The stats analysis is in on the impact of the 2023 “more aggressive” policy change re police pursuits

Brb just gonna figure this out

Excellent from the New York Times editorial board. Its restraint makes it all the more chilling. Facts is facts. Are We Losing Our Democracy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

I was trying to figure out who the guy on RNZ right now reminds me of and realised it’s Tom Sainsbury’s instagram

This story was devastating to write. Imagine what it was like to live it.

If only people who were talented could just stick to their talents.

In Friday afternoon news …

Every year hundreds of New Zealand families experience perinatal loss. There’s a plan to build a nationwide system to give grieving whānau the support they need. But the plan’s authors are so exasperated by how slowly things are moving, they have taken the unusual step of going public.

I am forever impressed and appreciative of people’s willingness to tell their stories 🤍

I did some work for Paddy Gower Has Issues on the Online Casino Gambling Bill. Fair to say addicts think licensing 15 casinos here, who can advertise, is not a great idea.

After the story.

Have just sent a fresh round of questions off to Vietnam’s Embassy and Foreign Ministry but if past experience is anything to go by 🦗 🦗🦗

No extradition of Vietnamese officials accused of sexual assault

Jimmy Kimmel is back! “Efforts by leaders to pressure artists, journalists, and companies with retaliation for their speech strike at the heart of what it means to live in a free country.” www.nbcnews.com/business/med...

Ka haere au ki Taihape ☕️

I’m grateful to Annabelle’s parents for sharing her story. Their genuine hope is that it helps other kids. TW: suicide

On being a journalist in times of grief

This one has been a long time coming.

On infectious optimism 🤍

Breaking: major culture review at ACC. "We have fallen short"

The complexity of an abundant life that ended in no suspicious circumstances 💔

Up the Wahs!

This is so cool ❤️

When America sneezes …

MFAT emails reveal "security issue" over Fale Andrew Lesā

Fuck you, “Jeffrey”. (And also you Meta.) Thanks for your help @dylanreeve.com

Zara responds to the police documents release over the Forbes case.

Just out:

Please do share this story so people don’t fall for this shitty scam

Lots of different versions of this started doing the rounds on Facebook and instagram yesterday. I’m sure you know not to click on those links .. it’s a financial scam. Am worried though that some might fall for it. (Not to mention pissed off.)

Went out for dinner and put on a YouTube video for the dog. It’s eight hours of ducks. Got home to..

All the OIA docs have been proactively released. They still don’t answer why King made this decision.

This from @mojomathers.bsky.social is worth your time.

What a roller coaster

A judge rules against a claim taken under the HDCA against a journalist (my excellent colleague @whljustin.bsky.social )

Update:

I delve into the CV of a new Visiting Justice appointee.

I just tried to pay for my coffee with my swipe card. How’s your day going

David Seymour asked what relevance Te Tiriti has with law making. @glennmccnz.bsky.social has helpfully provided the answers.

I talked to The Detail about the terrorist entity designation being allowed to expire for the Proud Boys

Recent events suggest the Proud Boys are not showing fewer terrorist tendencies but..

Baby journo Paula

Here’s what’s changed - and what could change - when it comes to employment conditions. www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

So much for holding out for a diplomatic solution.

An occasional series on what goes on behind the stories.

I read this story with interest

I tried quite hard for answers. Sorry, this is the best I could get.

Here’s the timeline. It raises further questions.

Here’s the basis for why all hell would have broken loose on the ninth floor of the Beehive on Tuesday.