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October 16, 2025 Institutional neutrality non-negotiable for universities: Second reading of academic freedom bill sparks debate

Institutional neutrality non-negotiable for universities: Second reading of academic freedom bill sparks debate

16 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEInstitutional neutrality non-negotiable for universities: Second reading of academic freedom bill sparks debateIf we want our universities to be institutions of tru...

October 15, 2025 Sean Plunket canary in coal mine: BSA overreach a dangerous step

Sean Plunket canary in coal mine: BSA overreach a dangerous step

15 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESean Plunket canary in coal mine: BSA overreach a dangerous stepThe Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) appears to be regulating podcasters such as Sean Plunket ...

October 10, 2025 Name suppression lets alleged vandal of Winston Peters’ home dodge accountability

Name suppression lets alleged vandal of Winston Peters’ home dodge accountability

10 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEName suppression lets alleged vandal of Winston Peters’ home dodge accountabilityGranting name suppression to the individual accused of breaking into Winston Peters...

October 10, 2025 Ensure Lucy gets justice

Ensure Lucy gets justice

Today we have an urgent request. With protest the word on everyone’s lips right now after a tumultuous week, we need your financial support to win a vital case that could define the future of peaceful...

October 8, 2025 Protest pressures: A tempting but dangerous bill

Protest pressures: A tempting but dangerous bill

The right to protest is a hot topic this week, have you noticed?Today, disruptive Pro-Palestinian protestors were arrested outside an event in Christchurch, and yesterday there was widespread coverage...

October 8, 2025 Request for Review: Majority Decision in Pauline Davies Against Rotorua Daily Post Inconsistent with Media Council Principles

Request for Review: Majority Decision in Pauline Davies Against Rotorua Daily Post Inconsistent with Media Council Principles