Articles in ‘Current Affairs’

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has strongly criticised New Zealand First's proposal to abolish Auckland's Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB), describing the move as "dumb, racist stuff" and questioning why the Government was choosing to focus on the issue during a period of economic pressure for many New Zealanders. Report by elocal · The comments come after New Zealand First introduced a Member's Bill seeking to disestablish the Independent…

The Berlin youth wing of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has suggested abolishing marriage in Germany in favor of cohabiting partnerships. · At present, marriage enjoys constitutional protection under Article 6 of the Basic Law. The motion titled ‘Down with the patriarchy, even if it feels romantic’ was presented late last month ahead of a conference of the SPD’s Berlin branch scheduled for May 8 to May 9. According to the Berlin Young…

Gen Z women are rejecting the decades-long feminist push that told them family comes second to careers or ‘fame’ and ‘independence’ at all costs. · Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, · Fox News host Lara Trump breaks down the new reality playing out among young women. · The clip highlights a fresh EduBirdie study showing young women ranking their dream lives, with the “tradwife” path—stable marriage, children, and a focus on…

In politics, authenticity is currency — and in an election year, credibility can matter more than policy detail. As Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins delivered his State of the Nation address, questions lingered not just about Labour’s direction, but about its record in government and whether voters feel they’ve heard true accountability. Veteran broadcaster Duncan Garner has offered a sharp and provocative take — imagining the speech he believes…

In this episode of Moscow Mules, Chay Bowes and his crew look at how the protectors of democracy, beacons of liberty, defenders of human rights like Macron and Starmer are finally spilling the beans on what they really think about all those virtues they keep whining about when it comes to other countries. Also in the episode: Zelensky disrespects the science of history and so we disrespect him.

The political landscape in New Zealand has just been turned upside down by a devastating new Freshwater poll. National has plummeted to 30 percent while Labor has climbed to 37, creating a nightmare scenario for the government just months out from the election. In this episode, Duncan and the panel break down the "shark-infested waters" National has entered. We look at the very real possibility that Finance Minister Nicola Willis could lose her…

The promotion of transgender ideas: OK or dangerous for society? Sanchez Effect features a debate between Steven Bonnell ll, the streamer known as ‘Destiny’, and RT’s Chay Bowes! · Rick wonders if recent mass shootings by transgender people could be driven by the ideology itself. Steven Bonnell II calls this idea nonsense and says that recent violence has nothing to do with transgenderism or its aggressive promotion, claiming more…

On December 16, the Salvation Army and Community Housing Aotearoa released survey results indicating that in Auckland, the number of people living without shelter rose from 426 in September 2024 to 940 in September 2025. The figures relate to people sleeping rough or without any form of accommodation. · Government housing support fell over the same period, with funding reduced from $655 million last year to $577 million in the year to June…

Jacinda: The Untold Stories has now spent four consecutive weeks on the official nonfiction bestseller list. More than 250 retailers nationwide are stocking the book, with multiple reorders and strong sell-through. Alongside that success, some customers report cancelled orders, reduced stock, or difficulty accessing copies. · Centrist says the issue raises broader questions about cultural gatekeeping beyond media and academia. · One of the…

As expected the Reserve Bank has today reduced the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.25%, bringing it to 2.25%. Writer: Staircase Financial · While a modest adjustment, this move reinforces the Bank’s confidence that inflation pressures have eased and that the broader economic recovery can now be supported by lower borrowing costs. · For buyers, homeowners, and investors, the message is clear: financing conditions are moving steadily in your…