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We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti-counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations By Khachatur Manukyan, University of Notre Dame · Benjamin Franklin understood something fundamental about money that still shapes modern economies: Money only works when people believe it is real. · In the early 18th century, the British colonies suffered from a chronic shortage of gold and silver coins, forcing local…

The NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party is calling on all everyday New Zealanders, hunters, fishers, 4WD clubs, jet boaters, and outdoor enthusiasts to fiercely oppose the Government’s newly introduced Conservation Amendment Bill, labelling it a direct assault on the traditional Kiwi way of life. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · The Bill, touted by Conservation Minister Tama Potaka as a move to "cut red tape," introduces a dangerous new statutory mandate…

New Zealanders overwhelmingly believe professional regulators should stay out of practitioners’ politics, according to new polling released today by the Free Speech Union. The Curia poll of 1,000 voters found 54% believe regulators such as the Medical and Nursing Councils should only discipline doctors and nurses for incompetence or negligence. Only 18% believe regulators should also discipline practitioners for views expressed on social media…

New Zealand has gradually become a more racist country as time has gone by and this process has been ably assisted by the mainstream media. In my opinion, part of the reason is due to the Treaty of Waitangi. The Treaty is a simple document signed in simple times which, if the explanation given by that revered elder Māori statesman, Sir Apirana Ngata - M.A., LLB., Litt.D., is to be considered true, made us all one people with equal rights as…

Labour has unveiled its candidate list for the November election, introducing 30 new candidates and signalling a significant refresh of the party's parliamentary team as it seeks to return to government. !Labour Election List Launch · Labour leader Chris Hipkins unveils the party's candidate list for the November election. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone · Labour has unveiled its candidate list for the November election, introducing 30 new…

A public dispute has erupted between Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers over the decision to launch a review into Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo's conduct during the period he was engaging with the Labour Party before being announced as one of Labour's highest-ranked election candidates. Naidoo, who currently serves as New Zealand Police's Ethnic, Iwi and Community Relationships Manager, was unveiled this week as…

The High Court at Rotorua has heard emotional evidence from friends and associates of Harley Shrimpton as the murder trial of Piripi Tukaokao and Tuara Heke continues. The Crown alleges Shrimpton was kidnapped and murdered in November 2023 following escalating disputes linked to drug debts. The trial is now examining the relationships, messages and events leading up to his disappearance and death. · Friend Warned Police Before Shrimpton…

New Zealand's rural economy is taking centre stage this week as a sold-out Fieldays opens at Mystery Creek, highlighting a sector enjoying one of its strongest periods in recent years. With more than 1,100 exhibitors and vendors on site, the annual agricultural showcase reflects growing confidence across farming, horticulture and agribusiness. The strong turnout comes as dairy, red meat, horticulture and even the long-struggling wool sector…

The Government has unveiled a new $51 million programme designed to accelerate the rollout of methane-reduction technology across New Zealand farms, signalling a major commitment to technology-led emissions reduction rather than taxation. Announced at Fieldays in Hamilton, the Early Adoption Accelerator will provide dollar-for-dollar funding to help move methane-reducing technologies from the development stage into widespread commercial use.…

New Zealand's hoped-for economic recovery is facing fresh challenges, according to Kiwibank economists Jarrod Kerr and Alexandra Turcu, who say rising global uncertainty, higher interest rate expectations and a struggling construction sector are combining to slow momentum across the economy. By Elocal Economics Desk · Speaking on the latest episode of Markets, Mystics & Mayhem, the pair examined the fallout from unexpectedly strong US…