The Act Party announced today that broadcaster Paul Henry will join the party as a list candidate for the 2026 election. Party leader David Seymour confirmed the Act board ratified Henry’s candidacy last night, stating he expects Henry to be placed in an “electable position” on the party list. Henry, who resigned from the TVNZ … Read more
New Zealand is exploring membership in the “Ocean of Peace Alliance,” a mutual defence treaty recently established between Fiji and Australia. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed the government will discuss interest in the alliance, which would position Fiji as a key defence partner for New Zealand in the Pacific region. What is the Ocean of … Read more
Social media platforms and generative AI tools are increasingly engineered to prioritize user engagement through manipulative algorithms, posing significant risks to adolescent mental health. Research, including recent findings from the Medical Journal of Australia, indicates a direct correlation between heavy social media usage and increased rates of depression, anxiety, and self-harm among users under 16. … Read more
Flaxmere Supermarket is closing its doors as TW Property prepares for a major redevelopment of the Flaxmere Village Shopping Centre. According to TW Property chief executive Terry May, the supermarket’s lease was terminated through a negotiated agreement, clearing the way for a new road and infrastructure project that will replace existing tenancies. Why is the … Read more
Brent crude oil prices fell more than 4% to approximately US$82 a barrel on Monday following news that the United States and Iran reached a memorandum of understanding. This price drop follows a period earlier in the Middle East conflict when Brent crude exceeded US$120 a barrel. While the drop represents a significant shift, analysts … Read more
The Flexibility Revolution: Why Mega-Batteries are the New Backbone of the Grid For decades, the mantra of energy stability was “baseload”—the idea that we needed massive, constant power sources like coal or gas to keep the lights on. But the wind doesn’t always blow, and the sun doesn’t shine at 6:00 PM during a winter … Read more
The New Era of ‘CEO Diplomacy’: Why Corporate Giants are Now Geopolitical Players For decades, high-stakes diplomacy was the exclusive domain of ambassadors and secretaries of state. However, the current trajectory of US-China relations suggests a pivot toward what People can call “CEO Diplomacy.” When leaders like Jensen Huang of Nvidia and Elon Musk of … Read more
The Shift in Global Justice: Prosecuting Crimes Against Humanity at Home For decades, the prosecution of “crimes against humanity” was the exclusive domain of international tribunals like the ICC in The Hague. However, we are witnessing a pivotal shift. Domestic courts are increasingly stepping up to handle atrocities committed by their own citizens in foreign … Read more
The Morning Routines of High Achievers: A Deep Dive into Will Jordan’s Day Starter Will Jordan’s Morning Routine: A Glimpse into the Life of an All Blacks Star Will Jordan, the renowned All Blacks and Crusaders star, recently shared his morning routine with the New Zealand Herald. Let’s dive into the habits and rituals that … Read more
The Complete of the Vanishing Act: How Technology is Solving Decades-Old Cold Cases For decades, the “clean break” was a viable, if drastic, option for those wishing to disappear. A legal name change, a one-way ticket, and a new residence in a distant country could effectively erase a person’s identity from the map. The case … Read more