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AUKUS debate: Is New Zealand’s foreign policy being swayed by foreign interests?

Former Defence Minister Andrew Little has stirred up the AUKUS debate by aligning himself with pro-Western security alliances and distancing himself from Labour’s current preference for an independent foreign policy.

Speaking at a US- and Taiwan-funded conference, Little advocated for joining the AUKUS military pact, citing China as a growing threat.

17 August 2024

WHO Declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as new strain spreads

The World Health Organization has declared that the mpox outbreaks across Africa are a global health emergency. Authorities say that there are over 14,000 cases and more than 500 deaths attributable to the virus (also known as monkeypox). Reports say it is now spreading to children in more than a dozen countries.

17 August 2024

Rural postal service cuts raises concern as communities face limited access

Rural communities in New Zealand are feeling the impact of further cuts to postal services, with NZ Post reducing its delivery reach and leaving residents in remote areas with limited options.

17 August 2024

Could spray foam insulation in New Zealand homes impact mortgage approval?

Kiwis with spray foam insulation in their homes might be concerned about potential mortgage issues, following alarming reports from the UK. Homeowners Jim and Liz Bunce found they couldn’t remortgage their property due to fears that spray foam insulation could damage roof timbers, sparking concerns among New Zealand homeowners.

17 August 2024

Government to remove home address requirement for company directors in major Companies Act reform

The government is planning to drop the requirement for company directors to publicly list their home addresses on the Companies Register. Instead they will allow an alternative address, such as a business or lawyer’s address to be used instead.

17 August 2024

Luxon and Albanese tackle defence and trade in first Leaders’ meeting

Christopher Luxon’s first official meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set with AUKUS at the top of the agenda. Luxon is heading to Canberra for talks where everything from defence and security to boosting trade between the two nations will be covered. But it’s not all smooth sailing—there’s tension over the issue of 501 deportees.

17 August 2024

DEI litmus tests must end to reclaim academic freedom

Zachary Marschall, adjunct assistant professor at the University of Kentucky, writes that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) litmus tests are suffocating the intellectual diversity and academic freedom that universities are supposed to protect.