5m tonnes of CO2 emitted in just 14 days of US war on Iran, analysis finds Exclusive: War in the Middle East is draining the global carbon budget faster than 84 countries combined

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Why you should go solo camping:
- Peace. Don’t worry, the world will still be on fire when you get back.
- You can do what you want when you fucking want. Climb a mountain, drink a beer, read a book. Repeat.
- Solitude strips away the roles you play so you remember who you actually are

My latest column: We write at dawn.

www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

Police press on with prosecution of Jevon McSkimming accuser 'Ms Z' The woman who accused the former Deputy Commissioner of sexual offending faces charges of harassing another police officer and his wife.

here in NZ, when a woman makes a reliable complaint of serious sexual abuse against a very senior police officer & that man is found to indeed be very bad, we eventually whisper NAUGHTY BOY very softly then just prosecute the woman for sending too many emails about it
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Why my business collapsed - and the myth about plant-based food OPINION: The hardest part honestly hasn’t been the headlines, or the armchair analysts, or the carnivorous trolls eager for a schadenfreude snack.

www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

Fishing industry nets changes to cameras, discards and catch restrictions Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says the changes are the biggest in 40 years, and will put an end to 'reckless' legal attacks that demonise fishers. Jonathan Milne reports.

And what do we make of this? newsroom.co.nz/2025/08/06/f...

When we can talk with the animals, will we really want to listen? OPINION: For animal rights activists, this is a kind of holy grail.

New column: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3607...

I was cynical until the first vocal line. Now you have my full trust and I need this to be a 100 part series 🙏

The exasperating, exhausting, endless battles for what is right OPINION: If you are not waking up every single morning and trying to save our planet, what exactly are you doing?

www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3606...

New column out now @thepress.co.nz

I’m loving how much the world has seen through this week’s billionaire nonsense, but let’s not get caught up in railing against the women involved. They’re not the problem here

PR campaign may have fuelled food study backlash, leaked document shows Eat-Lancet report recommended shift to more plant-based, climate-friendly diet but was extensively attacked online

1. Whenever you see really vicious and widespread "spontaneous" attacks on scientific findings that challenge powerful economic interests, you can be assured that corporate lobbyists have been busy behind the scenes.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I have always excluded pronouns from my email signature because I’ve had consistently better responses from people assuming I’m a he/him. I think it’s time to add them. #uspolitics

The all-you-can-be-bothered-with guide to wellmess OPINION: Roll with the punches. Turn off the news. Reset your social media. And lean into the listicle.

My latest column is somewhat of a de-motivational guide to 2025: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3605...

I’m on deadline for my column. Writing about how to survive in the world right now as a person with feelings. Any tips?

Oh hey Bluesky. Apparently 2025’s tech climate requires I find a new online community. So let’s do this :)