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Corporate Fishing Ghoul Shane Jones vs Fishing God Bloke Matt Watson is the battle royale we have all been waiting for
Matt Watson, recreational fishers and Greenpeace have forced a political retreat over Shane Jones’ Fisheries Amendment Bill, but critics warn the wider attack on public oversight and ocean protection remains.
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Simeon Brown and Sam Uffindell can’t read graphs – how National mislead you
Here is a recent post by National Party MP Sam Uffindell claiming that his boss Christopher Luxton has turned around…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: Why should the poor pay for a war we had no hand in making?
We are into week 4 of America and Israel’s illegal war in Iran and I don’t need to tell you…
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GUEST BLOG – Ian Powell – Why does the United States have it in for Cuba so badly and for so long?
The 1959 Cuban revolution was in direct response to the coup in 1952 launched by Fulgencio Batista which overthrew an…
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Simeon Brown and Sam Uffindell can’t read graphs – how National mislead you
Here is a recent post by National Party MP Sam Uffindell claiming that his boss Christopher Luxton has turned around the mass outward migration of New Zealanders – mainly to Australia. The graph supposedly supporting this claim had previously been…
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Fuel crisis package and the ‘paid work first’ failure
The Government’s fuel crisis package is being criticised for prioritising paid work over need, leaving the poorest families without support.
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A tactical revolution in Ukraine?
Ukraine’s evolving drone tactics are reshaping the battlefield and targeting Russia’s oil economy in a slow, strategic war of attrition.
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Why We Should Still Care About Ukraine in 2026
Ukraine may have slipped from the headlines, but Russia’s war still matters in 2026 for international law, European security and the rules-based order.
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Fuel relief excludes vulnerable Kiwis — Luxon and Willis under fire
The Government’s fuel relief package is under fire for excluding beneficiaries, disabled people, and carers during a worsening cost of living crisis.
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Labour vs National crisis response in New Zealand
The contrast between Labour and National’s crisis responses is becoming increasingly clear, from Covid support to today’s cost of living pressures.
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Rocket Lab, Peter Beck and NZ’s drift into the US military orbit
Rocket Lab’s growing US military contracts are raising concerns about New Zealand’s role in global defence and whether it is becoming entangled in the military industrial complex.
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It’s time to take food security in New Zealand seriously
Food insecurity is rising sharply in New Zealand, with foodbank demand surging despite the country producing enough to feed 40 million people.
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First rat to leave the ship – Brooke van Velden quits ACT
Brooke van Velden’s exit from ACT raises questions over pay equity reforms, polling decline, and internal political pressure ahead of Election 2026.
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Trump hilariously chickens out of his own TACO
Trump claims Iran wants a deal as tensions rise, but Tehran denies talks — raising questions about strategy and credibility in the Middle East crisis.
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Fonterra have lost their social licence in NZ
Fonterra faces backlash over profits, brand sell-off and rising dairy prices as critics say the co-op has lost its social licence in New Zealand.
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: Why should the poor pay for a war we had no hand in making?
We are into week 4 of America and Israel’s illegal war in Iran and I don’t need to tell you we are all already feeling it at the pump! Everytime we fill up, it feels like we are getting mugged!…
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The Bradbury Group with Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson, Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold + the Political Panel with Matthew Hooton, Simon Wilson and Professor Wayne Hope
A Marxist, A Political Party Co-leader, A Bank Economist, a Media Professor, a militant cyclist and a Newspaper columnist all walk into a bar. The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is? The Bradbury Group?” 1-on-1…
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Liam Dann’s gasp inducing optimism vs IEA Chief
IEA chief warns Iran war energy shock is worse than the 1970s oil crisis, while Liam Dann’s optimism is called dangerously out of touch.
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Heather Duplicity Allan damns women with faint praise in attack on Chippy
Heather du Plessis-Allan says women voters may side against Chippy. Here’s why that read of Jade Paul, Labour and voters may be badly wrong.
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My Final Word clip: 30 Years of Iran Lies — And Now We’re Paying
This week, Martyn calls out decades of warnings about Iran’s nuclear programme — and the dangerous consequences of believing them. For over 30 years, Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly claimed Iran was just years — or even months — away from…
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Liberal Agenda
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The Liberal Agenda – Anti-War Protest April 11th
Comrades We can not simply stand by and allow America and Israel to wage an illegal war against the Iranian…
Daily Gallery
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Political Caption Competition
Ummm, can I please get a tikka masala, mild with extra garlic Naan, but can you deliver it at the back door of Parliament so Winston doesn’t see me ordering Indian?
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GUEST BLOG – Ian Powell – Why does the United States have it in for Cuba so badly and for so long?
The 1959 Cuban revolution was in direct response to the coup in 1952 launched by Fulgencio Batista which overthrew an…
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Ethics of conviction and ethics of responsibility in healthcare systems
Ian Powell examines how conviction politics has reshaped New Zealand’s health system — and why responsibility must come first.
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Why NZ Is Better Placed for the Energy Crisis
New Zealand’s renewable grid and EV uptake mean it’s far better placed than the 1970s — and even Australia — to weather the Iran war oil shock
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What’s behind the US-Israeli war against Iran and New Zealand’s lapdog response
Ian Powell examines the US-Israel war on Iran, its real drivers, and why New Zealand’s response raises serious questions about independence.
The Bradbury Group
War Escalates. Economy Stalls. Who Leads NZ Through It?
On The Bradbury Group, Marama Davidson and Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold join us to break down the Iran war, weak GDP growth and what comes next for New Zealand. With Simon Wilson, Matthew Hooton and Professor Wayne Hope, we ask whether any party is ready to lead in a crisis.
Raw News
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Free workshops to help community in fuel crisis – Climate Justice Taranaki
“The latest war has led to fuel prices almost doubling in a few weeks and the International Energy Agency say we now face a fuel crisis worse than those in the 1970s and 2022 combined. For some this is a…
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Government Bill Undoes Pike River Legacy – Pike Families -Stand With Pike
Proposed changes to health and safety legislation are a betrayal of the 29 men who died in the Pike River mine, say family members Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse. The changes which are being rushed through select committee tomorrow, will…
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Greens Announce Plan To End Homelessness & Fix Housing Crisis
The Green Party has announced today their new campaign A Home for Everybody, calling to end homelessness, fix renter’s rights, and end the housing crisis once and for all. “In a country like Aotearoa, with our wealth of resources and…
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Rotten to the core – ‘ocean exploitation bill’ must be rejected, says Greenpeace
Greenpeace says the coalition government’s removal of one item in NZ First’s ‘ocean exploitation bill’ is not enough to satisfy public outcry, with the organisation calling for the bill to be rejected in its entirety. On Wednesday PM Christopher Luxon…
