Russia strikes Ukrainian army logistics in key ports while Moscow's forces advance further on the battlefield in Donbass. · And as Russia’s military makes new gains, Kiev resorts to terrorism killing at least eight civilians in drone strikes on mass-market warehouses in central Russia. Crowds rally across Ukraine for a second day of mass protests over Vladimir Zelensky's decision to sack the Defence Minister. · That's as his replacement is…
Fresh hearings in the United States have reignited scrutiny of the CIA's notorious MKULTRA program, with lawmakers, historians and researchers calling for greater transparency over decades-old human experimentation. Witnesses told Congress that destroyed records, unanswered deaths and newly uncovered documents suggest the full story may never have been revealed. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · The CIA's controversial MKULTRA program…
National's poll numbers continue to trend in the wrong direction, prompting renewed debate over the Government's performance halfway through its first term. In this opinion piece, Andy Loader argues that two issues above all others are driving voter dissatisfaction: the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and what he sees as the Coalition's failure to deliver on key pre-election commitments regarding race-based policies. He contends that unless those…
The Primary Land Users Group (P.L.U.G.) has issued an open letter to the Chair and Councillors of the Waikato Regional Council calling for the proposed Lake Waikare–Whangamarino Action Plan to be rejected. The organisation argues the proposal could impose significant costs on ratepayers, farmers and the regional economy while questioning whether sufficient economic analysis has been undertaken to justify the plan. Report by elocal · The Primary…
US Vice President JD Vance has reignited debate over Jeffrey Epstein's connections to intelligence agencies, suggesting the convicted sex offender likely had links to American or Israeli intelligence services. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, Vance also criticised what he described as foreign influence efforts opposing the Trump administration's negotiations with Iran. INR Report: Based on reporting by Slay News HERE:…
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has criticised Western governments for banning RT broadcasts and warned that political leaders in Europe and North America are openly encouraging confrontation with Russia. Speaking during an interview with Tucker Carlson, Waters argued that public debate is being narrowed as governments increase defence spending and suppress alternative media voices. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE:…
Seven people are killed and nine others wounded in the sixth round of US attacks on Iran - with Tehran once again targeting American military infrastructure in the region. · Tehran floats the idea of its own ground operation against American troops in the Middle East. We discuss the feasibility of this idea with our guest later in the program. · In his latest government reshuffle, Vladimir Zelensky appoints a new acting defense minister amid…
One of the Waikato Comancheros' senior leaders has been sentenced to prison after admitting his role in a large-scale methamphetamine operation uncovered through the FBI's global Operation Trojan Shield investigation. The case marks another significant outcome from one of the world's most sophisticated organised crime investigations and follows years of legal challenges over the admissibility of encrypted communications evidence. Report by…
The New Zealand Government has described the New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as one of the country's most significant trade achievements in decades. It promises expanded export opportunities, reduced tariffs and stronger economic ties with one of the world's fastest-growing economies. · Trade agreements shape economies long after the political announcements surrounding them have faded. eLocal has examined the treaty itself together…
New surveillance technologies capable of tracking vehicle movements, integrating AI-driven monitoring and expanding digital policing are rapidly being deployed across the United States. A new report by journalist Greg Reese argues these developments raise profound constitutional questions that extend well beyond America and deserve attention from democracies worldwide. INR Report: Based on reporting by Greg Reese published on Substack: Flock,…
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