Articles from ‘elocal magazine’

You have probably heard computer analogies used to explain how DNA works. Computers have properties that are fixed by precise programming and hardware. In these analogies, DNA is characterised as a set of complex instructions which are transcribed into proteins which in turn perform physiological functions that are specified by the genetic sequences stored in the DNA. Thus the public have come to think of DNA as a set of instructions or a…

As Chris Hipkins seeks a return to power, voters are being asked to look forward. But before New Zealand moves on, it is worth remembering what happened when Labour last held the reins. Report by eLocal · The latest RNZ/The Conversation article asks what Hipkins can learn from the downfall of former British Labour prime minister Keir Starmer. It focuses on leadership, voter fragmentation, and the pressures now facing social-democratic parties.…

By Soumya Bhamidipati, Journalist · A New Zealander accused of sharing violent extremist material and objectionable content online is now facing additional charges in Australia. · The 24-year-old was initially charged by Australian Federal Police in February, after he arrived at Perth Airport on a flight from overseas. · During a bag exam, Australian Border Force officers found videos on his phone of multiple "violent killings overseas linked…

Report by elocal · A discussion between Dave Trotter of Marsden Point News Radio, known to many readers through his regular NZ Fuel Watch updates, and transport commentator Karl Barkley has renewed debate over the future of New Zealand's Cook Strait freight network. · !Image Text · During a recent broadcast, the pair argued that the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal deserves renewed consideration as a long-term solution for both freight…

New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is the subject of an active investigation following complaints that are now being examined by both the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) and New Zealand Police. Report by elocal · RNZ understands the complaints relate to alleged historical conduct towards women. At this stage the allegations have not been substantiated, and no findings have been made. Chambers has strongly denied the…

An Auckland osteopath has been found guilty of negligence and malpractice after a disciplinary tribunal concluded he repeatedly crossed professional boundaries with a patient before engaging in serious sexual misconduct during the course of treatment. Report by elocal · The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (HPDT) has proposed cancelling the practitioner's registration and preventing him from re-registering for three years following…

The Canterbury man responsible for what authorities describe as the largest illegal lottery ever uncovered in New Zealand has avoided a prison sentence, receiving community-based penalties despite generating more than $11 million through a sophisticated online operation. Report by elocal · Waiariki McIlroy-Jones and his company, Jonez LRC Ltd, were sentenced in the Christchurch District Court after earlier pleading guilty to charges relating to…

The headlines over the past week have been dominated by the Middle East, ceasefires, the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices. While those events certainly deserve attention, here in New Zealand the ships continue to tell a reassuring story. Looking at our latest shipping data and comparing it with previous weeks, the fuel supply chain remains active, and importantly, fuel prices are now beginning to reflect that stability. · Christchurch appears to…

There is an old saying in journalism: · "Never tell people what to think. Tell them enough so they can think for themselves." · For most of modern history that was exactly how the public consumed information. Editors decided what to publish, journalists gathered the facts, opinion writers argued their case, and readers reached their own conclusions. · The internet changed that. · Suddenly anyone could publish. Corporate media no longer…

The Rape Gang Inquiry has now concluded the first phase of its work. It was established to examine one of the most horrendous scandals in the long history of our country: the systematic targeting of vulnerable girls, overwhelmingly White British, by predominantly Muslim Pakistani gangs across towns and cities up and down the nation. · The evidence presented throughout the hearings confirmed what had long been known but repeatedly denied by many…