The Free Speech Union (FSU) has welcomed the Government’s decision to disestablish the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA), describing the move as a major reversal of what it calls years of regulatory overreach into online speech. By elocal staff · In a media release issued on May 6, Free Speech Union Chief Executive Jillaine Heather said the Government had made “the right call” by abandoning the BSA model and instead investigating voluntary…

A renewed spotlight has been placed on the structure of the global monetary system following a wide-ranging interview with author and researcher G. Edward Griffin. Interviewed By International Journalist Lara Logan. At the centre of the discussion is a claim that challenges conventional understanding: · “The Federal Reserve system… it’s a scam.” · The assertion reflects a broader argument that most people do not fully understand how modern…

Kiwibank Update: Markets Hold Steady As Pressure Builds Beneath The Surface · by elocal Economics Desk · Kiwibank’s latest commentary paints a picture of an economy that, on the surface, appears stable, but beneath that surface, pressure is continuing to build across multiple fronts. · At the centre of the update is a growing disconnect between global market behaviour and underlying economic risk. · Oil Volatility Returns · Global oil markets…

By The Conversation · Amid a worsening global energy crisis, New Zealand and Singapore’s freshly struck deal to keep fuel and other essential goods flowing is being touted as a boost to supply chain resilience. · The agreement commits both countries not to impose export restrictions on each other during economic upheaval. But it also highlights an uncomfortable reality facing New Zealand’s energy security, which depends heavily on fuel stored…

A German economist writing satire about New Zealand sounds like the opening line of a bad joke. · The joke gets longer when you learn the plot: two Martian auditors land in the Wairarapa expecting humanity at its best, are promptly fined for parking without consent, and proceed on a reluctant tiki tour of the country in the company of a Wellington bureaucrat named Ben, who has quietly decided his career is over and he may as well help them. What…

New Zealand’s fuel distribution network is continuing to show signs of increasing operational strain as tanker movements become more concentrated around key ports while several regional terminals remain without confirmed incoming shipments. Exclusive report for elocal by Dave Trotter · The latest NZ Fuel Watch interim shipping charts, updated Friday May 8, reveal only five new fuel vessels currently entering the national distribution cycle this…

The Free Speech Union is today writing to Police asking why an Auckland woman was telephoned at home, with Police calling her mother first, and then called into a station to be told a Facebook post was "unkind" and "unwelcoming to the Indian community". No offence has been alleged. No threat of violence has been alleged. According to public reporting over the past 48 hours, Renee-Rose Schwenke posted a photo captioned "Welcome to New India…

Migrants applying for New Zealand citizenship will soon be required to pass a new multiple-choice citizenship test under a government initiative expected to take effect in late 2027. By RNZ Parliamentary reporters · The proposed test will require applicants to demonstrate knowledge of what the government describes as the “responsibilities and privileges” of being a New Zealand citizen. Topics are expected to include democratic principles, the…

At Acacia Cove Village, life doesn’t get smaller. It gets easier, more social, and a whole lot more enjoyable. With the day-to-day taken care of, your time becomes your own again. That means: · • more time to do what you enjoy • more opportunities to connect • more freedom to actually live · And then there’s the lifestyle. · As Bruce Cullington explains: · “Another really popular reason that people go to villages is because they offer…

For buyers looking to secure a position in one of Auckland’s most active growth areas, this is a timely opportunity. Why Drury Is Moving · Drury is rapidly transforming into a major residential and commercial hub in South Auckland. · Significant investment is already underway, including: · New schools and education facilities Transport upgrades and planned rail connections Expanding retail and commercial centres Community infrastructure…

It happens in a split second. · A crunch. · A scrape. · That sinking “Uh ohh…” feeling in your stomach. · Whether it’s a car park mishap or a serious collision, the stress can be overwhelming. But in Pukekohe, there’s one simple piece of advice: · Keep calm and call the experts. · For more than 30 years, Classic Auto Body Panel & Paint Ltd has been the trusted name in collision repair across Pukekohe and the greater Franklin region. What began…

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After two years of recession, it appeared Germany’s economy had stabilised during 2025 and was beginning to edge back toward growth. · However, according to RT Newsroom, beneath the headline figures a much deeper transformation is taking place inside Europe’s largest economy. The article argues that Germany’s limited economic recovery is being driven overwhelmingly by government spending while large parts of the private sector continue…

The West is busy rewriting the history of World War II, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated ahead of the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany. · Russian officials have repeatedly accused the US and EU member states of distorting historical truth and belittling the crucial role of the Soviet Union, which lost an estimated 27 million people in what is known in Russia as the Great Patriotic War. Speaking on…

The Pentagon has declassified and released a batch of government files on unidentified flying objects (UFOs), describing the move as a “historic transparency effort.” The release, published on a dedicated page on the website of the US Department of War, contains hundreds of documents, videos, intelligence reports and witness accounts spanning decades. · The files reportedly include: · FBI interviews NASA mission transcripts Military pilot…

By Frank Bergman · A large citizen-led election integrity investigation into Detroit’s 2020 election is claiming it has uncovered major irregularities involving absentee ballots, missing envelopes and questionable voter records. · The investigation is reportedly being led by New Jersey resident Yehuda Miller, Check My Vote founder Phani Mantravadi and Patty McMurray of The Gateway Pundit. · According to the report, more than 100 volunteers are…

Airports in Southern Russia resume operations as air defences continue to repel Ukrainian drone attacks.That's despite the 'Moscow-declared ceasefire' with Kiev having already come into effect. · Washington awaits - with Tehran set to respond to the US peace proposal by the end of the day. But hope for a positive outcome is fading after Iran accuses America of abandoning diplomacy following an overnight exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz.…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has suffered major losses in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, as well as local elections across England. Despite growing internal pressure, Starmer has rejected calls to resign. · Labour emerged as the largest loser from Thursday’s elections. As results continued coming in Friday evening, the party had reportedly lost more than 1,300 local council seats in England, around five…

Trump announces a three day ceasefire and prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine! · This is a huge step towards ending the war, and I think the situation in Iran has a lot to do with it. · If Trump is able to resolve both of these conflicts before the midterms, the Dems are in serious trouble. Trump is setting himself up to have insanely positive optics heading into November. When Trump end the wars, gas prices will plummet, the critics will…

For Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer and one of its most densely populated nations, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early 2026 exposed fault lines that politicians and technocrats have long preferred to ignore. · The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most consequential waterways on earth. Roughly 21 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, it channels nearly 20% of the world’s oil trade, functioning as the jugular vein of the global…

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Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garaging 2 Floor Area 170.4 m2 Porches 3.4 m2 Total Area 173.8 m2 Description · Don’t miss the opportunity to secure your dream home in the fast-growing Drury area. Located within the exciting new Feldspar Crossing development, this community is set to benefit from significant investment and major new infrastructure. Ideal for first-home buyers, families, or investors, this home is part of a vibrant master-planned…

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garaging 1 Floor Area 128 m2 Total Area 128 m2 Description · Brand-new 4-bedroom home in the fast-growing Hunua Views community. This modern single-level design offers open-plan living, stone benchtop, heat pump and internal access garage, with no rear neighbour backing onto a reserve for added privacy. Close to schools, parks, walkways and future Drury Town Centre. Easy motorway access and strong growth ahead.…

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