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.

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.

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.

Kaitiaki Hauora – Together for Public Health signals a renewed fight for equitable, publicly funded healthcare in Aotearoa as pressure on the system intensifies.

From pay parity to workplace safety, critics say Brooke van Velden leaves behind a deeply controversial legacy.

As climate breakdown accelerates, a universal artist income could help societies process, adapt and survive what’s coming.
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Would Marsden Point have protected NZ from the fuel crisis? Critics say the claims don’t stack up.

The Iran conflict could push NZ fuel prices up by 20–50 cents per litre — with inflation and unemployment rising.

As the Iran war escalates, the Government’s silence is raising serious questions about leadership, accountability, and whose side New Zealand is really on.

If the Iran war drags on for months, the real crisis won’t just be conflict — it will be fuel, supply chains, and an economy pushed to breaking point.