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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


October 31, 2025 The Ia Tangata Report Explainer

The Ia Tangata Report Explainer


October 30, 2025 Is this a sticking plaster solution?

Is this a sticking plaster solution?

Help! No I’m not asking for money...this time. I need your help to get my head around my position on this under 16 social media ban. I am speaking on a panel at our AGM on the 8th November about the t...

October 17, 2025 Put the BSA back in its place

Put the BSA back in its place

Who does the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) think they are?Veteran journalist and founder of The Platform, Sean Plunket, was landed with a BSA complaint this week because, apparently, recent c...