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Identity politics and extremism: David Seymour weighs in on Trump’s assassination attempt

In an interview with The Platform’s Leah Panapa, Acting Prime Minister and ACT leader David Seymour expressed astonishment at the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life.

“It’s incredibly lucky it wasn’t worse. The assassination of a leading candidate in the world’s most powerful democracy would have profound consequences,” he observed.

15 July 2024

Luxon “very open” to AUKUS II and will name and shame China over espionage

In a bold national security move, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon vowed to publicly expose instances of Chinese espionage. He also said NZ is “very open” to tighter alliances with the US via AUKUS II.

12 July 2024

Dunedin councillor faces censure over Māori comments

Dunedin councillor Cr Lee Vandervis faces potential censure following a series of comments about Māori appointments and protocols. This comes after a Code of Conduct complaint was lodged by fellow councillor Cr Marie Laufiso late last year.

14 July 2024

Iwi collective locked out of land for over a century

Māori landowners have been shut out of their ancestral land for over a century and are now pressing the Crown for a solution.

Over 17,000 hectares of Māori land, surrounded by private stations, Department of Conservation (DoC) land, and Defence Force land at Waiouru, remain inaccessible.

11 July 2024

Vaccines: The world’s best studied products? Apparently not anymore!

Commenting on a recent article by vaccinologist Dr Stanley Plotkin and his team, US vaccine injury litigation specialist, Aaron Siri writes: “They just admitted vaccines are not properly studied—neither pre-licensure nor post-licensure.

9 July 2024

Carbs vs fats vs protein: Which one triggers more insulin?

Bread lovers rejoice! A new study reveals insights into how these macronutrients – carbs, fats, and proteins – affect our blood sugar levels.

Traditionally, carbohydrates are known to spike insulin the most, followed by proteins and then fats. However, researchers have discovered that some people's bodies may respond more to proteins or fats than to carbs.

14 July 2024

Tonga volcano: The real culprit behind global warming, not cow burps or jets

Move over cows and Taylor Swift’s private jet, the real cause of our recent global warming might just be an underwater volcano in Tonga.

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Victor Joecks, while mainstream media blames fossil fuels and livestock, the true villain might be nature itself.