Why would you allow the NZ Police mass surveillance powers over children?
New policing powers allowing surveillance and intelligence gathering raise urgent concerns about children’s rights, privacy and unchecked police authority in New Zealand.
Election 2026
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MEDIAWATCH: Destroying Iwi Radio is political and dangerous to our democracy
The axing of iwi radio’s national te reo Māori news service raises urgent questions about democracy, media freedom, and who gets to be heard in Aotearoa.
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NZ Defends WTO Rules — Except When It Doesn’t
New Zealand’s role at the WTO is under scrutiny, with critics warning it is helping set a dangerous precedent that undermines global trade rules.
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How Iran’s Drone War Will Change the Pacific
The Iran war is a warning for the Pacific — cheap drones and precision weapons are changing warfare, making ‘area denial’ easier and more dangerous than ever.
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Trust in Government Collapses as NZ Faces Election Shift
New data reveals a sharp decline in trust across New Zealand — with youth disengaging, social divisions deepening, and the upcoming election set to be shaped by more than policy.
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Alliance Party Announces Eight Further South Island Candidates For 2026 General Election
The Alliance Party has announced eight new South Island candidates for Election 2026, with a strong Christchurch focus and a renewed democratic socialist platform.
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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.
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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.
