A Covid inquiry blame game will teach us nothing - "The purpose of the hearing was not to get at the truth of the matter, but to assuage the feelings of those who may have a sense of grievance over what occurred" newsroom.co.nz/2025/08/20/a-c…

One of the Government’s first tough-on-crime policies was doing away with public funding for pre-sentencing cultural reports, known as section 27 reports. But has this ban on legal aid spending just shifted the problem elsewhere? newsroom.co.nz/2025/08/20/spe…

"What sort of economy is this Government trying to create?  One in which Kiwi families live in relative peace and prosperity, and the rewards of their efforts are fairly shared; or one in which a few... become very rich while others live in poverty" newsroom.co.nz/2025/08/23/ann…

"We’re in uncharted territory, as humans have never added this much pollution to the upper layers of the atmosphere. If left unregulated, it may have serious impacts on Earth’s atmosphere.” theguardian.com/environment/20…

🔴 LIVE DAY 686 #Israel #Palestine - Death toll in Gaza rises to 62,263 - UN warns Gaza children face third year without school amid Israeli war - Saudi Arabia condemns Israel's genocidal 'crimes,' expresses alarm over famine Live updates ⤵️ middleeasteye.net/live/live-54-p…

Almost all use the term 'tax money' and demands service because they pay 'tax'. Do they know when real tax is paid? Do they know the purpose of tax? Do they know the type of tax which would benefit the economy? And do they know that all of that real resources deployed to collect

While Finland embraces the #NATO War Machine, it's important to remember that #Finland took the side of the Nazis in World War 2 - So Finland supporting Ukraine with its strong Nazi orientation is hardly a surprise...

Housing Minister Chris Bishop has called for prices to fall —a stance that differs from his party leader, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. This challenges National Party orthodoxy and risks unsettling voters whose homes are their main asset stuff.co.nz/politics/36080…

As we face accelerating global ecological crisis, it may be time to revisit the pessimistic idea that we live in a world with limits. theconversation.com/misunderstood-…

Oh right submarines. Let's spend $2.7 billion on the off-chance we can give one a headache. nzherald.co.nz/nz/how-nzs-new…

Military takeover in progress in the America. Trump signs executive order establishing ‘specialised’ National Guard units to address crime in cities rnz.co.nz/news/world/571…

Ha, my Kiwisaver fund is having a 'Sorted Money Month'. No prizes for guessing where they got that from.

"So, when you hear talk of ‘green shoots’ in the economy, remember that the date for those shoots keeps getting pushed further back. When you hear there’s light at the end of the tunnel, recall that the tunnel keeps getting longer."

What's causing the paralysis in the coalition Govt re Palestine? Are they that scared of offending Trump or are Atlas plants holding things up?

People in #Gaza urgently need a ceasefire. Israeli Forces continue heavy bombardments from air, land and sea across the Gaza Strip and expanded ground operations, resulting in tens of thousands of reported civilian casualties, destruction of civilian infrastructure, and

Oh for 3 Waters - "Ultimately... the blame for the projected rates rises lay with the government, which he said had burdened councils with Local Water Done Well. He said it was a "knee-jerk" response by the government" rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

Principals urge halt to NCEA change plans - "Replacing NCEA is politically driven rather than educationally necessary," it said. "The shift to letter grades and percentages is a regression to outdated, hierarchical models..." rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

Workplace safety reforms risk another Pike River, officials warned - documents released to RNZ reveal a damning internal review found no evidence that the changes would actually reduce injuries or deaths. rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

Booked in for my COVID-19 booster. That will be dose No.9

Yep councils will have to exercise fiscal responsibility with 3 Waters being ditched as they won't have money for anything else. Already looking at 40% rates hike in some councils to cover water infrastructure costs. What an Ideologically led disaster.