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MPs are harmful to digital communications
Written By: - Date published: 8:23 am, September 11th, 2015 - 21 comments
As anticipated, what is the first complaint at this site under the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015? Not from a kid cyber-bullied by the classmates. But by an adult trying to stifle legitimate criticism and analysis of what they wrote and distributed digitally. And they didn’t read what they were required to do under the act.
Sunshine Coast holiday a life changing experience for our Children
Written By: - Date published: 9:37 am, August 11th, 2015 - 139 comments
…is swimming all day in a pool at the luxurious Denarau suite of high class hotels a learning experience? Spending days in water parks in Queensland life expanding? Is this sufficient to justify thumbing your nose at our education system, its principles (and principals) and making teachers re-teach these children to catch them up? What happened to the notion of “one law for all”?
Colin Craig is serious
Written By: - Date published: 7:02 am, August 4th, 2015 - 84 comments
Colin Craig is serious about suing Williams, Stringer and Slater. His pamphlet is appearing in letter boxes (as far south as Dunedin). He’s putting dirty politics back in the spotlight, reminding NZ what a sleazy and amoral government this is, and the tactics and tools to which it will stoop. Updated with the soap-opera latest developments.
All police to carry tasers
Written By: - Date published: 11:08 am, July 31st, 2015 - 100 comments
All frontline police will routinely carry tasers.
National’s law ruled a violation of human rights
Written By: - Date published: 7:48 am, July 25th, 2015 - 16 comments
The High Court has ruled that a law passed by National in 2010 is a violation of the Bill of Rights Act. This is a first for NZ, and another “proud” item to add to National’s legacy.
NRT: Facilitating tax cheats
Written By: - Date published: 4:25 pm, July 20th, 2015 - 15 comments
I/S at No Right Turn on a reported rush in demand ahead of new rules for real estate transactions aimed at cracking down on tax cheats and speculators.
NRT: Watching the state
Written By: - Date published: 1:00 pm, July 16th, 2015 - 12 comments
I/S at No Right Turn on the police “routinely demanding personal information from New Zealand companies – and receiving it – without any form of warrant or statutory authorisation”.
Police using “sealed” Hager documents?
Written By: - Date published: 7:14 am, July 7th, 2015 - 48 comments
Nicky Hager’s lawyer claims that the police are using supposedly “sealed” information taken in the raid of Hager’s home.
Open letter on Nauru
Written By: - Date published: 2:03 pm, July 2nd, 2015 - 8 comments
Twenty eight legal academics have written an open letter to Murray McCully expressing their concern at the worsening rule of law situation in Nauru.
The police should be above the law
Written By: - Date published: 7:11 am, July 1st, 2015 - 34 comments
Well that’s the opinion of Judith Collins at least.
Greens allow split vote on online speech bill
Written By: - Date published: 3:35 pm, June 30th, 2015 - 87 comments
The Greens will split their vote on the Harmful Digital Communications Bill.
Update: The Bill has passed.
Australia where the bloody hell are you on gay marriage?
Written By: - Date published: 8:00 am, June 28th, 2015 - 55 comments
Following on from New Zealand, Ireland and many other states the United States Supreme Court has recently ruled that banning same sex marriages is a breach of the 14th amendment’s right to life and liberty. It makes you wonder when Australia is going to institute change.
Only ACT standing up for free speech?
Written By: - Date published: 8:46 am, June 26th, 2015 - 76 comments
ACT has withdrawn support for the Harmful Digital Communications Bill. Bravo. Labour, Greens – where do you stand on this badly drafted and damaging bill?
Government buys a fight with iwi
Written By: - Date published: 7:11 am, June 5th, 2015 - 57 comments
The Nats seem determined to buy a fight with iwi over Auckland land, practically challenging them to court action. Do they really think this is going to end well for them?
Geddis on Auckland housing land
Written By: - Date published: 8:25 am, June 4th, 2015 - 54 comments
Yesterday we covered National’s blunder in not considering Treaty settlement obligations in its plans to free up state land for Auckland housing. Today you can read someone who actually knows what they’re talking about on the issue, check out Professor Geddis’ piece at Pundit.
NRT: Rubberstamping surveillance
Written By: - Date published: 3:11 pm, June 3rd, 2015 - 6 comments
I/S at No Right Turn on the “poor job the courts are doing of overseeing surveillance”.
Banks let down by the Crown (but not the judiciary)
Written By: - Date published: 11:03 am, May 21st, 2015 - 41 comments
I support any decision he makes to lay a complaint with the NZ Law Society against the taxpayer funded prosecutor/s who made the decision to breach their obligation to the Court and to hold the AG’s feet to the fire regarding a rigorous investigation of the withholding of the memorandum.
TPPA and sovereignty
Written By: - Date published: 10:23 am, May 21st, 2015 - 13 comments
Grosser has confirmed that the TPPA (if it ever happens) will contain “ISDS” provisions that could limit the scope of our sovereignty by allowing foreign corporations to sue NZ.
Dotcom’s open letter to Banks
Written By: - Date published: 7:21 am, May 21st, 2015 - 59 comments
Last night Kim Dotcom released an open letter to John Banks.
McCready back again on Key’s harassment
Written By: - Date published: 9:23 am, May 15th, 2015 - 23 comments
I’m all in favour of holding Key accountable for his actions in general, but not when the victim herself has asked McCready to desist. McCready should respect her wishes.
McCready case thrown out
Written By: - Date published: 12:17 pm, May 14th, 2015 - 25 comments
Given that Amanda Bailey asked McCready to withdraw his case, this is good news.
NSA bulk collection ruled illegal
Written By: - Date published: 6:32 am, May 8th, 2015 - 15 comments
In the US a federal appeals court has just ruled the NSA’s bulk collection of phone records is illegal.
Prosecuting Key
Written By: - Date published: 11:27 am, May 2nd, 2015 - 42 comments
Very wise of Bailey to dissociate herself from McCready, and make her own decisions about prosecuting Key.
(Image from Emmerson in The Herald)
NRT: National wants to jail people who expose politicians
Written By: - Date published: 8:32 am, May 2nd, 2015 - 27 comments
Interesting post from I/S at No Right Turn on the Harmful Digital Communications Bill.
Spot the difference: Nats on capital punishment
Written By: - Date published: 12:00 pm, April 29th, 2015 - 7 comments
One of these principled statements is not like the other.
I Fought the Law
Written By: - Date published: 8:28 pm, April 28th, 2015 - 148 comments
A quick look at the legalities of Ponytailgate as it affects the worker, the cafe, the NZ Herald and the PM. There could be court, tribunal and commission hearings that drag on for months, with potential big financial and political implications for the players.
A police investigation – Part One
Written By: - Date published: 7:00 am, April 12th, 2015 - 84 comments
There’s nothing particularly wrong with Bryce Edwards’ article except that it ignores how National Ltd™ Police Ministers have successively sat by and done nothing in response to the on-going police failings.
Blogger on breaching name suppression charges gets name suppression
Written By: - Date published: 11:54 am, April 10th, 2015 - 67 comments
A blogger charged with breaching suppression orders protecting the names of others has obtained interim name suppression. This is not a joke …
Governments protecting paedophiles
Written By: - Date published: 11:03 am, April 8th, 2015 - 22 comments
Last week National shut down Peters’ attempt to introduce a Bill on paedophile name suppression. Presumably this was out of petty spite at Peters’ Northland victory, but in the context of the Thatcher revelations this was surely an issue that would have been worth debating.
Planet Key
Written By: - Date published: 5:48 pm, April 2nd, 2015 - 24 comments
Turns out that “Planet Key” is not an election advertisement after all.
Second “Roast Busters” report released
Written By: - Date published: 12:24 pm, March 19th, 2015 - 120 comments
There are many failings outlined. Police were found to have largely treated women and girls with respect and compassion but their investigations were not robust or thorough, inadequate follow-up enquiries…
- Daily crossword, Wednesday 8 January
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Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Allen Cheng, Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University Five years on from the first news of COVID, recent reports of an obscure respiratory virus in China may understandably raise concerns. Chinese authorities first issued warnings about human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in 2023, ...1 week ago - 9 Australians can now vote for the Golden Globes – but Aussiewood came up empty
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- ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 is a dystopian reflection of capitalism’s dark side
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dirk Matten, Professor of Sustainability, Hewlett-Packard Chair in Corporate Social Responsibility, Schulich School of Business, York University, Canada The second season of Squid Game, Netflix’s most-watched show of all time, has been eagerly awaited by many. The first season featured players participating ...1 week ago
- ‘I don’t hold a hose, mate’: Australia’s political history is full of gaffes. Here are some ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Frank Bongiorno, Professor of History, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University The Oxford English Dictionary defines a gaffe as a “blunder, an instance of clumsy stupidity, a ‘faux pas’.” It evokes a sense of triviality rather than high ...1 week ago
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Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew King, Senior Lecturer in Climate Science, ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, The University of Melbourne It’s the height of summer and many Australians have already experienced heatwaves, heavy rains and even significant bushfires over the Christmas and New ...1 week ago
- Young Israelis ‘don’t want peace’, warns former Israeli top diplomat
Israelis were frustrated that captives remained in Gaza and surprised that, in recent weeks, Israeli military activity there had intensified, Liel said. ‘Surprised’ over military intensity“Generally speaking, Israelis are quite surprised that the intensity of the military activity is growing. I think the general feeling here was a month or ...1 week ago
- ‘I don’t hold a hose, mate’: Australia’s political history is full of gaffes. Here are some ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Frank Bongiorno, Professor of History, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University The Oxford English Dictionary defines a gaffe as a “blunder, an instance of clumsy stupidity, a ‘faux pas’.” It evokes a sense of triviality rather than high ...1 week ago
- ‘Bloc’ resignation over riots recovery plan topples New Caledonia’s government
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent, French Pacific desk New Caledonia’s territorial government has been toppled on Christmas Eve, due to a mass resignation within its ranks. Environment and Sustainable Development Minister Jérémie Katidjo-Monnier said he was resigning from the cabinet, with immediate effect. Katidjo-Monnier was the sole representative from ...1 week ago
- Beyond the hype: what workers really think about workplace AI assistants
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Talitakuum Ekandjo, Lecturer, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images Imagine starting your workday with an AI assistant that not only helps you write emails but also tracks your productivity, suggests breathing exercises, monitors your mood and stress ...1 week ago
- Justin Trudeau quits: How his focus on social policy will be his legacy
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thomas Klassen, Professor, School of Public Policy and Administration, York University, Canada Justin Trudeau has resigned after more than nine years as Canada’s 23rd prime minister. Parliament will be prorogued and will resume sitting on March 24. Trudeau says he made his ...1 week ago
- New research reveals why some Australian dairy farmers are considering leaving the industry
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Clive Phillips, Former Foundation Professor of Animal Welfare, University of Queensland, Curtin University sw_photo/Shutterstock You might think dairy farmers would be enjoying boom times. The dairy industry has been expanding worldwide in response to increasing demand, mainly in the emerging markets ...1 week ago
- Fourth death from Hawai’i fireworks explosion highlights illegal trade
RNZ Pacific Honolulu police have announced the death of a fourth person due to the New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in Aliamanu, Hawai’i — a 3-year-old boy who has died in hospital. Six people with severe burn injuries from the explosion were flown to Arizona on the US mainland for ...1 week ago
- Dame Tariana Turia laid to rest at her marae near Whanganui
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Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Muhammad Usman, Head of Quantum Systems and Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO Motion Loop/Shutterstock In recent years, the field of quantum computing has been experiencing fast growth, with technological advances and large-scale investments regularly making the news. The United Nations has designated ...1 week ago
- What is reformer pilates? And is it worth the cost?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hunter Bennett, Lecturer in Exercise Science, University of South Australia Ahmet Kurt/Unsplash Reformer pilates is steadily growing in popularity, with new studios opening regularly in major cities all over the world. But what exactly is reformer pilates? And how does it ...1 week ago
- Unprecedented number of submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
Parliament's website has been flooded with submissions, as the deadline to submit feedback on the Treaty Principles Bill draws close. ...1 week ago
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Commenting on this, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “ACC is funded by levies. Taxpayers shouldn’t be picking up the bill for hardened criminals who get themselves hurt whilst out committing crimes." ...1 week ago - REVEALED: Which Ministry Is Being Naughty On Taxpayers’ Time?
Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Taxpayers don’t pay bureaucrats to sit watching adult videos, so why does it keep happening?” ...1 week ago
- ‘Utterly heartbreaking’: Two children allegedly murdered in grim start to 2025
The Minister for Children and for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence encouraged people to use the resources available to them to get help. ...1 week ago
- Watch live: Dame Tariana Turia laid to rest
The founder of Te Pāti Māori is being buried at her marae at Whangaehu. ...1 week ago
- New mother’s surprise $9000 tax bill
Megan Hunt was horrified to discover she had a huge bill from Inland Revenue for overpaid Working for Families credits. ...1 week ago
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Inland Revenue is changing the interest rates paid by and to taxpayers who over and underpay their tax. ...1 week ago
- Wellington’s secondhand bookshops, ranked and reviewed
Summer reissue: Claire Mabey assesses the browsing merits of the capital’s secondhand bookstores. The Spinoff needs to double the number of paying members we have to continue telling these kinds of stories. Please read our open letter and sign up to be a member today. Secondhand bookstores are extremely dangerous ...1 week ago - It’s time for the Greens to grow up – Swarbrick
The Green Party has increasingly faced the probably unfair (at least inaccurate) criticism that it’s abandoned its raison d’être.During the 2024 adjournment debate, where Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick refused to stick with the convention of making niche political jokes and bad puns, Act leader David Seymour accused Swarbrick of ...1 week ago
- A plea for more politicians of conviction
Opinion: The sad passing of Dame Tariana Turia has rightly drawn attention to the value of politicians who have strong convictions which they pursue even when it is difficult to do so. Not all of the people who have expressed admiration for her were moved to that emotion when she ...1 week ago
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The search for Wendy Frew takes you to Pine Crescent Park, Rosedale, in Invercargill. “Possibly windswept and interesting” to quote a Billy Connolly-ism.It’s a setting that nurtured a remarkable deep-south sporting family dynasty – one fit to rival the Bracewells of the North.Among the eight children of Karen and Colin ...1 week ago
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The legislation proposes to rewrite the treaty principles long-defined by the courts ...1 week ago
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Everyone can help lighten the load for a struggling new mum or dad. Here’s how. The Spinoff needs to double the number of paying members we have to continue telling these kinds of stories. Please read our open letter and sign up to be a member today. As I recently ...1 week ago
- Dame Tariana Turia to be laid to rest today
Dame Tariana died on Friday, aged 80. ...1 week ago
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Summer reissue: This year the Herald on Sunday celebrated a significant birthday. Hayden Donnell takes a look back at one of its most defining moments. The Spinoff needs to double the number of paying members we have to continue telling these kinds of stories. Please read our open letter and ...1 week ago
- How Wellington became a cornucopia of Malaysian food
Summer reissue: Our capital is a far cry from hot, bustling Kuala Lumpur, so why is this freezing city full of excellent Malaysian cuisine? My dad once told me that there are more Malaysian restaurants in Wellington per square kilometres than there are back in Malaysia. He was completely ...1 week ago
- Newsroom daily quiz, Tuesday 7 January
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- Daily crossword, Tuesday 7 January
The post Daily crossword, Tuesday 7 January appeared first on Newsroom. ...1 week ago
- Labour should apologise to Dame Tariana Turia’s whānau – Willie Jackson at tangi
Willie Jackson was among politicians past and present paying respect to Dame Tariana today - and made the call for an apology over her treatment during the Foreshore and Seabed controversy. ...1 week ago
- Live: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti supporters invited to honour Dame Tariana Turia at tangi
The Prime Minister is visiting Whangaehu Marae to pay his respects. ...1 week ago
- Inside the fast rise and faster collapse of the acclaimed K Road restaurant Cotto
Summer reissue: The Auckland eatery closed its doors with no warning in late 2023, prompting concerned customers to ask the simple question: what went wrong? Stewart Sowman-Lund finds out. The Spinoff needs to double the number of paying members we have to continue telling these kinds of stories. Please read ...1 week ago
- Dunedin’s secondhand bookshops, ranked and reviewed
Summer reissue: Hera Lindsay Bird reveals the best places in Ōtepoti to score more for your apocalypse-prep book hoard. The Spinoff needs to double the number of paying members we have to continue telling these kinds of stories. Please read our open letter and sign up to be a member ...1 week ago
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