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COVID: OFF-LABEL
Medsafe approved Pfizer’s booster at six months. New Zealand moved to five, then to four, and finally, three. The more interesting story is how the law…
Aug 19
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Sinead Boucher Buys an Event
Matthew Hooton’s appointment is not a conventional hire. That is precisely the point.
Jun 16
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Musk Filed a Prospectus. The Pope Already Had His Response Prepared
One promised to save humanity from the fate of the dinosaurs. The other warned of the risks of the new Tower of Babel.
May 31
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Elon Musk Filed a Prospectus. Every Journalist Should Read It.
It promises to save humanity from the fate of the dinosaurs. It may also eat your business model.
May 24
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How the establishment tried to kill a story and why it didn't work
May 17
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Pfizer Vaccine Approval in NZ Under Scrutiny: A Retrospective Analysis
Mar 19, 2023
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Violent Suppression of Free Speech: Kellie-Jay Keen's Assault by Transgender Activists in New Zealand Sparks Global Outrage
Mar 26, 2023
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When Ideology Turns Violent: The Political and Media Backing Behind the Posie Parker Mob
Mar 28, 2023
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Court of Appeal to hear appeals on vaccine mandates in New Zealand this week
Apr 16, 2023
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Work, Meaning and the Long Road Home
'What did you get done this week?'
May 10
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The Architecture of a Capable State: Why Cuts, Cosmetic Fixes and Good Intentions are not enough
Keynote address to the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union AGM – 15 December 2025
Dec 15, 2025
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Trump's Crypto World
The pardoning of Binance founder CZ last week has given a glimpse at the sensational personal deal-making at the heart of Trump's administration.
Oct 27, 2025
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Trump and Netanyahu announce details of US peace plan for Gaza
After the theatrics of the UN, Trump announces an ambitious peace plan for Gaza.
Sep 29, 2025
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The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: Free Speech and Billionaire Media
The death of the conservative firebrand comes at a pivotal time for global media.
Sep 21, 2025
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Auckland's Latest Stadium Saga
Council infighting has seen the owners of Auckland FC withdraw their proposal for a new stadium at Western Springs. Whilst public feedback didn't pick a…
Jul 20, 2025
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Chinese Ambassador Warns of Bullying Behaviour
The Ambassador echoed criticism by the Chinese Foreign Minister about the international rules-based order but believes that momentum towards a…
Jul 18, 2025
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Australian PM Albanese Walks Diplomatic Tightrope
Anthony Albanese is in China chasing trade deals as Australia undertakes its largest ever military exercise aimed at countering Chinese aggression.
Jul 15, 2025
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America's Rare Earth Renaissance
Six months into Trump's second term, rare earth minerals are at the centre of his Administration's approach to foreign policy.
Jul 11, 2025
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