Oliver Hartwich: Pointing a water pistol at a forest fire - NZ crime rates out of control

Businesses typically avoid taking a stance on contentious political matters, particularly during election campaigns. That makes this week’s media release from New Zealand’s Foodstuffs North Island quite remarkable.

Lushington D. Brady: It’s Not a Figment of Your Imagination

Don’t be alarmed, New Zealand: your house isn’t burning down. It’s always been on fire, but you’re just noticing the flames more.

That’s what the government wants you to believe, anyway. As crime soars across the country, the Labour Party are in steadfast denial. It’s not that crime has actually increased, it’s just that more people are reporting crime.

The house was always on fire, you’ve only just decided to call the fire brigade, see?