NEWS
Paul Brennan brings you the latest headlines: Thousands gathered at Waitangi for a dawn service and celebrations, but political tensions flared. Shane Jones slammed the powhiri, while ACT’s David Seymour had his microphone taken twice mid-speech. Labour rejected the Maori Party call for a Māori commissioner, and the government is considering extending resource consents for growers and orchardists. Unemployment hit 5.1%, the highest since 2020. Internationally, Trump proposed a US “takeover” of Gaza, Sweden saw its deadliest mass shooting, and Australia to tie foreign aid to gender equality.
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ANALYSIS
RCR Political Commentator William McGimpsey considers how Waitangi Day has become a source of such division.This year, the debate is centred on David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill, which many Kiwi’s feel has turned into a never-ending taxpayer burden. It also raises big questions about democracy—should everyone be treated equally under the law, or do minority groups need special protections? McGimpsey explores both sides, with perspectives from Don Brash and Dr Areti Metuamate. He also looks at Janet Dickson’s court case backed by Hobson’s Pledge, challenging compulsory Māori Tikanga training. Meanwhile, Trump’s shocking claim to “take over” Gaza sparks debate—reckless or strategic?
THE SIGNPOST
We're thrilled to launch RCR 360 today, a brand-new segment diving into key issues—starting with Alistair Harding on Democracy. Watch the trailer now on the new RCR website.- RCR.media
To mark Waitangi Day, check out Simon O’Connor’s interview with Professor Paul Moon, uncovering fascinating Waitangi history.
On Legal Hub, Katie Ashby-Koppens exposes DNA contamination concerns in Covid jabs with a petition to the US FDA, plus the Covid-19 Inquiry webinar replay is live.
For some gripping stories Paul Brennan talks to Free Speech Union CEO Jonathan Ayling about the risks of vague hate crime laws, Maree Buske interviews Erin Friday, a mother who saved her child from transgenderism and Jaspreet Boparai talks to Margaret Byfield, who battled the US Federal Government for 27 years.
Meanwhile, If you like a good If you like a good yarn and you’re following Oinky Lux, Kiwi Farm is back, and episode 64 is an absolute fiasco!
And yes, our new RCR+ site is live! Sign up now for FREE exclusive content!
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NEWS
Paul Brennan brings you the latest headlines: Thousands gathered at Waitangi for a dawn service and celebrations, but political tensions flared. Shane Jones slammed the powhiri, while ACT’s David Seymour had his microphone taken twice mid-speech. Labour rejected the Maori Party call for a Māori commissioner, and the government is considering extending resource consents for growers and orchardists. Unemployment hit 5.1%, the highest since 2020. Internationally, Trump proposed a US “takeover” of Gaza, Sweden saw its deadliest mass shooting, and Australia to tie foreign aid to gender equality.
Don't miss out—sign up now for your free trial of RCR Bites News and get essential, no-nonsense news delivered straight to your inbox every weekday!
ANALYSIS
RCR Political Commentator William McGimpsey considers how Waitangi Day has become a source of such division.This year, the debate is centred on David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill, which many Kiwi’s feel has turned into a never-ending taxpayer burden. It also raises big questions about democracy—should everyone be treated equally under the law, or do minority groups need special protections? McGimpsey explores both sides, with perspectives from Don Brash and Dr Areti Metuamate. He also looks at Janet Dickson’s court case backed by Hobson’s Pledge, challenging compulsory Māori Tikanga training. Meanwhile, Trump’s shocking claim to “take over” Gaza sparks debate—reckless or strategic?
THE SIGNPOST
We're thrilled to launch RCR 360 today, a brand-new segment diving into key issues—starting with Alistair Harding on Democracy. Watch the trailer now on the new RCR website.- RCR.media
To mark Waitangi Day, check out Simon O’Connor’s interview with Professor Paul Moon, uncovering fascinating Waitangi history.
On Legal Hub, Katie Ashby-Koppens exposes DNA contamination concerns in Covid jabs with a petition to the US FDA, plus the Covid-19 Inquiry webinar replay is live.
For some gripping stories Paul Brennan talks to Free Speech Union CEO Jonathan Ayling about the risks of vague hate crime laws, Maree Buske interviews Erin Friday, a mother who saved her child from transgenderism and Jaspreet Boparai talks to Margaret Byfield, who battled the US Federal Government for 27 years.
Meanwhile, If you like a good If you like a good yarn and you’re following Oinky Lux, Kiwi Farm is back, and episode 64 is an absolute fiasco!
And yes, our new RCR+ site is live! Sign up now for FREE exclusive content!