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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)...

Rescue the unborn being dragged to the slaughter!

“Rescue those who are being dragged to death, and from those tottering to execution withdraw not. If you say, “I know not this man!”...

How ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’ is wrecking the American dream

Hiring by quota and diverting hours of education to ‘social justice’ strips US workplaces of professionals. Once a nation built on the foundation of meritocracy,...

Is the government really serious about condemning Genocide?

Genocide is a violation of human rights and a crime against humanity. The New Zealand government is publicly opposed to genocide and is a signatory...

Argentinian President’s viral 20 minute speech on the evils of socialism leaves WEF globalists stunned

Javier Milei's speech has been viewed 27 million times on Twitter (X) alone, in less than a day. Argentina was once a world power, but...

Record number of migrants arrive in New Zealand

According to provisional estimates from Stats NZ, New Zealand experienced a record number of migrant arrivals in the year up to November 30, totaling...

‘Benefit numbers show scale of repair job ahead’ – Upston

Benefit numbers released today paint a grim picture of the previous government’s economic mismanagement, Social Development and Employment Minister, Louise Upston says. “The fact there...

‘Unacceptable number’ of empty Kāinga Ora social houses across NZ, says Bishop

The number of new social houses sitting vacant across New Zealand is completely unacceptable, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “I was dismayed to learn that,...

The Indomitable Human Spirit

The Indomitable Human Spirit that, against all odds, either finds a way or makes one. — MH Many years ago, as a first-year student nurse...

Abortion leading cause of death in world in 2023

More human beings died in abortions internationally than from any other cause of death in 2023. All of these deaths were preventable, and they died...

NZ report card 2023: near the top of the class in some areas, room for improvement elsewhere

End-of-year results aren’t only for school and university students. Countries, too, can be measured for their progress – or lack of it – across...

The Ancient Agonies of the Unelected OverLords

They didn’t have a choice, those infant twins abandoned into the river Tiber. We can only imagine what their Mother went through. What feelings would...

Doctors and nurses should care for their unborn patient, not kill them!

Right to Life calls upon the new government to reverse the previous Labour government’s policy of coercion and seduction to encourage doctors and nurses...

English to be made an official language of NZ – Peters

NZ First leader Winston Peters made the announcement on Twitter (X) this week. New Zealand has two official languages - Maori and NZ Sign Language....

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