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Immutable rules made mutable in the New Age

Even just a few years ago, there was a certain certainty about the world, about society. Now there is only probability and it’s as if...

Royal Commission final report: Widespread abuse in New Zealand’s care system a ‘National Disgrace’

The long-awaited report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has revealed the abuse and neglect of hundreds of thousands of...

Liz Gunn announces transformation of NZ Loyal from political party to people’s movement

New Zealand Loyal leader Liz Gunn declared that her party would no longer participate in politics, citing widespread corruption and a loss of faith...

Mitchell defends youth programme amid staff distress and assaults

Police Minister Mark Mitchell has defended the success of the Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) programme for troubled youths, despite documents revealing severe mental distress...

Oranga Tamariki backtracks on decision on record-keeping job cuts

Oranga Tamariki (OT) has reversed its decision to eliminate six dedicated record-keeping jobs after facing backlash for its initial proposal under public sector cuts. The...

Government receives final report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care

The coalition Government welcomes the presentation of the final report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State and Faith-Based Care...

Job seekers to report on progress after six months from today

A new requirement for people on Jobseeker Support benefits to meet with MSD after six months to assess how their job search is going...

UK taxpayer to fund ‘woke’ study into link between milk and ‘colonialism’

New taxpayer-funded research, supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council in the UK, is set to examine the connections between milk and colonialism. Led...

The confiscation of reality

The UK Meteorological Office has just reported that we have enjoyed the hottest May on record. Meanwhile, those of us who have lived in the...

All the censorship in the world can’t hide that the West is failing

On June 2, The Washington Post published an article on independent media outlet The Gray Zone, accusing them of having ties to Russia and...

New website showcases ‘woke’ companies

A new website WokeUp.nz has just been launched by Family First NZ. The website documents wokeness in New Zealand-based businesses so that Kiwi consumers can...

16th annual New Zealand Forum on the Family next month

This July the 16th annual New Zealand Forum on the Family will unite a diverse group of international speakers and attendees at the Due...

Will our Church leaders defend the Fifth commandment, “Thou shalt not kill”?

The week 13 to 19 May was hospice awareness week. Right to Life asks our Church leaders, will they speak up in defence of the...

Bryce Edwards: The negative social impact of taxpayer-funded partisan charities

Whenever politicians dole out taxpayer funding to groups or individuals, they must do so in a wholly transparent way with due process to ensure...

Media: Gen Z is doomed

Years after the fact, the mainstream media is discovering that Gen Z is doomed. As CNN puts it, Gen Z is “earning less, has more...

$24 million boost for ‘Gumboot Friday’

Thousands more young New Zealanders will have better access to mental health services as the Government delivers on its commitment to fund the Gumboot...

Government abandons plans for ‘unified online content regulator’ over free speech concerns

A shift was planned in the regulation of media content, proposing the consolidation of various regulatory bodies into one unified entity to oversee both...

‘Taxpayers off the hook for Ardern’s pet project’ – Act Party MP

ACT is welcoming the Prime Minister’s decision to defund the Christchurch Call. 'The Christchurch Call has provided Jacinda Ardern with plenty of opportunity to boost...

Tākina Events must uphold speech rights – FSU

Individuals in Wellington, led by City Councillor Nīkau Wi Neera, are working to use the ‘hecklers veto’ to shut down Inflection Point, a gender-critical...

Taxpayer funding of ‘Christchurch Call’ to end in June

The government has announced the end of taxpayer funding for the Christchurch Call, effective June 30. The decision comes as the controversial initiative transitions support...

MSD Staff criticised for lack of compassion as complaints against WINZ soar

People seeking assistance from Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) have voiced concerns over the perceived lack of compassion among Ministry of Social Development...

Getting new job seekers on the pathway to work

Jobseeker beneficiaries who have work obligations must now meet with MSD within two weeks of their benefit starting to determine their next step towards...

Denmark to allow 15-year-olds to get abortions without parental consent

Denmark will also permit pregnancies to be terminated as late as 18 weeks after conception. The Danish government announced on Friday that it will permit...

Victoria University stalls free speech debate

Victoria University of Wellington has decided to postpone a scheduled debate on freedom of speech, citing worries that it might devolve into a platform...

Right Hon Winston Peters- “abortions should be rare!”

The Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Winston Peters believes that “abortion should be legal and rare, that human life begins at conception and was...

Nationwide Rainbow Storytime tour cancelled amidst protests

Drag queen reading group Rainbow Storytime has decided to cancel its upcoming nationwide tour of the country. The tour, which was scheduled for later this...

Stats NZ eyes move away from traditional census forms

Stats NZ is contemplating a shift away from traditional census forms, favouring reliance on existing data rather than the periodic survey conducted every five...

Rotorua supermarket faces backlash over misidentification in facial recognition trial

A Māori mother was left feeling racially discriminated against and embarrassed after being mistakenly identified as a trespasser during a trial of facial recognition...

16th Annual NZ Forum on the Family to feature impressive lineup of international speakers

Preparations are underway for the highly anticipated 16th Annual New Zealand Forum on the Family, set to convene on Friday, July 5th, at the...

Vatican speaks out against sex-change surgery

The Holy See has described the procedure as “threatening the unique dignity” that a person receives from the moment of conception. Gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy...

Personal grievance filed against IRD for suppressing employee’s speech

The Free Speech Union has supported a member in filing a personal grievance against IRD with the Employment Relations Authority after an employee was...

Ardern government the ‘most destructive and divisive’ in NZ history – Spectator

An opinion piece by Amy Brooke in the Spectator Australia today accused Jacinda Ardern's government of turning 'Godzone' into a Second World country. Economic mismanagement,...

Climate scientist named Kiwibank New Zealander of the year

Climate scientist Dr. Jim Salinger has been named the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. Salinger, described by State media outlet RNZ as one of...

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Right to Life asks the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon what action will his government take to protect the lives of the most persecuted community,...

Gun law reforms: Luxon vows not to introduce any new firearms

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has vowed not to introduce new firearms into New Zealand ahead of gun law reforms. Luxon told media he had been...

Family Planning Association changes name to seduce children!

Right to Life believes that Family Planning present the greatest threat in New Zealand to our families and to the moral and spiritual wellbeing...

Cyclone Gabrielle cookbook ‘The Dinner Club’ becomes victim of cancel culture

Wardini Books in Hawke’s Bay has decided to stop selling 'The Dinner Club', a cookbook by Jane Morgan designed to support Cyclone Gabrielle relief...

Law changes could see semi-automatics back at gun ranges

New Zealand's firearms legislation is poised for a comprehensive overhaul, with discussions including the potential reintroduction of semi-automatic weapons at gun ranges. This initiative comes...

NZ fertility rate hits record low

New Zealand's fertility rate has dropped to a record low of 1.56, staying below the replacement rate of 2.1 needed for population stability since...

Tougher sanctions aim to reduce welfare dependency

Social Development Minister Louise Upston has announced an increase in benefit sanctions starting June, focusing particularly on young jobseekers. The Ministry of Social Development (MSD)...

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