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10 June 2024

Public Service Commission to investigate Te Pāti Māori illegal data use allegations

The Public Service Commission is set to launch an independent inquiry following allegations that Te Pāti Māori illegally used data during the 2023 election campaign. Former workers at Manurewa Marae claim census data was improperly photocopied and used to target voters in the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate.

9 June 2024

Jones faces down backlash over Fast-track bill protests

Government ministers remain defiant against protests over the proposed Fast-track Approvals bill. Actor and activist Robyn Malcolm suggested its passage would lead to fascism. Resources Minister Shane Jones dismissed the demonstrations as “green, banshee-like shrillness” and “a Green Party recruitment device.”

9 June 2024

Haimona Gray on the ‘Car-koi’ and how media perpetuate low expectations

Who organised the recent ‘Car-koi’?

The way the mainstream media pitched the coverage, it would appear the Budget day demonstrations was a grassroots organic event. Yet, they were not organic at all, but organised by individuals closely linked to Te Pāti Māori.

Political commentator Haimona Gray observes that “If we were discussing vegetables and not activism they could be investigated for false advertising by repeatedly making this claim.”

5 June 2024

Geology expert says there are ways New Zealand can mine for minerals morally

Following Resources Minister Shane Jones unveiling his draft mining strategy, geology professor Dr Martin Brook says we don’t have to recklessly mine national parks. But, he asks, is it ethical to offshore our environmental footprint by importing unnecessary minerals?

7 June 2024

No way to sugar coat this: Common sugar substitute Xylitol linked to increased risk of blood clots

New research from the Cleveland Clinic has linked high consumption of the sugar substitute xylitol to an increased risk of blood clots and serious cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes.

7 June 2024

Te Pāti Māori scandal erupts as allegations of corruption and misconduct shake the party

The Te Pāti Māori scandal has erupted with serious allegations of corruption and misconduct involving MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp and Party President John Tamihere. The former also serves as CEO of the Waipareira Trust and Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency.

6 June 2024

What’s causing a surge of unusual cancer cases post-pandemic?

Dr Kashyap Patel and his colleagues have noticed a disturbing rise in rare and aggressive cancers since the COVID pandemic began. In an interview, Patel said that he has seen multiple patients with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer usually seen in older adults, now appearing in younger individuals.

3 June 2024

Blue skies are back! Airline industry soars back to profitability after COVID turbulence

It has been a remarkable flight to recovery from the financial nosedive caused by the COVID pandemic. In 2023 the global airline industry achieved a net profit of $27.4b USD ($44.2b NZD), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).