Social Issues
Māori psychologist’s paper removed from journal to ‘protect Māori’
“A scholarly journal is meant to be a place where ideas are tested, not a channel for value signalling.”
June 26, 2026
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Franks seeks law change after Law Society case over puberty blocker criticism
Franks says professional bodies should be politically and ideologically neutral, and should not misuse their powers to punish unfashionable views.
June 24, 2026
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National cites eating disorders and self-harm to justify digital ID and total online surveillance
“Every minute that we waste, another young girl has been fed awful information about her weight and her looks.”
June 18, 2026
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Mitchell backs High Court ruling that gang patches cannot be returned
“It is Parliament that makes the law.”
June 18, 2026
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Boxing NZ coach blocked from Commonwealth Games after two-year investigation drags on
“The wellbeing of athletes is our top priority…”
June 18, 2026
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Auckland speed-limit study claims fewer crashes under lower limits
Welch estimated that the lower limits prevented 138 crashes, including 29 serious injuries and four deaths.
June 18, 2026
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$24m spent on stopping-violence programmes despite little evidence victims are safer
“Why are you assuming that attendance equals safety?”
June 15, 2026
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Age checks risk becoming digital ID for the whole internet
“The correct term for age verification as it is implemented today is therefore identity verification.”
June 4, 2026
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Bill defining terms ‘man’ and ‘woman’ clears first reading
“Our councils are captured by ideology and don’t give a hoot about the privacy and dignity of women and girls.”
June 1, 2026
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Social media ban getsb nearly $31m before law is written
The funding is “subject to future policy and funding decisions”.
June 1, 2026
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