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National's poll numbers continue to trend in the wrong direction, prompting renewed debate over the Government's performance halfway through its first term. In this opinion piece, Andy Loader argues that two issues above all others are driving voter dissatisfaction: the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and what he sees as the Coalition's failure to deliver on key pre-election commitments regarding race-based policies. He contends that unless those…

The Primary Land Users Group (P.L.U.G.) has issued an open letter to the Chair and Councillors of the Waikato Regional Council calling for the proposed Lake Waikare–Whangamarino Action Plan to be rejected. The organisation argues the proposal could impose significant costs on ratepayers, farmers and the regional economy while questioning whether sufficient economic analysis has been undertaken to justify the plan. Report by elocal · The Primary…

US Vice President JD Vance has reignited debate over Jeffrey Epstein's connections to intelligence agencies, suggesting the convicted sex offender likely had links to American or Israeli intelligence services. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, Vance also criticised what he described as foreign influence efforts opposing the Trump administration's negotiations with Iran. INR Report: Based on reporting by Slay News HERE:…

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has criticised Western governments for banning RT broadcasts and warned that political leaders in Europe and North America are openly encouraging confrontation with Russia. Speaking during an interview with Tucker Carlson, Waters argued that public debate is being narrowed as governments increase defence spending and suppress alternative media voices. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE:…

Seven people are killed and nine others wounded in the sixth round of US attacks on Iran - with Tehran once again targeting American military infrastructure in the region. · Tehran floats the idea of its own ground operation against American troops in the Middle East. We discuss the feasibility of this idea with our guest later in the program. · In his latest government reshuffle, Vladimir Zelensky appoints a new acting defense minister amid…

One of the Waikato Comancheros' senior leaders has been sentenced to prison after admitting his role in a large-scale methamphetamine operation uncovered through the FBI's global Operation Trojan Shield investigation. The case marks another significant outcome from one of the world's most sophisticated organised crime investigations and follows years of legal challenges over the admissibility of encrypted communications evidence. Report by…

The New Zealand Government has described the New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as one of the country's most significant trade achievements in decades. It promises expanded export opportunities, reduced tariffs and stronger economic ties with one of the world's fastest-growing economies. · Trade agreements shape economies long after the political announcements surrounding them have faded. eLocal has examined the treaty itself together…

New surveillance technologies capable of tracking vehicle movements, integrating AI-driven monitoring and expanding digital policing are rapidly being deployed across the United States. A new report by journalist Greg Reese argues these developments raise profound constitutional questions that extend well beyond America and deserve attention from democracies worldwide. INR Report: Based on reporting by Greg Reese published on Substack: Flock,…

French lawmakers are considering new measures aimed at protecting elections from manipulation in the digital age. Critics warn the concept of “internal interference” could give the state sweeping authority to monitor political organisation, online debate and independent media. INR Report: Based on commentary by Matthieu Buge for RT HERE. · France is confronting a question now emerging across many Western democracies: when governments move from…

Protests erupt all over Ukraine as citizens protest Vladimir Zelensky’s decision to sack the country’s Defence Minister amid a controversial forced mobilisation campaign. · A Ukrainian businessman targeted by a bomb attack in Monaco pins the blame on Kiev's intelligence services. RT obtains exclusive information on the killer of the main suspect and his terror activities across the globe. · Our correspondent Steve Sweeney captures exclusive…