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December 3, 2025 Veterinary Council puts an ex-vet on a short leash

Veterinary Council puts an ex-vet on a short leash

Why has the Veterinary Council put an ex-vet on a short leash? Someone who hasn’t even practised as a vet for over a decade?The Veterinary Council has censured Leo Molloy, ordering him to pay $23,000 ...

November 28, 2025 Back in court for publishing dissent, again?!

Back in court for publishing dissent, again?!

Remember me? With your help, the Free Speech Union successfully defended me after CCP lackey Morgan Xiao tried to silence me earlier this year using New Zealand’s Harmful Digital Communications Act.We...

November 21, 2025 Cath's livelihood is on the line.

Cath's livelihood is on the line.

This fight to protect Kiwis’ speech rights is not abstract. It’s affecting Kiwis individually and daily. You may remember one of our members, Catherine Simpson. Cath has her livelihood in the balance ...

November 12, 2025 Police outrageously weaponise law, silencing sexual misconduct allegations

Police outrageously weaponise law, silencing sexual misconduct allegations

This job is full of tensions: 1️⃣ Major fights 2️⃣ Incredible victories. This week, I have experienced exactly that. Read on...1️⃣ A major fight on our hands: Police weaponise the Harmful Digital Comm...

November 4, 2025 Helen Joyce barred from... taking notes?

Helen Joyce barred from... taking notes?

I'm on the ground with prominent Irish author and journalist Helen Joyce during our jam-packed tour. I am stepping into our public event in Hamilton with Helen, but need to quickly tell you this extra...

October 31, 2025 How the Law Commission’s Ia Tangata Report Could Silence Everyday Speech

How the Law Commission’s Ia Tangata Report Could Silence Everyday Speech