“Many of the people applying are of a different political persuasion to President Trump.”
Environment
Carbon capture plan collapses, blowing hole in NZ’s emissions strategy
“Had a regulatory framework been in place five years ago, the commercial viability of the project would look quite different.”
Politics
Don Brash calls time on Māori seats
“It is undeniable that Māori do not need a leg up to get proportionate representation.”
Politics
Chlöe Swarbrick exposed as having weak grasp of the numbers in Q+A interview on alternative budget
“You don’t front a $70 billion tax plan and turn up to Q+A saying ‘I’ll get back to you.’”
Health
Bulgarian death rates fall below pre-COVID levels — but not in the rest of the West
“Death isn’t exactly on holiday, but it’s working shorter hours.”
Politics
Winston Peters: ‘We’ve had enough’ – NZ joins allies urging Israel to allow Gaza aid
“We want the matter resolved—and now.”
Education
‘In the interests of our students’: School cancels youth-targeted LGBTQ+ event
“Our key role is in educating our students in a safe, happy and healthy environment.”
Justice
$1.8m COVID fraud case raises questions about wage subsidy oversight
The Ministry of Social Development approved over $600,000 in wage subsidy payments before detecting issues.
Social Issues
What is ‘Run It Straight’, the controversial full-contact sport launching in Auckland?
“The fiercest new collision sport.”