Antidepressants are increasingly prescribed, with 1 in 8 Americans using them. Young people, especially, are subject to suicide risk.

The Epoch Times details a $16 billion ($26 billion NZD) industry, in the US, full of horror stories of both children and adults suddenly committing suicide or wanting to kill or harm others after being prescribed serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depression, anxiety and trouble sleeping. SSRIs are marketed under brands such as Zoloft, Prozac and Paxil.

8 February 2024

Watchdog – ​​London Ulez ads misleading pollution claims ruled inaccurate

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found ads for London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) expansion to have misleading claims about pollution levels and upheld complaints. Transport for London’s (TfL’s) assertions of reduced nitrogen dioxide levels lacked proper evidence, while another ad’s claim on air pollution deaths was based on estimates.

8 February 2024

Supreme Court decision puts pressure on NZ corporates to Go Green

Stuff is reporting on a Supreme Court decision, unanimously backing climate and Māori rights activist Mike Smith’s claim against seven major polluters, could have major implications for New Zealand’s corporate giants. The companies, including Fonterra, Genesis, and Z Energy, face the prospect of defending their fossil fuel and methane-emitting practices in court.

8 February 2024

Controversial comedy writer Graham Linehan to speak in New Zealand

Renowned comedy writer Graham Linehan is scheduled to tour New Zealand in March, organised by the Free Speech Union. Known for creating hits like The IT Crowd and Father Ted, Linehan’s views on gender and opposition to trans gender activists have sparked controversy, resulting in his removal from social media platforms and cancelled shows.

7 February 2024

Australian Senate rejects inquiry into excess deaths for the 3rd time

Journalist Rebekah Barnett reports that the Australian Senate, for a third time, voted against launching an inquiry into the nation’s high excess mortality rate, which was at nearly 10% above the norm in the first nine months of 2023.

8 February 2024

CEOs ditching ESG lingo

The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) bubble is continuing to show signs of deflation. Zerohedge reports investor’s are pulling back from sustainable investments due to a combination of factors. These include rising interest rates, poor returns, declining renewable energy stocks, stricter SEC regulations, political backlash, and Elon Musk’s war on woke capitalism.

2 February 2024

Dr Muriel Newman on race-based privileges -“Their extremism is plain to see”

Dr Muriel Newman says entrenched race-based privileges in New Zealand are eroding equal rights for all. She blames the “tribal elite” for resistance to reforms aimed at curbing the Treaty grievance industry.