The decision by John Key to fight a boxing match just weeks before the likely election date is causing consternation among some past and present National Party politicians. National Party president Peter Goodfellow has confirmed that a provision had been agreed under Mr Key’s arrangements with National, allowing him to fight up to two boxing…
Various parts of the country are in drought, and the situation is only going to get worse. Surely something can be done. Why isn’t John Key making it rain? If everything he touches turns to gold, surely he can arrange for a bit of rainfall over these parched lands. Now I know exactly what you’re…
The news from Bill English was all bad today. The Government’s previous growth projections have been wildly optimistic, and it turns out that we really are in a hole. The deficit is now enormous, and the Government has some tough decisions to make. We need to come up with ways to save money or generate…
As the BickieLeaks website continues to release sensitive information, biscuit authorities in the United States are now looking at what steps can be taken to shut it down. Overnight the BickieLeaks site released fresh information about the diplomacy efforts of the Federation of United Biscuit Merchants, based in Washington. The leaked information included a cable…
According to a survey conducted by Transparency International, 4% of New Zealanders have admitted to paying a bribe in the last 12 months. We like to think we are a nation free from the taint of corruption, yet the survey shows that vice is on the increase. I am one of those 4%. It shames…
In the wake of the controversial decision to award the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar respectively, it is worth considering what is going on behind the scenes when an event like the World Cup or Olympics is being held. Steve Rose of the Guardian writes that some people are claiming that…
The Government has announced that it will undertake a review of New Zealand’s constitutional arrangements. The review will look at a range of constitutional issues, such as the size of parliament, the length of parliamentary terms, and whether the nation should have a written constitution. The review was originally intended to involve a range of…
Dear Sirs, I read in the newspaper that you chaps are encouraging citizens to dob in people who may be involved in the spread or acquisition of weapons of mass destruction. I must say it was a relief to learn that I would finally have someone to express my concerns to. I’ve been very worried…
The names of those seeking to be the Labour party candidate to contest the Te Atatu seat in next year’s election have been released. They include list MPs Phil Twyford and Rajen Prasad. Another list MP was expected to run for the position, but his name does not appear on the Labour Party release. Last-ranked…
A support group for victims of cancer has slammed a prominent Howick doctor and called on him to resign his position. Dr Nigel Coucy has been telling patients that they should cut out smoking, eat healthily and exercise, in order to reduce the risk of cancer. Sensible Cancer Trust spokesman Malcolm Ignant said that Dr…
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