Commentary
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France pushes to open the door to euthanasia
Yesterday, the French National Assembly voted on passing a bill legalising assisted dying. This marks the next phase in a year-long debate on euthanasia and assisted dying. ...
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New research shows adolescent cannabis use linked to higher psychiatric risks
It is no secret that many young people believe that marijuana is a safe and natural drug and is the most commonly tried illegal drug ...
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New research highlights how Fatherhood strengthens child well-being
For decades, researchers have focused on mother-child dynamics, parenting styles, and their effects on psychological well-being and physical health. However, recent research has examined fatherhood ...
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What the State of the Nation report doesn’t tell us about child well-being
Commentary by ‘Alapasita Pomelile The Salvation Army’s annual State of the Nation (SOTN) report offers a grim overview of the reality faced by many of ...
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American Medical Association shifts stance on gender‑related surgeries for children
Another one bites the dust. The American Medical Association (AMA) recently announced it no longer supports “gender-affirming surgeries” for children under 18. This marks another ...
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Born alive. Left to die. This is abortion.
Commentary by Ala Pomelile Across the Tasman, a quiet crisis unfolds in Australian hospital rooms. While debates about making abortion even more accessible dominate headlines, ...
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Open Letter To Christian Political Parties – #Election2026
Why ‘Christian’ parties shouldn’t expect different results, unless… There have been many “Christian” or social-conservative parties since 2002 – including Christian Heritage NZ, United Future, ...
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The slippery slope of organ donation and assisted dying
In an opinion piece (in response to a Stuff NZ article on organ donations and assisted dying), Dr John Kleinsman of the Nathaniel Centre for ...
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Department of Health report confirms sex-selective abortions in the UK
For years, it was dismissed as a 'conspiracy theory' or a statistical impossibility. But new data from the UK Department of Health and Social Care ...
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New studies warn against early phone use and the digital toll on young people
We used to worry about what our kids were watching on TV. Now, experts say the bigger risk isn't just the content—it's the 'portal in ...
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WHO estimates about 73 million abortions occur globally each year
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there is estimated to be around 73 million induced abortions annually worldwide. This estimate corresponds to approximately 200,000 ...
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Trump gets it wrong on cannabis rescheduling decision – A response
Hello, I’m Laura Stack, the Founder and CEO of the nonprofit, Johnny’s Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention. I formed our nonprofit after our 19-year-old son, Johnny, ...
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Transatlantic backlash against sex rejecting procedures
Breaking news – and good news, mostly – on the puberty blocker and ‘gender affirming care’ front. The United States Secretary of Health, Robert Kennedy ...
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The unequivocal decline of the trans identity among young people in the U.S.
For the past few years, mainstream media—both here in New Zealand and abroad—have portrayed the rise of gender ideology, in particular transgenderism, as an inevitable, ...
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Abortion statistics reveal disturbing upward trend
Written by Simon O’Connor The tragedy of abortion continues to rise in New Zealand, with the latest annual report from the Ministry of Health – for ...
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Number of abortions jumps 34% since law change
The Abortion Services Annual Report 2025 was quietly released last week and signals a massive jump in abortions from 13,246 in 2020 to almost 18,000 ...
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Puberty Blockers decision puts children back at risk
Family First NZ says that a decision by a judge today in the Wellington High Court to pause the ban on puberty blockers could have ...
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The “inevitable” cannabis narrative is starting to crack
Legalising cannabis as a move aligned with history’s progress is beginning to crack, at least in the United States. A referendum campaign is gaining momentum ...
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Castration and sterilisation – A misguided path to longevity
Opinion: Simon O’Connor A recent international study led by the University of Otago has been looking at how preventing reproduction in mammals can lead to a longer ...
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2:1 Support For Ban On Puberty Blockers
A new poll has found more than 2:1 support for the ban on puberty blockers announced recently by the Government, with only 23% opposing the ...
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As countries pull back on puberty blockers, New Zealand remains passive