Policing Bill Sparks Fears Over Protest Crackdown
The Government’s new policing laws are triggering fears of expanded surveillance powers and the criminalisation of political protest.

The Government’s new policing laws are triggering fears of expanded surveillance powers and the criminalisation of political protest.

Luxon is flirting with anti-immigration politics while promising more austerity, even as public services hollow out and corporate subsidies continue.

Corporate media are pearl clutching over collapsing public trust, but decades of elitism, clickbait and consolidation helped create this crisis.

Another communications mess has engulfed Te Pāti Māori after conflicting statements linked to Oriini Kaipara triggered fresh speculation and political fallout.

The Spinoff’s claim that Mariameno Kapa-Kingi could support a National-led Government has poured petrol on Te Pāti Māori’s already volatile internal battles.
Trump’s escalation with Iran may have achieved the exact opposite of what Washington and Israel wanted. Strengthening the regime while risking global economic chaos.

The BBC refused to air a documentary on Gaza’s devastated healthcare system, then watched it win a Bafta and trigger fresh accusations of censorship and bias.

Ian Powell says escalating US sanctions against Cuba are driving a humanitarian crisis marked by rising infant mortality, blackouts and deepening poverty.

Te Pāti Māori’s internal chaos may be forgiven if Hone Harawira returns to frontline politics in Te Tai Tokerau. That changes everything.

The Government is moving to protect Fonterra and major polluters from climate lawsuits just as floods, droughts and climate chaos hammer New Zealand harder than ever.