“F*** off! Print that!”: Tamihere responds as investigation into Waipareira political donations referred to Charities Registration Board
A four-year investigation into the Waipareira Trust’s political donations to campaigns linked to its CEO, John Tamihere, has concluded with the case being referred to the Charities Registration Board. This investigation began with $100,000 donated to Tamihere’s 2019 Auckland mayoral campaign and expanded to scrutinise financial support for Te Pāti Māori’s 2020 and 2023 election campaigns.
Are health and safety laws threatening Kiwi school trips?
School trips, or Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC), are cherished parts of Kiwi education, says educator Chris North. However, North suggests that this may be under threat by another cherished bit of Kiwiana: bureaucracy.
Dissemination or disinformation? The impact of AI on NZ news visibility and reliability
A recent study by Merja Myllylahti from Auckland University of Technology details the growing concern over AI-powered search tools and their effect on New Zealand news visibility and reliability.
Fact-checking the fact-checkers: PragerU exposes NewsGuard’s campaign against conservative media
PragerU has launched a campaign against NewsGuard, accusing the for-profit company of using “insidious” practices to blacklist and undermine conservative media outlets.
Watch the pennies and the ZZZZs take care of themselves: Saving small amounts boosts sleep and well-being, study finds
A recent report by Bristol University suggests that saving money regularly, even in small amounts, can significantly improve sleep and overall well-being. The study found that regular savers, particularly those with low incomes, experienced life satisfaction levels comparable to wealthier non-savers.
US courts overturn COVID mandates in a nationwide legal trend
Federal and district courts across the United States are increasingly ruling against various COVID mandates, favouring plaintiffs who argue these mandates violate religious freedoms and employment rights.
Bob McCoskrie of Family First’s recent email message notes that despite heavy promotion by the Ministry of Education and legacy media, registration for InsideOUT’s Schools’ Pride Week has decreased by nearly 20% from last year. “That's an INCREASE of schools saying NO to this agenda,” writes McCoskrie.
