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Heather du Plessis-Allan argues media bias isn’t the problem—denying it is

NZME senior journalist Heather du Plessis-Allan argues that media bias isn’t what erodes trust. Rather it’s pretending the bias doesn’t exist.

Her critique is aimed at Jeff Bezos, who recently blocked The Washington Post from endorsing US Democrat candidate for president, Kamala Harris, causing a backlash among readers and staff.

4 November 2024

Dr Matt Shelton speaks out on COVID vaccine harm at NZ roadshow

Dr Matt Shelton, a co-founder of NZ Doctors Speaking Out with Science (NZDSOS), is on a mission to address what he calls a “one-sided propaganda campaign” around COVID vaccines.

Shelton is leading the “Safe & Effective” Roadshow, a nationwide event aimed at sharing research and testimonies on vaccine side effects and pandemic policies.

4 November 2024

Time to expose Parliament’s secret expenses: Why transparency matters

The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union (TPU) is calling for transparency in Parliament’s expense regime, which currently allows non-ministerial MPs to sidestep public scrutiny.

Unlike ministers, MPs enjoy an exemption from Freedom of Information laws, meaning taxpayer-funded trips, like a recent Hawaiian trip by a Māori Party co-leader to Hawaii, can fly under the radar.

4 November 2024

Australia, US tighten ‘forever chemicals’ in water, but New Zealand holds off

Australia and the United States have drastically reduced allowable limits of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (otherwise known as “forever chemicals” ) in drinking water, while New Zealand maintains its higher limits.

These are man-made chemicals that don’t break down and can build up in the environment and our bodies, often causing health risks.

4 November 2024

Boeing shifts from DEI toward ‘merit-based’ hiring amid financial strain

Boeing has disbanded its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) department as the company redirects its focus to what it calls a “merit-based performance system.”

Former Vice President Sara Lian Bowen, who previously led DEI efforts, has left the company. The move, according to some, is part of a shift by large corporations away from “woke” policies due to economic pressure.

4 November 2024

NZ hospitals urged to adopt single rooms to improve safety and care

Researchers from the University of Otago argue that it’s time for New Zealand to make single rooms standard in all public hospitals. They contend providing patients with single rooms must be a basic care standard for future renovations and new builds.

Currently, shared rooms are common, often housing up to six patients, including men and women together, which raises safety and ethical concerns.

4 November 2024

RFK Jr aims to majorly disrupt vaccine orthodoxy under a possible Trump administration

Robert F. Kennedy Jr has made it clear that he wants access to federal health data to assess vaccine safety if former President Donald Trump wins the election.

In an interview with CNN, Trump’s transition co-chair, Howard Lutnick, confirmed Kennedy’s interest in obtaining vaccine data.