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November 24, 2025 Open justice matters: Permanent suppression in Massey Reserve homicide underscores urgent need for reform

Open justice matters: Permanent suppression in Massey Reserve homicide underscores urgent need for reform

21 November 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Open justice matters: Permanent suppression in Massey Reserve homicide underscores urgent need for reform  The Free Speech Union (FSU) says today’s decision gran...

November 21, 2025 Cath's livelihood is on the line.

Cath's livelihood is on the line.

This fight to protect Kiwis’ speech rights is not abstract. It’s affecting Kiwis individually and daily. You may remember one of our members, Catherine Simpson. Cath has her livelihood in the balance ...

November 14, 2025 New Poll: Kiwis want kids offline, but not at the cost of their own free speech

New Poll: Kiwis want kids offline, but not at the cost of their own free speech

14 November 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENew Poll: Kiwis want kids offline, but not at the cost of their own free speechThe Free Speech Union (FSU) warns that the Government’s proposed law to ban social m...

November 12, 2025 Police outrageously weaponise law, silencing sexual misconduct allegations

Police outrageously weaponise law, silencing sexual misconduct allegations

This job is full of tensions: 1️⃣ Major fights 2️⃣ Incredible victories. This week, I have experienced exactly that. Read on...1️⃣ A major fight on our hands: Police weaponise the Harmful Digital Comm...

November 12, 2025 Free speech victory! Bill to protect academic freedom passes Parliamentary vote

Free speech victory! Bill to protect academic freedom passes Parliamentary vote

12 November 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFree speech victory! Bill to protect academic freedom passes Parliamentary vote The Free Speech Union is thrilled that the Education and Training Amendment Bill (N...

November 12, 2025 Police abuse Harmful Digital Communications Act to silence sexual offending complaints against McSkimming

Police abuse Harmful Digital Communications Act to silence sexual offending complaints against McSkimming