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COVID: OFF-LABEL - The Ministry Responds
The Ministry has now confirmed the central point of my article: section 34A enabled off-label COVID vaccination without an individual prescription.
 • Philip Crump
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…
 • Philip Crump
Work, Meaning and the Long Road Home
'What did you get done this week?'
 • Philip Crump
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
 • Philip Crump
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.
 • Philip Crump
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.
 • Philip Crump
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…
 • Philip Crump
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.
 • Philip Crump
Antarctic Ambitions: China’s Expansion and New Zealand’s Scott Base Redevelopment
As New Zealand moves forward with the redevelopment of Scott Base, China has submitted plans for its sixth station on the continent.
 • Philip Crump
The Strategic Power of Long Range Strikes
Operation Midnight Hammer brings to mind another long-range bombing campaign that demonstrated the power of strategic resolve.
 • Philip Crump
Operation Midnight Hammer: US Strikes on Iran
Yesterday, the US President Donald Trump took decisive action against Iran.
 • Philip Crump
Election Lessons from Abroad
The recent general elections in Australia and Canada provide some lessons for our own politicians.
 • Philip Crump
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