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June 12, 2026 The 'high bar' against censoring radio just got lower

The 'high bar' against censoring radio just got lower

On 5 September last year, Barry Soper stumbled over a departing Green MP’s pronouns on Newstalk ZB. His co-host pulled him up on air within seconds: “You are literally just being a boomer right now.” ...

June 12, 2026 Huffer threatens model with legal action it has no right to take, says Free Speech Union

Huffer threatens model with legal action it has no right to take, says Free Speech Union

MEDIA RELEASE11 June 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Free Speech Union has written to fashion brand Huffer after the company blocked Auckland model Elijah Timmins-Scanlon on social media and threatened t...

June 11, 2026 Huffer blocks and threatens HDCA proceedings against model

Huffer blocks and threatens HDCA proceedings against model


June 10, 2026 Regulators Poll June 2026

Regulators Poll June 2026


June 8, 2026 Institutional neutrality at the University of Otago

Institutional neutrality at the University of Otago


June 3, 2026 $30.7 million committed to enforce a law that does not exist

$30.7 million committed to enforce a law that does not exist

$30.7 million committed to enforce a law that does not existThis morning the Children's Commissioner and a cross-sector coalition called on the Government to build an independent online-safety regulat...