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NZ parties standing by anti-science candidates

Ryan Hamilton, the National party's candidate for Hamilton East, has gone to ground after controversial social media posts were unearthed by Radio NZ.

AAP · Sep 18, 2023

Mangosuthu Buthelezi was a man of immense political talent and contradictions

Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi, who has died, was a history maker. He was born on 27 August 1928 into a tumultuous global century, and into the local conditions of racist rule.

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2023

Major Forster CBD development three years late, millions over budget

Councillor says project not good value for money for ratepayers.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 9, 2023

New Zealand Labour’s support sinks to worst level in six years, poll finds

Prime minister Chris Hipkins says Labour now ‘underdogs’ as National gains ground ahead of 14 October election

The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2023

Why a ban on cellphones in schools might be more of a distraction than the problem it’s trying to fix

The National Party’s promised ban on cellphones in schools has been touted by leader Christopher Luxon as a “common sense” and “practical” way to address New Zealand’s poor academic achievement.

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2023

Ireland’s far-right party in crisis amid claims of stolen gold

Confusion over whether Justin Barrett remains leader of National party after his allegations of theft

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023

South Africa's ANC controls eight of nine provinces - why the Western Cape will remain elusive in the 2024 elections

The African National Congress (ANC), which governs South Africa, finally held its postponed Western Cape provincial elective congress in June. This was after painstaking years of electing branch and regional executives. The new executive is the first elected ANC Western Cape provincial executive in six years.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2023

The downfall of Kiri Allan: New Zealand wrestles with mental health debate

High-profile minister’s resignation prompts questions about toll of working in parliament and how to talk about mental health struggles

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023

Barnaby Joyce and Keith Pitt oppose total ban of online gambling ads

National party MPs argue it is a ‘legitimate industry’ and that it should be ‘managed appropriately’ to avoid commercial stations suffering

The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2023

New Zealand opposition leader caught on hot mic calling country ‘negative, wet and whiny’

Christopher Luxon’s comments caught on microphone while the National party leader spoke to farmers, four months out from the general election

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2023