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Bryan Leyland: The Green Party need to do their homework

Bryan Leyland, a power systems engineer with over 60 years of experience and 25 years studying climate change, argues that Green Party members and others are out of touch with the latest climate information. “They really need to do their homework and talk to people who understand past climate, the IPCC technical reports, the limitations of climate models and the New Zealand power system,” Leyland asserts.

1 August 2024

NZ and the Middle East powder keg: Geoffrey Miller says we have a role to play

Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller writes that “New Zealand may be wary of getting its fingers burned by seeking to become more involved in the Middle East’s problems.” But, according to Miller, one of the issues of staying on the sidelines is that it has distracted global attention from New Zealand’s concerns in the Indo-Pacific.

2 August 2024

New Zealand joins US Military exercises utilising AI for advanced warfare “kill chains” and “kill webs”

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has been participating in US-led military exercises deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance “kill chains” – a series of steps to identify and neutralise targets.

2 August 2024

Concerns raised over Police “Hate Hub” and subjective hate incident reporting

A senior New Zealand police officer, verified by the Free Speech Union, has raised serious concerns about recent training and policy changes within the police force. The officer, with a master’s dissertation on hate speech legislation, highlighted the problematic nature of these developments, particularly the internal so-called “Hate Hub” on the police intranet.

1 August 2024

Police report highlights price and the issue of ‘pre-loading’ alcohol in rising violence plaguing Wellington

A police study attributes rising violence and assaults in Wellington to the prevalent practice of ‘pre-loading’ on cheap alcohol before heading out. Breath levels recorded reached up to roughly six times the legal driving limit.

The study notes the affordability of preloading, particularly with alcohol purchased from supermarkets.