Is this Government marching us away from our nuclear-free legacy? Because Aotearoa deserves to know,” said Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 29 April 2026

KiwiRail to fund additional ferries works in Picton
KiwiRail will directly fund up to $37.5 million for Picton rail yard upgrades and adding auto-mooring technology to the new wharf as part of the New Ferries project, Rail Minister Winston Peters announced today. “Selecting KiwiRail as the long-term operator of the Interislander has given the company confidence to invest its own funds in commercial assets, meaning the taxpayer is not paying a cent more than our $1.7 billion allocation but still achieves the benefit as the ultimate owner of KiwiRail,” Mr Pete
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
Resilience work underway for key South Island route
Work to bolster the resilience of a key South Island route vital to New Zealand tourism will soon begin, South Island and Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. “The Government allocated around $40 million in Budget 2026 to fund resilience upgrades to State Highway 94 (SH94) between Te Anau and Milford, as part of a wider $150 million-plus package to strengthen five of the mainland’s most vulnerable state highways,” Mr Meager says. “There will soon be spades in the ground at key sites on SH94 in Fi
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
King’s Counsel appointments 2026
Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointments of 12 King’s Counsel. The rank of King’s Counsel is primarily awarded to barristers sole who have met the overarching criteria of excellence in their careers. The 12 new King’s Counsel appointed, from over 100 applications, are Matanuku Mahuika, Karen Radich, Janette Campbell, Matthew Harris, Kirsten Gray, Tim Smith, Polly Pope, Kerry Cook, Sam Lowery, Rob Kirkness, Isaac Hikaka, and Annabel Maxwell-Scott. “The appointment of King’s Counsel reco
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
Levy reduction for cruise industry
Cruise ship passengers will pay significantly lower Border Processing Levy rates from 1 July 2027, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today. From 1 July 2027, cruise passengers will see a net reduction of NZ$19.91 per person through the combined arrival and departure levy rate changes. The Border Processing Levy for arriving cruise passengers will lower from NZ$27.14 to NZ$7.20, while the levy for outgoing passengers will increase by three cents per person. “The levy system is working as intended. Where f
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
New construction ACOP to bring health and safety clarity
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden today launched a new Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) that outlines practical steps businesses and workers can take to meet their health and safety responsibilities on residential construction sites. “This ACOP will provide practical, sector-specific information to help clients, principal contractors, contractors, subcontractors and workers prepare for upcoming changes to health and safety law, and support better outcomes across New Zealand's residen
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
West Coast infrastructure upgrades on course
Investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund is delivering progress on key projects on the West Coast, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says. "Improvements to key shipping ports and the upgrade of Hokitika Airport are part of the government’s support for the West Coast’s economic growth and resilience,” Mr Patterson says. Mr Patterson joined local leaders and iwi today at the blessing of Greymouth Port's new port sounding vessel, which will be used to monitor and manage the port’s
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
Hunua Quarry development fast-tracked
A third substantial Auckland quarry project has gained Fast-track approval to expand operations, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones say. This is the 37th project approved through the Fast-track process. Winstone Aggregates lodged its application in March 2026, with approval taking around four months from the appointment of an independent expert panel. The redevelopment of Hunua Quarry will expand existing quarrying activities to allow Winstone Aggregates to deepen the ex
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
SH54 resilience improvements on the way
A crash-prone bridge in Manawatū currently down to one lane is set to be replaced with funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say. The project to replace Haynes Bridge on State Highway 54 will receive funding of $6.5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund. Mr Jones says the investment in the new bridge on a key Manawatū-Whanganui route will deliver benefits for communities and businesses throughout the region. "Safe
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
New term, same story; attendance up again
Provisional school attendance data for Term 3 2026 shows despite a tough flu season in person attendance rates were the highest of any Term 3 since 2022, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. In Term 3 2026, 52.2% of students met the criteria for regular attendance, representing a 1.7 percentage point increase from 50.5% in Term 3 2025. A student attends school ‘regularly’ when they are in class for more than 90 per cent of the term. “This data shows attendance rates continue to rise under this G
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
International tourism nears full recovery
International visitor numbers are now within a whisker of pre-pandemic levels, with four months left to go in the year and the summer season yet to hit, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. Stats NZ data out today shows the total number of overseas visitor arrivals in August 2026 was 99 per cent of the 251,100 in August 2019. “In 2025 I set the ambitious goal to increase the number of international visitors to New Zealand to at least 2019 levels by 2026. “This monthly data shows we are well
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Open ocean opportunities for iwi aquaculture
The Government has set aside areas suitable for aquaculture to ensure Marlborough iwi have the opportunity to contribute to the region’s open ocean aquaculture boom, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “The two Aquaculture Settlement Areas (ASAs) ensure suitable space in the region remains available while the Crown and Te Tau Ihu iwi negotiate a settlement under the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act,” Mr Jones says. “With the launch earlier this year of New Zealand’s first open
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Diesel reserve extended to maintain fuel security
The Government has extended an agreement for a 550,000-barrel strategic diesel reserve until August 2027 to maintain New Zealand’s fuel resilience, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “Maintaining our national fuel security, particularly through a period of global uncertainty, remains a top priority for the Government. That’s why we’re pleased to announce this extension to our existing deal with Z Energy for the diesel reserve at Marsden Point,” Nicola Willis says.
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Survivor Support and Recognition Fund to open next year
The Government has approved a third and final round of the Survivor Support and Recognition Fund (SSRF). The fund supports community-led services and initiatives for survivors of abuse and neglect in care This $820,000 contestable fund will be available to non-government organisations and community groups that directly support survivors of abuse in care,” says Lead Coordination Minister Erica Stanford. Applications are expected to open in February 2027. The Department of Internal Affairs' Community Operatio
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Long overdue replacement for critical bridge
Another bridge on South Canterbury’s State Highway 82 will be replaced, through funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say. The Deep Creek Bridge on SH82 will be replaced at a cost of $7.5 million. Elephant Hill Stream Bridge has already been replaced, and Waihao North Bridge is in the process of being replaced Deep Creek Bridge carries about 1850 vehicles each day and supports local journeys, agricultural activity and fre
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
It's all adding up: More maths gains for Kiwi kids
New independent assessment results show primary and intermediate students made the equivalent of four months' additional progress in mathematics between 2024 and 2026, signalling a turnaround in achievement, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. The latest Progressive Achievement Test (PAT) data, released today by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER), show statistically significant improvements in mathematics and reading comprehension and vocabulary. “Our number one priority in educati
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Auckland gets another Crisis Recovery Café
People in Auckland in need of mental health or addiction support will have another place to turn for faster access to support, with a new peer-led Crisis Recovery Café officially opening in Mt Eden, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Emergency departments aren’t always the best environment for someone experiencing mental distress. They can be busy, brightly lit and feel far too clinical, when often what someone needs is a calm place to sit down and talk to someone who understands. “That’s why we are
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 13 October 2026
Damning report shows Teaching Council failed to protect children
A damning new independent review has revealed how repeated failures by the Teaching Council allowed a teacher with a known history of offending to remain in the profession before he went on to commit indecent acts against children, Minister of Education Erica Stanford says. The independent regulatory review undertaken by Katherine Anderson KC follows the equally damning 2025 Debbie Francis review, which exposed a deeply concerning culture within the Teaching Council. “First and foremost, my thoughts are wit
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 13 October 2026
New ward boosts capacity at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Hawke’s Bay patients will benefit from faster access to surgical care with the opening of a new 28-bed ward at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This new ward is a practical solution to meet growing demand, delivering the extra capacity Hawke’s Bay Hospital needs right now and making a real difference for both patients and staff,” Mr Brown says. “It gives surgical patients dedicated space before and after their procedures, along with space for surgical assessment and planning. That m
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
First state school converts to a charter school
Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that Pakaraka School in Northland has become the first state school to convert to a charter school. “Charter schools give educators more freedom to provide students with an education that suits their needs,” Mr Seymour says. “The Pakaraka community has chosen a new path for its school. They want to be able to build on what is already working for its students, and the charter school model enables them to do that. “In 2024 the school partnered wit
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
Government ambitious for every child’s education
Thank you, Prime Minister. Over the past three years, we have been focused on one overriding objective: lifting educational achievement for every young New Zealander. And a huge part of that has been closing the equity gap, ensuring that your means do not determine your destiny by providing a world-leading education for every young person in our schools. Because we are ambitious for every child in this country. A world-leading education system starts with ensuring every child learns to read, write and do ma
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
Additional domestic student places for veterinary science at Massey University
“An increase in the number of funded domestic places in Massey University’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science programme from 125 to 140 per year from 2027 onwards will help address demand for veterinarians in the future,” says Minister for Tertiary Education Penny Simmonds. Minister Simmonds made the announcement during her visit to the university’s Palmerston North campus on Friday, 9 October. “The veterinary workforce plays a key role in our biosecurity, animal welfare, food safety, and export industry. Incr
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
District Court Judges Appointed
Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of Leighvi Maynard of Gisborne and Nicola Graham of Napier as District Court Judges. Mr Maynard began his legal career at Simpson Grierson in Auckland, where he was a member of the firm’s Environment, Planning and Resource Management team. In 2006 he moved to Gisborne and entered general practice, working across civil, employment, Māori land, family and criminal law jurisdictions before joining the Office of the Crown Solicitor for Rotorua, Tau
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
Simpler food safety, stronger focus on risk
The Government is proposing changes to make it easier for food businesses to meet their food safety obligations, with less paperwork and a sharper focus on the risks that matter, Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard says. Consultation opened today on an updated Simply Safe & Suitable food control plan template. This is New Zealand's main food control template: a pre-approved, plain-language checklist that tells businesses what steps to follow and what records to keep so their food stays safe. "Businesses hav
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
Food and fibre exports hit record $65.2 billion
Food and fibre exports reached a record $65.2 billion in the year to 30 June 2026, up $4.8 billion on the year before, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. "Kiwi farmers and growers keep delivering for the New Zealand economy," Mr McClay says. "This year was already on track to be a record. Their hard work has delivered a result that beats expectations." Exports are up 8 per cent on the previous year and ahead of the Ministry for Primary Industries' June forecast of $64.3 billion. "It's a gre
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
Investigation into Apollo Stadium site planning rules
An investigation has been launched into whether Christchurch planning rules are getting in the way of new housing, economic growth and the future redevelopment of the former Apollo Projects Stadium site, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. The investigation follows a request from Christchurch City Council Mayor Phil Mauger to consider changes to the Christchurch District Plan for the 4.93-hectare site at 95 Jack Hinton Drive in Addington. “The temporary Apollo Stadium has served Christchurch well. Now th
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
Four more school redevelopments get the green light
The Government is investing a further $37 million to redevelop four schools, taking investment in school redevelopment projects approved this year to more than $200 million, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “When we came into Government, school property was a mess. Around 350 projects could not be delivered within the funding available, schools had been waiting years for certainty, and classrooms were costing around $1.2 million each. “We said we would fix it, and that is exactly what we have been do
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
Next steps in fight against organised crime
The new Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) Chief Executive Board has met for the first time today, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello has announced. “We need better organised government to fight organised crime, and the Board will help deliver that,” Ms Costello says. “The Government has made a series of decisions to improve our response to TSOC, including appointing a Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG), and putting in place a new TSOC strategy and Action Plan. A key recommendation of the
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
More Kiwis choosing teaching
More New Zealanders are choosing to become teachers, with initial teacher education enrolments up 40 per cent since 2023. Education Minister Erica Stanford says the increase shows more Kiwis want to be part of New Zealand’s teaching workforce. “We’ve had a real focus on getting more New Zealanders into teaching so we can grow our own workforce and reduce our reliance on recruiting teachers from overseas. “Overseas-trained teachers make an important contribution to our schools, and we will continue to need t
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
RMA national direction reforms complete
The Government has completed the biggest overhaul of national direction in the history of the Resource Management Act – with the final changes making it faster, easier and more affordable to build and upgrade New Zealand’s electricity and telecommunications networks, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “Over the past two years the Government has developed or amended 16 national direction instruments to remove unnecessary barriers to housing, infrastructure, energy and the primary sector,” Mr Bishop says.
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
Government cracks down on rockpool vandals
Major fishing rule changes will come into force this summer to stop people from stripping rockpools of marine life on the Auckland and Coromandel coastlines, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft say. “Fossicking in a rockpool is a Kiwi tradition. It’s a pastime that’s been enjoyed by generations of New Zealanders. However, it’s being exploited by a selfish few who are taking far too much kaimoana. This behaviour is endangering these fragile ecosystems and putting at r
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026

‘It’s pretty toxic… but just a little, I want to be like that’: what young men think of manosphere content
New research surveying 142 young men in Australia, the US and UK reveals their mixed views of masculinity content online.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:40 am
The next government faces transport tests that new roads or cheap fares won’t solve
Election promises focus on new roads and cheaper fares. But making transport affordable also means giving New Zealanders practical alternatives to driving.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:40 am
#BHN Chewie's dad was taken off the general roll and put on the Māori roll without his input 😳
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#BHN Abdul El Sayed smackdown of the week
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Fewer and fewer parents will smack their children – but it’s still legal. Should that change?
Some might worry prohibiting physical punishment would lead to parents suddenly being convicted of assault,. But data from overseas shows this doesn’t happen.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:20 am
How much autonomy do women actually have when giving birth?
You spend your pregnancy researching and planning for when your baby finally arrives. But how much autonomy do women have?
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:20 am
From ‘gentle’ and ‘graceful’ to the ‘cane toad of the sky’: how Australia turned on the common myna
Australians now loathe the common myna. But the bird was introduced for a reason – and was often liked and admired for most of its 164 years here.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:20 am
New Zealanders Demand Government Leadership To End Soaring Power Bills, New Polling Reveals
The current government’s commitment to fund a new LNG terminal shows they’re stuck looking in a rear-view mirror, said Alva Feldmeier, Co-Director, 350 Aotearoa
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The Next Government Faces Transport Tests That New Roads Or Cheap Fares Won’t Solve
Election promises focus on new roads and cheaper fares. But making transport affordable also means giving New Zealanders practical alternatives to driving.
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What’s the difference between green, yellow and red capsicums? It’s more than what you see
The difference between the colours isn’t just superficial – it affects nutrition, flavour, and more.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:00 am
Interned as ‘enemy aliens’ in Australia, these WWII refugees built their own universities
A longer history of refugee-run schools and universities reveals the importance of scholarly camaraderie.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:00 am
#BHN Three Christopher Luxon stories from this week that we have to watch
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#BHN Is AI stealing a NZ lawyer's identity to make a YouTube channel?
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#BHN Paul Barlow on heath system coverage. Is there a hiring freeze?
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Africa’s bats could survive climate change – if they can find somewhere to live
As the climate changes, bats will need both suitable foraging landscapes and caves for roosting.
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French students are showing us what protest looks like in the age of viral spectacle
Words and images will shape the outcome of Europe’s Gen Z uprisings.
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#BHN Chippy correcting the RW narrative with Mike Hosking
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#BHN Understaffing affecting our most vulnerable, where are the top 10% helping out?
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Threats to a strong Canada? Universities are also a national emergency
Elbows up might work for hockey, but we desperately need to retain and expand our capacity to be an independent, democratic nation, and for this, universities are critical.
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Making small changes to roadsides can help pollinators
Less frequent mowing and pesticide use can create environments that are more welcoming for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:45 am
Surviving cancer starts at diagnosis and continues after treatment – earlier survivorship care can help patients feel better and live longer
Cancer survivorship is often thought to begin after a patient receives their last treatment. But planning for life after cancer is critical to effective care.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:05 am
Jackdaw decision could haunt the UK at future climate summits
The UK can’t champion a fossil fuel phase-out while approving new gas fields.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:05 am
Mini crossword, Friday 23 October
A mini crossword you can solve in a few minutes. The post Mini crossword, Friday 23 October appeared first on Newsroom.
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Speed queen Helen Lee’s surprise at how fast she’s rising
Kiwi speed climber competes this weekend in Chile after a record-breaking and title-winning year going to the wall The post Speed queen Helen Lee’s surprise at how fast she’s rising appeared first on Newsroom.
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Newsroom daily quiz, Friday 23 October
In the mid-1950s, a wild bottlenose dolphin attracted thousands of tourists to which Northland beach town? The post Newsroom daily quiz, Friday 23 October appeared first on Newsroom.
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The bestselling books at Labour Weekend
The bestselling NZ books this long weekend, plus win a political memoir by Ardern's spin doctor The post The bestselling books at Labour Weekend appeared first on Newsroom.
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Grand Theft Auto VI – the hype and the controversy
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Immigration NZ granted seven Solar Hub workers exploitation visas before collapse
Fresh claim against solar company is assessed by Govt’s immigration compliance team as liquidators’ report uncovers $5.1m of debt The post Immigration NZ granted seven Solar Hub workers exploitation visas before collapse appeared first on Newsroom.
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Dairy consents appealed as pioneering Mackenzie farmer eyes solar
The frailties of the resource management regime are exposed in the fragile ecosystem of the South Island’s ‘weeping waters’ The post Dairy consents appealed as pioneering Mackenzie farmer eyes solar appeared first on Newsroom.
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AI regulation needs to look beyond foreign role models
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Why the left overhang is overhyped but the right could change the election
Campaign observer: Polls show a 7-seat overhang on the left wouldn’t change the result, while the right could need as few as 3 extra seats The post Why the left overhang is overhyped but the right could change the election appeared first on Newsroom.
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Rare miscarriage of justice referral a win for investigative journalism
Paula Rose warns investigative journalists are becoming scarcer than hens teeth as landmark case heads back to court The post Rare miscarriage of justice referral a win for investigative journalism appeared first on Newsroom.
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Daily crossword, Friday 23 October
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A century of sporting ties: How mountaineering took NZ and India to new heights
Mountaineering may not wield the public visibility of a packed stadium of cricket or hockey fans, but it has played a transformative role in the history of the NZ-India relationship The post A century of sporting ties: How mountaineering took NZ and India to new heights appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Stephen Hewson · 5:00 am
Youth protests across Europe: the overlapping crises facing Gen Z
Young people appear to be facing increasing demands while some of the social resources that help them cope are weakening.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:25 am
America’s death penalty: why executions are rising again
Death penalty expert Carolyn Strange tracks the modern history of executions in the United States on The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:25 am
Power cuts and sleep: students link loadshedding to anxiety, disrupted rest and lower marks
Poor sleep and poor studying went together. Students who slept worse were more likely to report lower grades and to arrive late for class.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:25 am
How K-dramas use Africa as a backdrop to boost South Korea’s image
Africa constantly appears as a ‘country’ full of savage danger or childish rebellion, in need of a saviour.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:25 am
Health progress in Africa leaves more people living with disabilities: rehabilitation is the next challenge
Health systems are saving lives, but they have not expanded rehabilitation services at the same pace.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:25 am
Indian Gen Z ‘cockroach’ protesters aim to upend assumptions about democracy – and populism – in Modi’s India
The protests challenge the government’s view of who “the people” are, what democracy means, and who speaks for youth, women and the politically marginalized.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:25 am
Women who changed science missing from GCSE and A-level courses – new study
Despite social, economic and institutional barriers limiting women’s formal participation in science, they made numerous key breakthroughs.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:25 am
Young people need more than qualifications to prepare them for work
As more young people become detached from education and employment, schools must look beyond academic results to the skills that connect us.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:05 am
Hokusai’s Great Wave is one of 46 prints of Mount Fuji – and seeing them together changes everything
The prints create a story that expands our understanding of the now famous Great Wave.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:05 am
Why using AI saves doctors time but won’t fix physician burnout
AI can save physicians time, but time saved is not the same as burnout prevented. The fix is organizational.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:05 am
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs change how people eat, but nausea needs closer study
Nausea can affect how much people eat, but studies rarely examine its contribution to appetite changes during weight-loss treatment.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:45 am
Democrats are raising far more money than Republicans in the US midterms campaign – here’s why that matters
History tells us that money talks when it comes to US elections. Regardless of who you support, this can’t be good for democracy.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:45 am
Napoleon can be partly blamed for Gen Z’s weightlifting obsession – here’s why
Just as fitness trends have changed, so too have the reasons behind why people exercise.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:45 am
Dehydration, UTIs and cognitive health: Getting enough to drink is complicated for people with brain disorders
Drinking is partly a brain-regulated behaviour: the brain detects changes in the body’s fluid balance, generates thirst and helps translate that signal into seeking and drinking water.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:05 am
The psychology that can lead investors to make bad financial decisions
Recent research suggests even people training for careers in finance can fall prey to overconfidence, loss aversion and other psychological biases.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:26 am
When climate data is transformed into visuals some people and places get overlooked
Data visualisation can change how people see, feel and relate to climate disasters.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:26 am
Autumn wreaths and ‘doorscaping’: why we need more life in our front gardens
Autumn wreaths are now decorating many front doors, as part of a new trend.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:25 am
From elite spies to ‘gig-economy’ operatives: the changing face of Russian sabotage
Across domains, Russia has turned unpredictability and disruption into its strategic weapon of choice.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:25 am
How long until wearable brain-computer interfaces become mainstream?
Wearable consumer neurotechnology is here – but a lot needs to happen before availability leads to widespread adoption.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:25 am
How we mark our ballot paper can affect how we feel about voting. Here’s why
Some systems leave voters feeling more positive about their choices than others.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:25 am
Four ways cities can help protect democratic values
Cities can provide a place for citizens to assert their democratic values.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:25 am
What Fernando Botero’s exaggerated figures reveal about sex, power and violence
Botero realised that changing the proportions of an object altered how it was perceived.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:25 am
#BHN Paul Barlow on healthcare shortages | Hipkins nails it on ZB | AI story that should concern all
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday
Grattan on Friday: Politics reflects society, and our society is in poor shape on many fronts
As the national political conversation descended into fear and loathing after the attack on Helen Haines, two politicians stepped back from instances of offensive behaviour.
Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
Israel’s relationship with Pacific is ‘biblical, ageless, real’, says Fiji deputy PM
RNZ Pacific reporters A Fiji deputy prime minister says the Pacific identifies with Israel in ways many would not understand. Viliame Gavoka, who is also the Tourism Minister in Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s coalition government, was responding to a Facebook post about Israel being accepted into the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as a development partner.
Evening Report by Asia Pacific Report · Yesterday
Shares in this data centre company are down 40% as investors lose faith in the AI story
While AI hype is strong, the business models are coming under increasing scrutiny.
Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for October 22, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on October 22, 2026.
Evening Report by Evening Report · Yesterday
Just Days Left To Enrol To Vote: 'Think About Things That Matter To You'
Matthew Theunissen Journalist There are just days left to enrol to vote (enrolments close midnight Sunday October 25) and the Electoral Commission is sending teams out to shopping malls, markets, libraries railway stations - even hospitals - to try ...
Scoop politics · Yesterday
Labour Rejects Ukraine Drones Offer, Questions Defence Upgrade Plan
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand and Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, who made those offers to New Zealand beginning in 2025, declined to comment before the election.
Scoop politics · Yesterday
The Integrity Institute Urges NZ Political Parties To Put Forward Election Policies On Lobbying And Party Donations
Unlike most other similar countries, there are no limits on how much can be donated and who can make the payments or provide other assistance.
Scoop politics · Yesterday
#BHN Qiulae says ACT's approach to the Treaty is undemocratic
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday
Te Tai Hauāuru: A Close Race Tinged With Sadness
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer won the seat in a landslide in 2023, but this time she will likely face a much closer challenge from Labour as well as the only National candidate running in a Māori electorate.
Scoop politics · Yesterday
#BHN How many people will be disenfranchised by these changes to voting enrollment, and for what?
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday
You Can’t Pay Your Retirement Village Bills With A Winston Peters Promise
RVResidents President Brian Peat says the Government’s proposal leaves existing residents without a repayment deadline, and New Zealand First needs to say whether it will insist they are covered.
Scoop politics · Yesterday
Raw Politics: Health crisis consumes Simeon, Opportunity consumes Winston
This week on Raw Politics: One last chance to hear the wisdom and biting analysis of Sam Sachdeva as he signs off from Newsroom The post Raw Politics: Health crisis consumes Simeon, Opportunity consumes Winston appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Newsroom Staff · Yesterday
#BHN If politicians just listened and followed expert advice, wouldn't their job be easier?
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday
Support For Seniors’ Housing Welcome, But Not At The Expense Of Others In Need
CMM believes the next Government must prioritise building more affordable and social housing for everyone currently priced out of the rental market, not just older people.
Scoop politics · Yesterday
#BHN Hipkins makes the audience laugh at Luxon's flawed arguments
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday
#BHN Mental decline in motion - "I wasn't being racist, because something happened after that" 🤦‍♂️
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday
A critical flaw affecting 70% of all websites has the cybersecurity world panicked
Millions of websites and online tools have relied on the PHP language for decades – but newly disclosed bugs could let hackers easily take them over.
Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
#BHN Qiulae's absolute slam dunk on Winston to position Op as the real kingmakers this election
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday

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