This is a fascinating chart, from Putting Down The Vase. It looks at the combined favourability of the Labour and Conservative leaders. They note: Previously, when one leader was in a rut there was ...

While I am not a fan of the BSA appointing itself as chief censor of the Internet, I do like some of the research they have produced. The annual survey of offensive words is always interesting, and ...

RNZ understands MPs Oriini Kaipara, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Tākuta Ferris and a representative for Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke met without their party co-leaders. The Tamihere family may have a majority ...

At Patreon, I have exclusive Wellington poll results about the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and MPs for Rongotai, Wellington Central and Ohariu.

Unlike other public service entities who are appointed by the Public Service Commissioner, the Commissioner and statutory Deputy Commissioners of Police are selected by the Prime Minister. There are ...

Far-right US influencer Candace Owens' Auckland event next year has been cancelled, after the commentator was earlier denied entry into Australia. Owens lost her bid to enter Australia after the ...

When a statutory regulator begins to stretch its mandate beyond what Parliament intended, it is not a minor procedural concern – it is a constitutional matter. The Broadcasting Standards Authority ...

Little to say here - the Ministry numbers speak for themselves "Highlights": Full attendance statistics (90% of days attended) The Minister responsible (Seymour) getting into a blame game over a ...

A woman repeatedly accused the Deputy Police Commissioner of sexual assault and other offences. She was charged with harassing the Deputy Police Commissioner, while he was never investigated over the ...

An astonishing video of Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa playing basketball with Admiral Brad Cooper (Centcom Commander) and Brigadier General Kevin Lambert (Operation Inherent Resolve Commander).