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Peters rules out any deal with ‘woke self-confessed communists’ Labour

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has reaffirmed his party’s refusal to work with the Labour Party, stating the position was set well before...

Government overhauls infrastructure system

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The Government has announced a major overhaul of how infrastructure projects are assessed and approved, aiming to improve decision-making and reduce wasteful spending. Infrastructure Minister...

Peters criticises Luxon leadership vote as destabilising and poorly handled

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Winston Peters says he should have been informed in advance of Christopher Luxon’s leadership confidence vote, arguing the move breached the spirit of the...

Luxon survives caucus confidence vote

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Christopher Luxon has secured his position as Prime Minister and leader of the National Party after winning a confidence vote within his caucus—one he...

Luxon insists caucus backing holds

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has full caucus support as National MPs return to Wellington after nearly three weeks. This comes after weak polling...

Poll slump piles pressure on Luxon leadership

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A new 1News-Verian poll has hit Christopher Luxon hard, say legacy media. National has dropped to 30 percent, its lowest under his leadership. Labour has...

Contract questions raised over Jackson’s family links

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Documents obtained under the Official Information Act have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest involving Labour MP Willie Jackson, after a charity led...

Government receives $10m Landcorp dividend

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The Government has received a $10 million special dividend from Landcorp Farming Limited, as part of what ministers say is a stronger financial performance...

Government signals move to scrap Broadcasting Standards Authority

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Government is indicating it may abolish the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA), with Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith confirming the option is now...

Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell to stand for NZ First

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Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell is set to step into politics as New Zealand First’s candidate for the Tukituki electorate, marking a high-profile...

New Retirement Commissioner appointed

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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer has announced the appointment of David Boyle as New Zealand’s new Retirement Commissioner, with the three-year term...

OIA documents reveal ‘Vaccine Ministers’ scrubbed heart inflammation risks from public rollout advice

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New Official Information Act (OIA) disclosures obtained by the NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party’s Aly Cook have exposed a high-level effort to scrub vaccine...

Ex-National prospect switches to ACT

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Former National Party candidate James Christmas is seeking selection as an ACT candidate in Auckland’s Tāmaki electorate, marking a notable political shift after previously...

The truth and tragedy of Covid in NZ

Guy Hatchard -

In our recent article “The Royal Commission Report is a Scientific and Ethical Failure", we reported on some of its key deficiencies. With the...

Just how bad NZ’s productivity is!

Alwyn Poole -

Last week I posted on how problematic the size of NZ government is. Duncan Garner picked up on it here - and also interviewed David...

Coalition bloc strengthens in latest poll

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll shows National slightly up 1.4 points to 29.8 percent, while Labour is down 1.0 point to 33.4 percent, with...

The behemoth of global corruption is an extension of ourselves

David Bell -

Hard times. Emerging from an apparently engineered pandemic, now in another war for ephemeral reasons, a resultant economic crisis that is exacerbating unmanageable debt,...

Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a changed ministerial lineup, promoting new talent and reshaping key portfolios as the Government responds to ongoing economic...

Seymour blasts Hipkins’ “amnesia” over Covid jab risks

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Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has challenged Chris Hipkins over his claims that he was "unaware" of official advice regarding potential myocarditis risks linked...

Biotech cannot be allowed a right to secrecy

Guy Hatchard -

In his column Biosafety Now, Dr. Simon Wain-Hobson revisits controversial gain of function research conducted in 2014 funded by US NIH contract HHSN26620070001 which successfully...

BSA power grab sparks fury as calls grow to scrap ‘outdated, overreaching’ regulator

Daily Telegraph NZ -

A controversial ruling by the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) extending its jurisdiction to online content has ignited a political backlash, with senior figures branding...

NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party announces media accountability policy to restore public trust

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The NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party (NZOFP) has today announced its landmark media reform policy, calling for an immediate end to the "editorial filtering"...

NZ First unveils plan to return 50% of mining royalties to regions

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New Zealand First has announced a new mining policy that would see half of all royalties from resource extraction returned directly to the regions...

The truth is, it was never about health

Mary Hobbs -

Truth is by nature self-evident. As soon as you remove the cobwebs of ignorance that surround it, it shines clear. — Mahatma Gandhi It has...

‘A Peoples Referendum’: Campaign calls for constitutional reset

Daily Telegraph NZ -

An initiative operating under the banner 'A Peoples Referendum' is advocating for a sweeping overhaul of New Zealand’s system of governance, saying the country...

RCR Panel event to examine Covid inquiry findings in Auckland

Daily Telegraph NZ -

A live panel discussion and Q&A examining the Phase Two report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 Lessons Learned will be held...

NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party warns of imminent fuel depletion, demands urgent return to energy sovereignty

DTNZ Politics -

The New Zealand Outdoors & Freedom Party is sounding the alarm on a looming national crisis, as refined fuel stocks face potential depletion by...

Hipkins defends Covid jab advice decision

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has defended not sharing advice on the risks of two vaccine doses for under-18s during the Covid 'pandemic'. He said medical...

Government details phased fuel rationing plan for potential supply crisis

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The government has expanded its 'National Fuel Plan', outlining a four-phase framework for managing fuel shortages, with New Zealand currently at phase one. Phase 2...

Government completes Telecommunications Sector Review

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Government has completed its Telecommunications Sector Review, with Regulation Minister David Seymour and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith announcing a package of proposed changes...

Labour leads in latest poll

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll shows Labour extending its lead to 35.6 percent while National has dropped to 30.8 percent, marking a continued decline...

GCSB delays cyber security disclosure as Treasury flags third-party risks

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The GCSB has apologised for taking six times longer than legally required to respond to questions about cyber security concerns raised in a Treasury...

Peters targets energy giants and Labour in ‘State of the Nation’ speech

Daily Telegraph NZ -

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters used his 'State of the Nation' address to outline a sweeping energy policy, criticise political opponents, and warn...

The HUGELY problematic size of Government in NZ

Alwyn Poole -

Until a Government has the courage/determination to shrink the size of ITSELF - New Zealand has NO CHANCE of sustained economic growth – or...

Govt.nz app expands into identity and messaging

Daily Telegraph NZ -

New Zealanders will soon be able to store digital identity credentials and receive direct government communications through an expanded Govt.nz app, as the Government...

NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party announces energy spokesperson and candidate Lester Bryant

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The New Zealand Outdoors & Freedom Party (NZOFP) is proud to announce the appointment of Lester Bryant as the party’s Energy Spokesperson and List...

Peters rejects claims linking Hipkins’ ex-wife to NZ First

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Winston Peters has moved to distance Chris Hipkins’ former wife Jade Paul from New Zealand First, saying reports suggesting she currently works for the...

Immigration Bill tightens deportation rules and refugee claim checks

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The government has introduced the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill to Parliament, proposing a series of immigration law changes aimed at strengthening risk...

Hipkins rejects ex-wife’s claims in public statement (Video)

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has publicly rejected allegations made by his former wife Jade Paul, disputing both the claims and the way the events...

NZ rejects WHO Health Regulation amendments – Peters

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Winston Peters says New Zealand has formally notified World Health Organization (WHO) that it has rejected the proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations. In...

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