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January 30, 2026 Why is a foreign embassy telling the NZ Herald what it can publish?

Why is a foreign embassy telling the NZ Herald what it can publish?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWhy is a foreign embassy telling the NZ Herald what it can publish? The Free Speech Union says remarks from the Chinese Embassy criticising a New Zealand Herald opinion column, wr...

January 26, 2026 New Nursing Code risks gagging nurses and undermining public trust

New Nursing Code risks gagging nurses and undermining public trust


January 23, 2026 New Nursing Code risks gagging nurses and undermining public trust

New Nursing Code risks gagging nurses and undermining public trust

23 January 2026New Nursing Code risks gagging nurses and undermining public trust The Free Speech Union is raising serious concerns about the Nursing Council’s proposed Code of Conduct, warning that n...

January 21, 2026 Australia's rushed hate speech laws highlight risks of emotion-driven legislation

Australia's rushed hate speech laws highlight risks of emotion-driven legislation

21 January 2026  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Australia's rushed hate speech laws highlight risks of emotion-driven legislation “New Zealand should learn from the problems emerging in Australia's new anti-ha...

January 13, 2026 Telecommunications Bill raises questions about encryption and offshore providers

Telecommunications Bill raises questions about encryption and offshore providers

13 January 2026  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Telecommunications Bill raises questions about encryption and offshore providers Proposed changes to New Zealand’s telecommunications laws could significantly af...

January 13, 2026 Submission on The Telecommunications Bill's effect on free expression online.

Submission on The Telecommunications Bill's effect on free expression online.

Read our submission to the Economic Development, Science and Innovation (EDSI) Select Committee, where we raised concerns about the Telecommunications and Other Matters Amendment Bill's potential effe...