Articles by George Freeman
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Politics
David Seymour posts ACT-branded condom to Snapchat
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 12:33pmACT Party leader David Seymour has sent his Snapchat followers a photo of a condom, dressed-up in full ACT Party branding,...
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World
'No desire and no capacity to lead the world': Reporter's brutal Trump take-down
Monday, 10 July 2017, 11:26amA video of an Australian journalist delivering a blistering take-down of US President Donald Trump has gone viral. Chris...
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World
WATCH: Professor eats book live on air after getting UK election prediction wrong
Monday, 12 June 2017, 12:00pmA politics professor has kept his word, after promising to eat his own book if Jeremy Corbyn won more than 38 percent of...
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Opinion
George Freeman: ‘The stigma of criminality’ of gay sex convictions
Friday, 10 February 2017, 7:05amGay men convicted before the homosexual law reform in 1986 will have their convictions wiped from official records. Justice...
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National
Govt warned it needs to act now before freedom camping explodes
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 5:46pmThe Government's being warned New Zealand won't be able to cope with the explosion of freedom camping if it doesn't act soon. LISTEN...
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National
Kiwi Chris Liddell 'will make things happen' in Trump's White House
Wednesday, 18 January 2017, 12:33pmProminent Kiwi businessman Chris Liddell could be the steady hand that Donald Trump's administration needs. The 58-year-old...
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Politics
John Key is 'a Prime Minister of integrity' - English
Wednesday, 13 April 2016, 7:35pmThe Deputy Prime Minister has defended John Key over his connection to a company that specialises in foreign trusts. LISTEN...
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National
Public who bought beach come through on pledges
Friday, 26 February 2016, 5:19pmThe organiser of the campaign to buy a beach in Abel Tasman National Park says he's touched by the honesty and generosity...
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National
Group behind bomb threats may have been identified
Friday, 26 February 2016, 2:46pmThe group which has been causing chaos in schools with a spate of bomb threats, may have been identified. Phone threats have...
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National
Protesters storm Auckland Pride Parade
Sunday, 21 February 2016, 7:18amProtesters disrupted Auckland's Gay Pride Parade, venting their anger at Police and Corrections Minister Judith Collins. The...
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Auckland
Auckland commuters reminded to stay out of bus lanes
Friday, 19 February 2016, 3:01pmCommuters are being reminded the normal rules around driving in bus lanes still apply, despite the bus drivers' strike in...
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National
Aucklanders urged to stay alert for unwelcome critters
Monday, 8 February 2016, 7:34pmAlthough the fruit fly scare appears to be over, Auckland residents are being asked to stay alert for introduced species. The...
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National
Anglers angry at carp farm plan
Sunday, 31 January 2016, 6:35amA proposal to introduce a carp farm near Lake Taupo has fishermen up in arms. A proposed grass and silver carp farm, which...
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National
Afternoon thunderstorms drench North Island
Saturday, 30 January 2016, 4:07pmThunderstorms are being experienced across the North Island. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued this morning for Northland,...
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Auckland
Auckland's temporary container village expecting plenty of visitors this weekend
Saturday, 30 January 2016, 7:36amIt may not be properly open yet, but Auckland's temporary container village is expecting plenty of visitors this weekend....
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National
Research reveals the most disliked 'types' in office meetings
Thursday, 28 January 2016, 3:42pmNew research from Colmar Brunton highlights the sort of worker who is most despised in meetings. Those who dominate meetings,...
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National
Parnell baths charge $40 for some shade
Thursday, 28 January 2016, 2:48pmParnell baths charge $40 for some shade
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National
Internet issues plague Vodafone customers
Thursday, 28 January 2016, 12:59pmVodafone customers across New Zealand are experiencing mobile broadband connection issues, and are unable to browse the internet. The...
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National
Lecretia's husband urges public to speak for change in law
Monday, 18 January 2016, 5:43amUPDATED 11.43AM: The husband of the late Lecretia Seales is urging the public to speak up on the issue of assisted dying...
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Crime
Call for public info on brutal killing
Monday, 18 January 2016, 5:33amWest Auckland police are urging the public to come forward with any information as the investigation into the brutal killing...
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National
End of an era for Real Groovy store
Sunday, 17 January 2016, 8:34amIt's the last day music lovers can buy records from the old home of Auckland's iconic music store Real Groovy. The store,...
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National
Nudists from around the globe to visit NZ
Sunday, 17 January 2016, 6:20amHundreds of nudists from around the world are expected to arrive in Upper Hutt later in the year, to attend a meeting aimed...
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National
Woman in hospital after being pinned by vehicle during argument
Saturday, 16 January 2016, 7:39pmA woman's now in hospital with leg injuries after being run down and pinned to a tree by another woman in a vehicle this...
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National
Concern over lack of checks on inflatable life-jackets
Monday, 4 January 2016, 6:43pmBoaties are being urged to ensure they regularly check and service their inflatable life-jackets, so that they're fully functioning...
