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The rollercoaster ride of skyrocketing food prices is slowing down, but don’t get too excited just yet

Food prices, which surged through 2023, have finally stabilised. However, Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen notes that food prices in July 2024 were still 18% higher than they were in July 2021. He calculated that households were spending nearly $300 a week on food on average compared to $225 in 2019.

5 September 2024

FDA approves new Novavax COVID vaccine without clinical trials, critics raise concerns

The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) emergency authorisation of a new COVID protein-based vaccine from Novavax was granted without requiring clinical data. Instead, animal testing data was deemed sufficient for authorisation. Some critics, however, aren’t entirely convinced.

5 September 2024

China’s foreign interference among threats highlighted in new SIS report

New Zealand’s Security Intelligence Service’s (SIS) second annual security threat environment report has highlighted espionage and interference activities by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in New Zealand.

5 September 2024

Jeffrey Tucker: Mark Zuckerberg’s admission that Facebook censored content for the Biden Administration has many wondering why now?

According to author Jeffrey Tucker, Mark Zuckerberg’s open admission of Facebook’s censorship under pressure from the Biden administration is startling.

5 September 2024

Professional babysitters pushing up prices

Babysitting has turned professional, and with it, so have the prices. Now, instead of a mere sitter, you’re likely hiring a fully qualified, first-aid-certified, over-25 professional who can handle everything from pick-ups to homework, but that comes at a cost.

5 September 2024

Radio New Zealand should stick to their knitting because what they’re doing isn’t working

RNZ’s strategy of trying to be everything to everyone is costing them dearly, with their audience numbers dropping despite their core demographic of Kiwis aged 65+ growing.

5 September 2024

New research shows that New Zealand universities have a problem with academic freedom

A new report, Unpopular Opinions: Academic Freedom in New Zealand, sheds light on a growing crisis in Kiwi universities. They might be more worried about brand management than fostering open debate, according to Dr James Kierstead.