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The assertion that some films are now produced in countries such as New Zealand is a national security threat to the United States is, ummm, somewhat over stated. Now the world would be a better place ...
Police Minister Mark Mitchell today announced the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Jevon McSkimming, has resigned. Mr McSkimming has been on suspension since last December. Deputy Commissioners of ...
First we have a Labour Party electorate sharing an image of Brooke van Velden as a Nazi. Yes Labour Whangaparaoa think changing the threshold for pay equity claims from 60% to 70% female dominated ...
Having the C-word directed at me by a journalist in a mainstream publication wasn’t on my bingo-list for Mother’s Day 2025. Nor was being accused of “girl-math”. But there you have it, that’s what was ...
I have no strong view on prisoner voting rights. I am open to arguments either way. However, I find it inconsistent of Dr Emmy Rākete to claim that a ban on prisoners voting is an “attack on democrati ...
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This chart uses data from the Quarterly Employment Survey which was just released this week. It is adjusted for inflation. In December 2017 the average hourly wage was $42.16 (in 2025$) and in ...
All the doctors, dentists and specialists working in clinical positions for Health NZ and the Ministry of Health get generous leave and expenses for so-called professional development - which is often ...
The Government has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoner voting, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Cabinet’s decision will reverse the changes made by the previous government in 2020, which ...
Since 2007, New Zealand schools have had an excellent curriculum, acknowledged the world over and used successfully in diverse communities throughout the country. Whether it is excellent or not is of ...
Chris Bishop announced the following changes to deal with by racers and fleeing drivers: A presumptive sentence of vehicle destruction or forfeiture for those that flee Police, street racers, intimida ...
New Zealand First has today introduced a Member’s Bill that would ensure the biological definition of a woman and man are defined in law. The Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill ...
Rotorua woman Santana Tonihi’s criminal record stretches 13 pages, with most of the 129 convictions being for stealing from shops. ... Judge Skellern gave a starting point on the burglary of the ...