In this episode of Daybreak – the Media Council agrees that misogynistic abuse aimed at female MPs is actually okay after all; new research links early smartphone use to poorer mental health; All Black Beauden Barrett talks up ‘family first’; NZ’s emerging political gender divide; Barclays Bank joins other banks in less virtue signalling; UK commentator realises that the treatment of Israel Folau was nonsensical and disproportionate; Giggle v Tickle is back in court in Australia as the Aussies attempt to determine what is a woman; and a new study suggests that transgender bullying isn’t quite what you’re told it is.

In this episode of Daybreak – rule changes around chores on farms are clarified; World Athletics returns to biology; school lunches return to the media menu; Stuff wants your views on Gaza – but only the ones they agree with; the Human Rights Commission can’t rustle up complaints about conversion therapy despite spending $2.25m of taxpayer funding; parents should be aware of gender ideology in ECE centres; and who is Sean Feucht – and why is he proving just how far Canada has deteriorated in terms of free speech & religious freedom.

In this episode - political images of the week; hysterics over electoral law reform; gang numbers are increasing despite a pledge by the Government to decrease them; can kids collect eggs and water plants; there is good news about life expectancy of Maori, but the media doesn't seem to want to report it; Winston Peters returns to the immigration issue; Luxon is booed at a netball game - is he the first MP to be booed?; a new group called the Integrity Institute has some concerning aspects; is the media being consistent about their opposition to changes to the cover of NZ passports; and the Human Rights Commission can't find any conversion therapy cases to prosecute.

The radical gender & sexuality ideology is starting way earlier than you possibly thought. They're coming for your preschoolers - as their latest magazine confirms.

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon talks the news of the day including how officials are responding to the tsunami risk - including early morning alerts to most people's phones. He also discusses another recent court case where attempts by a CCP aligned individual tried to silence New Zealand journalists. Simon also points to NZ Police not knowing how many times Chinese police have visited our country to question 'suspects', and ponders why leadership in New Zealand is so silent around blatant foreign interference.

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon interviews the lawyer who has recently led a successful and landmark case against Northumbria Police for their participation in Pride Parades. Paul Conrathe is a leading human rights solicitor in the UK and he explains the significance of this case for ensuring impartiality in public institutions and protecting free speech. Paul notes that the more controversial an issue and the more contested the views, Police must be seen to be neutral and impartial. The UK courts agreed with him!

Paul is also challenging the UK’s Football Association and their ‘Rainbow Laces’ campaign for forcing players and supporters to agree with the campaign and not express any alternative opinions.

It is a fascinating discussion as Paul shares his insights from the legal front line and into the challenges posed by political and ideological influences on public bodies. The discussion also raises the broader implications for democratic principles and explores the potential impact of these legal precedents on similar issues in New Zealand, emphasising the importance of strategic litigation in advocating for human rights.

In this episode of Daybreak – why is there so much whining about requiring people to register to vote?; the NZ Herald’s sarcastic editorial about passport covers – but were they as sarcastic when Labour made changes in 2021?; councils struggle to control gambling harm; the High Court slams OT for its egregious campaign to smear pakeha foster parents; the medicinal cannabis industry doesn’t like being regulated – no surprises there; major study suggests COVID vaccines saved far fewer lives than claimed; and a number of stories from overseas, including heartwarming pro-life trends and the world’s most premature baby turning 1 year old!

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon shares a story of life and resilience by a young mother in Haiti, as well as another awful massacre of Christians by jihadists in Congo. He notes how New Zealand media largely ignore such stories, or are selective in their outrage. Simon also talks about the double standards in sports where players pushing progressive grievances are celebrated, whereas conservatives and others are censored and silenced. He also discusses Dr Bryce Edward’s Integrity Institute's lobbying efforts including paying the media outlet, Newsroom, to run stories for them. Simon questions how this is ethical, while noting the irony of the Institute acting as a lobbyist against lobbyists.

Here's StraightTalk for 28 July 2025. Today, we discuss – should we be making easier or harder for people to vote in our general elections; a new poll suggests that the current government won’t win the next election and will be a one-term government – really? And can they turn it around?; is the new transgender in sports policy a win – or just a distraction from the bigger issues?; and is working from home a right or a privilege? We also discuss the Gaza situation and question whether the media coverage is giving the full picture.

The culture and many companies are finally waking up to wokeness – and they’re rejecting the transgressive sexuality, gender confusion, climate alarmism & divisive Marxist agenda of left wing politics, politicians & media. There was a classic example just last week to add to the list.