Tag: Politicians
No apologies over fabricated terror plot from pollies or lobby groups
COMMENTARY: By Greg Barns
When it comes to antisemitism, politicians in Australia are often quick to jump on the claim without waiting for evidence.
With notable...
Golriz Ghahraman’s exit from politics shows the toll of online bullying...
ANALYSIS: By Cassandra Mudgway, University of Canterbury
The high-stress nature of working in politics is increasingly taking a toll on staff and politicians. But an...
Rob Campbell: Public service bosses of ‘Pyongponeke’ forget who they’re supposed...
COMMENTARY: By Rob Campbell
In Pyongyang there is a public service which would appeal to our own Public Service Commissioner in Aotearoa New Zealand. It...
Speaking to the world, but mirroring Australia’s off-again, on-again Pacific engagement
REVIEW: By Rowan Callick
Radio Australia was conceived at the beginning of the Second World War out of Canberra’s desire to counter Japanese propaganda in...
Nick Rockel: Why are there no rightwing comedians?
COMMENTARY: By Nick Rockel
You’re watching mainstream media and you hear someone articulate a clearly thought through leftwing position with the pros and cons sensibly...
PNG statesman Sir Peter Barter a strong supporter of the free...
OBITUARY: A personal reflection by Scott Waide in Lae
Australian-born former PNG cabinet minister and Madang businessman Sir Sir Peter Leslie Charles Barter, 82 --...
Commemoration held in Tahiti for politicians on a ‘vanished’ flight
RNZ Pacific
A commemoration has been held in French Polynesia to mark the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of a leading opposition politician in the...
National’s leader Luxon and Bridges test covid-19 positive – record 696...
RNZ News
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is the latest in a string of members of Parliament reported to have tested positive to covid-19 as...
Facing up to anti-mandate protesters at Parliament – the brutal reality
National Māori Authority chair Matthew Tukaki has seen plenty of protests and received his fair share of abuse, but what’s been happening in Wellington...
