ACT leader Dr Don Brash this afternoon launched a scathing attack on the New Zealand kiwifruit industry, saying it was separatist and racist. In a speech given to the Orewa Rotary Club, Dr Brash accused Zespri and kiwifruit growers of fostering Maori privilege. “The kiwifruit industry has been set up in a way that ensures…
Rodney Hide has claimed that a proposed change to the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill to prevent Maori from charging for beach access is a “win” for ACT. “I’ve never seen a new MP achieve a major policy win on behalf of all New Zealanders on their first day. It’s a stunning achievement…
Medical experts fear that a fungus that controls ants and turns them into zombies may have spread to humans. As reported recently by The Guardian, scientists have discovered a fungus that appears to turn carpenter ants (Camponotus leonardi) into zombies. The fungus latches onto the ants as they cross the forest floor. It grows inside…
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