For New Zealand to innovate and compete, science investment must increase as a proportion of GDP.

A Ministry of Justice insights briefing has been pointed to as evidence of the violent nature of our prison population. This is why it’s flawed.

(Chaos.)

The mythical filibuster never came to fruition, and the day's circus was all for nothing.

Underinvesting in early parenthood isn't saving money, it's just shifting the burden to justice, health and education systems down the line.

Christopher Luxon’s war on 'Māorification' is heavy on rhetoric, light on substance — and risks pushing National too far right.

One MP in particular has been at the heart of the decline, and his name rhymes with Shminston Smeeters.

The government has made some 'tough but necessary choices' to claw back some cash. Here's where the axe might fall on Thursday.

New Zealand's alarming child and youth mental health stats reflect political choices.

A close reading of our parliamentary debates reveals when the fight against PC gave way to the war on woke – and the exact point the two crossed over.

'The unquestioning acceptance of the intimidatory nature of haka seems out-of-step with the constant claim that the House of Representatives is a place for "robust debate".'