And it is still falling · Not stabilising. Not correcting. Falling. · This is no longer a slow demographic shift. It is a trajectory toward collapse. · The Reality No One Is Fronting Up To · For years, fertility decline was explained away as: · Lifestyle change Economic pressure Delayed families · That was acceptable when the decline was gradual. · It is no longer acceptable now. · Because what we are seeing today is different: · Record…

On April 8, 2026, London-listed Sunda Energy Plc signed a deal to acquire producing oil and gas assets in Taranaki from Matahio Energy. · The deal was announced publicly on April 9, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. · This was not speculation. · This was a transfer of control over producing assets: · Cheal, Cheal East and Sidewinder fields Existing infrastructure Around 1,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day production · And the…

There’s a growing tension in New Zealand’s farming sector — and it’s no longer sitting quietly in policy papers or industry meetings. It’s now out in the open. On one side, Federated Farmers are urging caution. On the other, farmers themselves are pushing back — hard! And at the centre of it all is a simple question: · Why are New Zealand farmers forced to meet higher standards while competing against imports that don’t? · The Official Line:…

The Strait of Hormuz did not actually close on 28th February. · The flow of oil from the Gulf never stopped. · And yet—prices at the pump surged. · What people are paying right now is not scarcity. It is not disruption. It is not supply shock. · It is profit. By Ali C (Instagram: @aliscforever) · The Illusion of Crisis · An analysis by Rystad Energy, cited in the Financial Times on 14 March, confirmed that American oil producers are set to…

More than 15,000 foreign nationals from 115 countries have taken part in the fighting, according to the latest Russian estimates Published 17 Mar, 2025 · Foreign nationals fighting alongside Ukrainian troops are continuing to suffer heavy casualties as Russian forces push out enemy invaders from Kursk Region. Over the past several weeks, Moscow has consistently reported the elimination of hundreds of Kiev’s troops and foreign mercenaries in the…

After the failure of the Royal Commission on Covid-19, we are all wondering ‘where to from here?’ We are not alone. The entire biotech industry is now planning future expansion bolstered by the ‘findings’ (???) of pandemic inquiries in multiple countries which have failed to criticise biotech experimentation. Bucking the trend of ‘all systems go’, Alina Chan, a molecular biologist and postdoctoral fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT and…

How the modern credit system shapes who owns New Zealand — and who pays for it · There is a growing gap in New Zealand. · Not just between rich and poor. · But between how the system is explained — and how it is experienced. · In policy papers, it is described as: · stable regulated essential · At the kitchen table (reality as a citizen wage earner), it looks very different. · It looks like two incomes barely keeping up. It looks like 40,…

Kiwibank economists are warning that any move to raise interest rates in the current environment would be “tone deaf” and potentially “reckless,” as New Zealand households and businesses grapple with rising costs and global uncertainty. In a sharply worded commentary, Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr and economist Alexandra Turcu argue that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) risks repeating past mistakes if it tightens monetary policy…

It happens in a split second. · A crunch. · A scrape. · That sinking “Uh ohh…” feeling in your stomach. · Whether it’s a car park mishap or a serious collision, the stress can be overwhelming. But in Pukekohe, there’s one simple piece of advice: · Keep calm and call the experts. · For more than 30 years, Classic Auto Body Panel & Paint Ltd has been the trusted name in collision repair across Pukekohe and the greater Franklin region. What began…

Retirement Has Never Been This Much Fun – Acacia Cove Village · At Acacia Cove Village, retirement isn’t about slowing down — it’s about stepping into a whole new way of living. · With the everyday taken care of, your time is finally your own. Whether it’s enjoying the beautifully maintained grounds, joining in vibrant social activities, or simply relaxing in comfort, life here feels more like a permanent holiday than retirement. ·…

Slovenia is preparing a referendum on withdrawal from the bloc as Trump’s threats deepen internal divisions · FILE PHOTO. Slovenian flag displayed on a smartphone with a NATO flag in the background. © Getty Images / Igor Golovniov;  SOPA Images;  LightRocket · Slovenia’s newly elected parliament speaker has announced plans to hold a referendum on withdrawing the country from NATO,…

The acting Bulgarian PM is on a mission to give whatever he can to Vladimir Zelensky before he’s booted from office By RT newsroom, a team of multi-lingual journalists with over a decade of experience in Russian and international reporting, delivering original research and insights often missing from mainstream coverage https://www.rt.com/op-ed/authors/rt-newsroom/ · RT composite. ©  AP Photo / Evgeniy Maloletka; …

Greg Reese · The Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center, otherwise known as Dimona, is the cornerstone of Israel’s undeclared nuclear weapons program. Construction began in secret in 1958 with the help of France, which helped build Israel a 24-megawatt heavy-water reactor as part of a clandestine weapons program, believed to have been completed in 1965, with their first functional nuclear device produced before June of 1967. ·…

Barbara exposes Tom Friedman's admission that he prefers Iran keep its nukes over a Trump win, the EU's regime-change operation against Hungary's Orbán, and Tulsi Gabbard's declassification proving Trump's first impeachment was a hoax. · Barbara Boyd · Barbara Boyd argues Tom Friedman admitted some prefer Iran not be defeated if it politically benefits Trump or Netanyahu, then frames recent events as exposing "theater" about…

Dr. Peter McCullough & Grant Stinchfield on post-vaccine death signals, hidden data, and the suppressed potential of low-cost cancer treatments · Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH · Recent developments have those on the political right beginning to ask serious questions as Alter AI found out in this conversation between Grant Stinchfield and Dr McCullough. · Dr. Peter McCullough’s interview on Stinchfield the Podcast on three main themes:…

Moscow can replace Tehran’s crude supplies to China, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said     · FILE PHOTO. © Getty Images / komisar · Russia can plug any oil supply gap triggered by the Middle East conflict and help China and other countries withstand US “aggressive adventures,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said, signaling Moscow is ready to offset shortages if Iranian exports are squeezed.  · US…

Rising milling capacity in Sudan is boosting demand for grain, Agroexport has said · ©  Kirill Braga / Sputnik · Russian wheat shipments to Sudan have more than doubled, the Russian agriculture export agency Agroexport said on Tuesday.  · Exporters delivered about 1.7 million tons since the start of the 2025/26 season, compared to 0.7 million tons over the same period a year earlier. That volume has already exceeded the…

Demonstrators have caused traffic disruptions, taking their cue from rallies held in the Republic of Ireland as prices soar · A police officer directs traffic as slow-moving vehicles join a fuel protest causing severe traffic disruption on the A5 between Belfast and Omagh, April 14, 2026. ©  AP Photo / Peter Morrison · Police in Northern Ireland have slapped fines on demonstrators who disrupted traffic to protest soaring fuel…

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garaging 1 Floor Area 160 m2 Description · Brand-New Spacious Double-Story Corner 4-Bed Family Home | Hunua Views · Step into this modern 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom double-story home with a single internal-access garage – designed for easy, low-maintenance family living. · Enjoy open-plan living, quality finishes, and landscaped outdoor spaces in a family-focused neighborhood with parks, walkways, and playgrounds. · -…

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garaging 1 Floor Area 128 m2 Total Area 128 m2 Description · Brand-new 4-bedroom home in the fast-growing Hunua Views community. This modern single-level design offers open-plan living, stone benchtop, heat pump and internal access garage, with no rear neighbour backing onto a reserve for added privacy. Close to schools, parks, walkways and future Drury Town Centre. Easy motorway access and strong growth ahead.…

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garaging 2 Floor Area 150.11 m2 Porches 0.9 m2 Total Area 151.01 m2 Description · A Turnkey Fixed-price home & land package offering 4 bedrooms and a rare double garage near the motorway! Stylish standalone home with designer kitchen, open-plan living, walk-in robe & ensuite. In a growing area near new Ngākōroa School (Y1–8), future train station & great access. Includes heat pump and stone benchtop. Act fast! · …

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garaging 2 Floor Area 170.4 m2 Porches 3.4 m2 Total Area 173.8 m2 Description · Don’t miss the opportunity to secure your dream home in the fast-growing Drury area. Located within the exciting new Feldspar Crossing development, this community is set to benefit from significant investment and major new infrastructure. Ideal for first-home buyers, families, or investors, this home is part of a vibrant master-planned…