Where Kiwis donate their money, and why starving children in Africa don’t rate

New Zealanders are as parochial about charity as they are about sport, with only a fraction of the money we donate leaving our shores or even going outside our local areas. Less than 9% of private donations in New Zealand go to international charities because Kiwis prefer to give as close to home as possible. … Read more

The Bulletin: Govt can’t and won’t help captured Kiwi jihadist

Good morning, and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: Govt offers no help for captured Kiwi jihadist, aid programmes under review after allegations, and calls to make dental care available to all. A New Zealand jihadist captured in the Middle East will not get any assistance from the government to get home. Mark Taylor, who went … Read more