Richard Meagher was a talented orator and a savvy political operator. Yet he was dogged by suspicions about his moral character.

If this poll’s results were reflected at an election, Labor would lose its majority, with One Nation and the Coalition combined leading Labor in seats by 73–68.

Changing NZ’s Crimes Act to cover family pets caught in violent situations is a good start. But better resourcing and training will be needed to make it work.

Imagine a world where nobody clicks on misleading content online. Media literacy can get us there.