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What is a Woman, and what are the implications for NZ of the UK decision?

What is a woman? It’s the question that had our most recent Prime Minister squirming in such embarrassing fashion on national television not so long...

Kiwis falling behind Aussies on “social cohesion and wellbeing”, report claims

A major new report commissioned by the Helen Clark Foundation reveals that New Zealand is lagging behind Australia in nearly every measure of social...

Support International day of unborn child!

Right to Life believes that we should join the international community in celebrating the International day of unborn child on 25th March to reaffirm...

Planned Parenthood banned from science centre over unapproved colouring book for kids

The Kentucky Science Center in Louisville has issued a public apology after a Planned Parenthood colouring book was distributed without approval during the "Health...

Social worker regulations strengthened to “enhance public safety” – Upston

The Social Workers Registration Amendment Bill has been passed by parliament, reinforcing the professional oversight of social workers to enhance public safety. The legislation introduces...

University in UK faces record fine amid free speech controversy

The University of Sussex faces a record £585,000 fine from England’s higher education regulator, the Office for Students (OfS), for failing to uphold free...

NZ First introduces Bill to remove ‘woke’ DEI regulations from the Public Service

New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill aimed at ensuring that employment decisions in the public service are based on merit rather than...

Luxon tells school lunch moaners to make a Marmite sandwich

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has downplayed concerns over issues with the new school lunch programme, telling those dissatisfied with the programme to "make a...

Child Poverty statistics show challenges remain – Upston

No significant change to child poverty rates under successive governments reinforces that lifting children out of material hardship will be an ongoing challenge, Child...

NZ struggles as cost of living crisis deepens, says Salvation Army

New Zealand is backsliding on social progress as food and housing become increasingly unaffordable, warns the Salvation Army in its latest State of the...

Critical race theory is more insidious than even most conservatives realize

The much-maligned ideology is not “radical” or “left-wing” – it’s a tool of elitist control. In a recent post, right-wing social commentator and former academic...

Government introduces stricter sanctions for beneficiaries

The government is tightening welfare regulations by introducing new sanctions for benefit recipients, including mandatory five-hour weekly training courses. Job seekers must complete at least...

Prime Minister, stop the killing of God’s precious infants!

If we cannot trust the Prime Minister to protect our unborn children, then why should we trust him to protect us? How can he, as...

Child sacrifice and our desire to ignore it

Some actions of humans are so dark that we prefer to ignore them, avoiding the darkening of our own thoughts. When others assist us by...

Trump rolls back transgender rights and DEI

Executive orders aim to eliminate ‘radical gender ideology guidance’ and review diversity initiatives in federal policies and programmes. President Donald Trump has signed two executive...

Here’s why the West-centric world order is doomed

Liberal universalism, for all its claims of celebrating “diversity,” operates as a force of erasure, denying every culture’s intrinsic worth. The unipolar era is collapsing,...

FBI shuts down diversity office

US President-elect Donald Trump has demanded “all records” be preserved for potential review. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed the closure of its Office...

RIP DEI?

It wasn’t that long ago that America’s strongest and most important export was American culture and the global dissemination of the American Dream. From movies...

Public invited to have their say on Arms Act rewrite

The public consultation period for the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983 has officially opened, giving New Zealanders the opportunity to provide feedback on...

Family First calls for public action against puberty blockers before 20 January deadline

Family First has issued a renewed call for public submissions opposing the use of puberty blockers in New Zealand, emphasising concerns over the treatment’s...

Tampons for males first victim of Meta’s U-turn on inclusion programmes – media

Sweeping changes are rocking the company, with transgender and non-binary themes now unavailable on its messenger. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms has ended diversity, equity, and...

Meta and Amazon roll back DEI programs – media

The companies are reportedly dropping commitments to consider race and gender in their hiring process. Meta and Amazon have ended their diversity, equity, and inclusions...

Shining Lights – Some well-deserved New Year Honours

The future is unknown territory — until we decide what we want in it and put it there. As we gaze towards the New Year...

Chhour calls for nationwide action to combat family and sexual violence

Minister for Children and Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour is urging New Zealanders to take collective action to address family and...

Richard Dawkins resigns from atheist group after censorship of biology-based gender article

Renowned British biologist Richard Dawkins has resigned from the 'Freedom From Religion Foundation' (FFRF) after the organisation removed an article titled Biology is Not...

Youth protest escalates at troubled South Auckland facility

A group of youths armed with metal and wood climbed onto the roof of the Korowai Manaaki Youth Justice Residence in Wiri, South Auckland,...

Essex police visit journalist’s home over Tweets

Allison Pearson, a journalist at the Telegraph, recently found herself at the centre of a police investigation based on an allegation that one of...

Free speech wins the Culture War

Gradually, then suddenly,” Hemingway’s bankruptcy quote can just as easily be applied to politics. If you had told me six months ago that a motley...

Auckland foodbanks facing closure over funding crisis

Some of Auckland’s largest foodbanks are at risk of shutting down or significantly reducing services after the government indicated it would not provide ongoing...

March for Life 2024 – Parliament must stop war against women and their unborn!

Right to Life with other pro-life groups supported the annual National March for Life on Saturday 7th December. The first annual March was in 2017....

Updated: Life sentence for killer in murder case that has gripped Italy

A verdict is expected in the trial of Filippo Turetta, 22, accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, 22-year-old biomedical engineering student Giulia Cecchettin, in a...

Is the government really sincere in preventing the torture and abuse of children in state care?

Right to Life asks the Prime Minister: Why is he, his government and parliament still in denial about the torture and killing of unborn...

Ministry of Health tightens rules on puberty blockers

The Ministry of Health has released an evidence brief and position statement signalling a more cautious approach to the use of puberty blockers for...

Luxon’s apology to victims of abuse in care – full text of speech

Ngā kura mōrehu, Treasured survivors, kua ngaro, haere atu rā. those that have passed, farewell. Ngā kura mōrehu, Treasured survivors E whakawhaiti nei that have gathered here. Kei ngā...

Why does the government fund doctors to assist the suicide of vulnerable patients?

The Ministry of Justice has released the provisional suicide statistics for New Zealand for the year ending 30th June 2024. The total is 617 suicides,...

Boeing dumps DEI department citing need for ‘merit-based’ workforce

Boeing has reportedly dismantled its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) department, reassigning staff from the division as part of a sweeping workforce overhaul. Vice President...

Government resolves longstanding ‘redress inequities’ for Lake Alice abuse survivors

The government has taken steps to address historical redress inequities for survivors of abuse at the Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit. After more than...

Waitākere Hospital staff stage walkout over patient’s racial abuse

More than 30 staff members at Waitākere Hospital took the extraordinary step of signing a cease-work order after enduring six weeks of racial abuse...

Government cuts funding to extremism research centre

The government has announced it will cease funding for the He Whenua Taurikura research centre, a hub for studying "white supremacy" and "violent extremism"...

Government funded torture of unborn children in state care supported by media silence!

Right to Life asks when will the government cease the torture and killing of unborn children? We make no apology for speaking up in defence...

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