A spot audit of NIWA’s 2023 flagship Annual Climate Summary report and some of its predecessors over the past five years has uncovered multiple major errors that cumulatively exaggerate the impact of climate change and drive public fear.

A year ago, the original Climate of Fear study on New Zealand historic storms found huge gaps in NIWA’s knowledge of our pre-industrial climate.

Now, nearly 11 months later, a new study finds NIWA continuing to ignore the past at a time when the rest of the world are rapidly expanding their climate change research to include weather data from digitised old newspapers.

25 January 2024

Is there a link between transgenderism and violence? 

In the article by Darlene McCormick Sanchez, she discusses concerns over a perceived link between transgenderism and violence, particularly in the context of mass shootings. 

Since 2018, there have been 5 instances where individuals identifying as transgender or gender-confused were involved in violent acts, including mass shootings in the US. 

24 January 2024

New Zealand’s shift in Middle East policy: Support for US-UK airstrikes on Yemen

New Zealand is making significant changes to its foreign policy in the Middle East. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that New Zealand would provide intelligence support for future US and UK airstrikes on Yemen, targeting Houthi attacks on commercial shipping.

23 January 2024

Should the government help with school uniform costs?  

Parents in New Zealand are concerned over the cost of compulsory school uniforms as a new school year approaches. The price of these uniforms can range from $80 to over $1,200 for a single student, placing a financial burden on families.

21 January 2024

Study: Medical cannabis use increases risk of arrhythmia and acute coronary syndrome

A recent study from Denmark has revealed potential health risks associated with the use of medical cannabis for chronic pain management. The study involved nearly 5,400 individuals with chronic pain who had not used cannabis before.

22 January 2024

Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief at Davos acknowledges loss of control over news narratives 

During a discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker said legacy media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times no longer have a monopoly on information and narratives. 

21 January 2024

AstraZeneca faces millions in compensation claims over alleged COVID vaccine complications

AstraZeneca, in partnership with the University of Oxford, is set to face a High Court battle as 35 alleged victims of the COVID vaccine seek compensation. The claimants argue that the vaccine is ‘defective’ and has caused complications.