Far-right Billionaire Jim Grenon’s anti-vax and racist culture war crusades
The growing influence of billionaire Jim Grenon over New Zealand media raises urgent questions about democracy, editorial independence and the role of culture war politics.
NZ Politics
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National’s Crime Claims Are a Joke — And You’re the Punchline
As cocaine and meth use surge, critics argue New Zealand’s crime policies are failing to confront the real drivers of organised crime.
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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.
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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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Kaitiaki Hauora – Together for Public Health, a powerful voice for the health system
Kaitiaki Hauora – Together for Public Health signals a renewed fight for equitable, publicly funded healthcare in Aotearoa as pressure on the system intensifies.
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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.
