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New study challenges CO2 as the main driver of climate change

A new climate science study claims that clouds and sunlight—not carbon dioxide—are driving global warming.

In the study, scientists Ned Nikolov and Karl Zeller challenge the mainstream view that CO2 is the primary cause of global warming.

18 September 2024

Read the room! Wellington mayor claims she had to sell her car to cope with cost of living crisis

Wellington’s mayor, Tory Whanau, says she is feeling the pinch from rising living costs. Whanau said in an interview with Nick Mills that she sold her car to help pay the bills.

With mortgage rates doubling and business closures increasing, the capital is facing tough times—but Whanau remains optimistic.

18 September 2024

Massey University staff survey raises free speech concerns

A recent survey at Massey University has raised alarms about a perceived lack of free speech among staff. The university’s internal staff engagement survey revealed only 5% of academics feel there is open, two-way communication at the institution, and 66% disagree entirely.

18 September 2024

Ex-mayor clashes with Dunedin supermarket over Palestinian flag

Former Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins had an unexpected confrontation at a local supermarket over a flag of Palestine. Carrying a rolled-up flag, Hawkins was asked to leave it at customer services, which led to a bit of a standoff.

18 September 2024

Culture shift at school after cellphone ban introduced

Since banning cellphones, Auckland’s Mount Albert Grammar school has seen more students playing sports, talking to each other, and even breaking windows with rugby balls (oops).

18 September 2024

Immigrant reflects on the positives of life in New Zealand

Life in New Zealand gets a big thumbs up from one Filipino immigrant who’s spent the last four and a half years here. From friendly locals to family-friendly workplaces, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows—but it’s pretty close!

18 September 2024

Experts and critics unite in Christchurch to challenge COVID narrative

A Christchurch conference is bringing together international experts in oncology, ICU care, law, and behavioural science, alongside some well-known critics of mainstream COVID health narratives and a good bit of debate about what “Be Kind” really meant.