Christopher Luxon’s Interview with Mike Hosking
Christopher Luxon’s interview with Mike Hosking on Tuesday the 25th of February has generated a lot of public attention, mainly as Luxon yet again avoided answering yes or no questions. Hosking initially asked Luxon about the government’s work in supporting the police to make progress on disrupting gang activity. However, the bulk of the interview […]
Sex Education Star Sentenced to 15 years
Sex Education Star sentenced to 15 years for attacking five victims. Actor Alexander Westwood has been convicted of 26 crimes against children and pupils attending his acting tuition. He has been jailed for sex offences, including raping a schoolgirl who attended his acting lessons. The 24-year-old is from Shropshire, has been sentenced to 15 and […]
Fuck-Goff (Apparently)
Phil Goff has served as our High Commissioner to the U.K from 2022. Served in the past tense, as he was sacked from the job by Foreign Minister Winston Peters following Goff’s remark that “President Trump has restored the bust of Churchill to the oval office. But do you think he really understands history?” on […]
Down With The Sickness
They told Nexus that, if you’re developing symptoms associated with Covid-19, you should test yourself and inform your RL or Halls Manager of the result ASAP! This will help them be clear of what’s going on with you, and help the University keep track of what needs to be done. You should stay home or […]
Threats of Violence Against Tāmaki Makaurau Drag Queen, Miss Geena
Nexus reached out to Miss Geena to discuss threats of violence she experienced during our recent Pride month. Could you please explain the incident on the weekend (22nd to 23rd of Feb)? My friend and I were leaving a Pride queer dance party. It was after 4am and we walked towards my car about a […]
My Sister Brought Home a Fascist
There’s something off about Evan. I know it. Mum knows it. Dad knows it. My starry-eyed sister doesn’t, but then again, she brought him home. His hair is buzzed short, the dimple on his right cheek is winking at me, and his pressed dress shirt is too white. I just can’t put my finger on […]
1984 by George Orwell
If you are familiar with George Orwell’s novels, you would know he nails dystopias with heavy influences on different styles of leadership. 1884 by Orwell is exactly that. This dystopia has substation themes of totalitarianism and fascism. Written in the aftermath of World War II, Orwell’s narrative draws heavily from the horrors of both Nazi […]
Top 5 Fascist Regimes
1) Nazi Germany Arguably the best at Fascism, Nazi Germany takes the spotlight in #1. Hitler rose to power during the 1920s and 30s, seizing control and passing anti-Jew and immigrant laws, legitimising antisemitism, racism, and eugenics. Nazi Germany went on an imperial conquest, spreading the German Empire across Europe, bringing with it propaganda, oppression, […]
The Founding Fascist: A Brief History of Mussolini and Fascism
Defined simply, fascism is a political ideology that reflects authoritarian, forcibly monolithic, and ultranationalist beliefs. Often assumed under a dictator, the far-right mold is linked to militarism, autocratic action, and the fatal suppression of minority groups. While this extremist model isn’t at all new, the term fascism was launched in current times. Namely, the expression […]
The Rise of the Far-Right In Our Current Society
“Conservative sentiment is seemingly growing bolder” In recent years, fascism has made a terrifyingly large comeback. While history does tend to repeat itself, especially with cases of far-right groups is still scary to bear witness to, nonetheless. From Trump getting elected in, his wingman instantly performing a Nazi salute, “Conservative sentiment is seemingly growing bolder” […]