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Teen Survey shows a majority are opposed to proposed social media ban

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A survey of New Zealand teens found that 66% of respondents opposed the proposed social media ban for under-16s. Conducted by Otumoetai College student Liam...

NZ-India FTA clears Parliament

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New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India has cleared its final hurdle in Parliament, passing its third reading by 93 votes to 29....

Gold rush in Otago as Macraes eyes major expansion

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OceanaGold has formally lodged its fast-track application for a major expansion of the Macares gold mine in Otago, targeting one million ounces of gold,...

Beloved Nelson GP censured for prescribing Ivermectin

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Retired Nelson GP Caroline Wheeler has been censured after a long Medical Council case concerning prescribing ivermectin during the so-called Covid pandemic. While the drug...

ACT policy would see Waitangi Tribunal wound up after final settlements

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ACT has announced a policy to wind up the Waitangi Tribunal once its remaining Treaty settlement work is completed, arguing the tribunal’s original purpose...

Class action suit challenges Queensland child gender treatment restrictions

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Up to 500 children are reportedly covered by a class action lawsuit challenging the state of Queensland’s restrictions on puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones...

Canadian lawmakers hear testimony on alleged Covid vaccine injuries

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Canadian lawmakers have launched the four-day Allison Inquiry into alleged Covid-19 vaccine injuries, running from 8-11 September and hearing testimony from 50 Canadians. More than 1,400 people...

Peters warns National’s 5% home loans could wipe out equity

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NZ First leader Winston Peters has criticised National’s plan to expand access to 5% home loans, warning first-home buyers could have no equity if...

National, Labour, ACT and Greens reveal stances on AI and datacentres

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Four of the major political parties have released their positions on AI and large data centres, focusing largely on the issues of economic growth,...

Covid vaccine pregnancy risks: What did Fauci, Pfizer and the regulators know?

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Recently surfaced communications and regulatory documents show that senior US health officials and Pfizer were aware of potential pregnancy-related risks before Covid-19 vaccines were...

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Pentagon designates Chinese cultural centers national security threat

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