The Toxic Legacy of Brooke van Velden on Workers’ Rights
From pay parity to workplace safety, critics say Brooke van Velden leaves behind a deeply controversial legacy.
Election 2026
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Universal Artist Income for a Post-Growth World on a Burning Planet
As climate breakdown accelerates, a universal artist income could help societies process, adapt and survive what’s coming.
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Edelman Trust Barometer 2026: Right Diagnosis, Wrong Solution
The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a deeply divided society — but critics say it misdiagnoses the real problem.
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NZ First Misleads on Marsden Point to Deflect Fuel Crisis Blame
Would Marsden Point have protected NZ from the fuel crisis? Critics say the claims don’t stack up.
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Iran War Impact on NZ Economy vs National’s Fuel Crisis Response
The Iran conflict could push NZ fuel prices up by 20–50 cents per litre — with inflation and unemployment rising.
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Fuel, Fish and Fairness – The Opportunity Party
From fuel to fisheries to democracy, TOP says New Zealand needs long-term solutions — not short-term fixes.
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350 Jobs Lost as Wattie’s Confirms Factory Closures
Hundreds of workers face redundancy as Heinz Wattie’s confirms factory closures, in what unions warn is part of a growing manufacturing crisis.
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Alliance Backs Protest Against ‘Move On’ Laws
The Alliance Party is backing protests against “Move On” laws, arguing they deepen homelessness and calling for a return to state-led housing solutions.
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Fuel Alert Plan Leaves Whānau To Fend For Themselves
As fuel shortages loom, Te Pati Māori warns the Government’s response plan leaves whānau to carry the burden without meaningful support.
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Cuban envoy makes strong plea for his country defying US blockade
Cuba’s ambassador warns a US fuel blockade is pushing the country into a deepening humanitarian crisis, with hospitals and essential services under threat.
