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CTF | Deconstructing Headlines | Featured | Martyn Bradbury | Media Watch | Most Recent Blogs | Setting The Agenda
The Bradbury Group with Chris Hipkins on Immigration + Phil Goff on Luxon, Winston and Iran + Political Panel: Matthew Hooton, Simon Wilson & Kerrin Leoni
A Marxist, a former Auckland Mayor, the Leader of the Labour Party, a Māori electorate candidate, a Newspaper columnist, and Listener columnist all walk into a bar. The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is? The Bradbury Group?” 1 on 1 in 10 with Labour Leader Chris Hipkins The Leader of the Labour Party Leader Chris…
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I joked if Seymour spoke telepathically to his dead dog when I should have been focused on Javier Milei’s money
When David Seymour met Argentina Libertarian fascist, Javier Milei I joked if he had spoken telepathically to Milei’s dead dog…
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The PM accused the Foreign Minister of putting personal politics ahead of the national interest – Winston must be sacked!
Let’s be very clear here. The Prime Minister of NZ accused the Foreign Minister of putting personal politics ahead of…
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Chris Finlayson has more fight in him than the entire current National Caucus combined for a reason
Former National MP Chris Finlayson calls for ‘war’ on NZ First A former high-ranking National Cabinet minister has doubts the…
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CTF | Deconstructing Headlines | Featured | Martyn Bradbury | Media Watch | Most Recent Blogs | Setting The Agenda
The Bradbury Group with Chris Hipkins on Immigration + Phil Goff on Luxon, Winston and Iran + Political Panel: Matthew Hooton, Simon Wilson & Kerrin Leoni
A Marxist, a former Auckland Mayor, the Leader of the Labour Party, a Māori electorate candidate, a Newspaper columnist, and Listener columnist all walk into a bar. The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is? The…
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Enough About Erica: What Does Labour Have to Say?
After a year of Erica Stanford’s wrecking-ball education reforms, Labour has finally put something on the table, and it’s bigger than just undoing the damage.
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Nicole McKee called to Condemn Israel’s Bulldozing Of New Zealand War Graves In Gaza
Nicole McKee says respect for the fallen is shown in deeds, not words. Critics are now asking if that applies to New Zealand war graves bulldozed in Gaza.
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Public praise for High Court ruling on NZ Superfund policies on Israeli companies
An official of the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) praised this month’s High Court judicial ruling over New Zealand Superfund…
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Chris Finlayson has more fight in him than the entire current National Caucus combined for a reason
Former National MP Chris Finlayson calls for ‘war’ on NZ First A former high-ranking National Cabinet minister has doubts the coalition will last until the election, urging his former party to “extricate themselves from this grisly coalition and declare war on New Zealand First”. And Chris Finlayson has doubts the…
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Winston vs Luxon: Winners, Losers + Predictions
Make no mistake, Winston’s actions this week by releasing explosive details about the Prime Ministers secret yearning to support an illegal war that is tanking the economy was the metaphorical equivalence of fire bombing Luxon’s electorate office. Winston Tiberius Peters wants the Prime Ministership so bad he can taste it…
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Could Citizen Helen save NZ from PM Winston Peters with bombshell Mt Albert endorsement?
Mt Albert is loyal middle class Labour, it has had Helen Clark as a representative, David Shearer and Jacinda Ardern, but what if the electorates most staunch and respected resident, Helen Clark, bucked tradition and instead of giving Helen White her blessing, give her endorsement for Mt Albert residents to…
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Manufacturing a snap election is Winston First not NZ First
Make no mistake. This extraordinary and unprecedented situation where the Foreign Minister outs the Prime Minister on crucial foreign policy intelligence is all about Winston putting Winston First, NOT NZ First. By exposing the fact that the PM deceived the electorate and was actually trying to support this illegal war,…
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After secretly wanting to support American and Israeli war crimes Luxon is not fit to be Prime Minister
What the Christ was Luxon thinking? He wanted to side with this illegal war on Iran that is now seeing…
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From Tsunami of butter chicken to ICE ICE BABY: ACT out-redneck Winston on Immigration by proposing NZ ICE
ACT wants a NZ version of ICE. But is this policy, or a desperate bid to outflank Winston on immigration?
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Givealittle fight is finally settled – TDB stands by our advocacy
A tragic death, a disputed fundraiser, and a legal first. The Givealittle fight that raised bigger questions about trust is finally settled.
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CTF | Deconstructing Headlines | Featured | Martyn Bradbury | Media Watch | Most Recent Blogs | Setting The Agenda
The Bradbury Group with Chris Hipkins on Immigration + Phil Goff on Luxon, Winston and Iran + Political Panel: Matthew Hooton, Simon Wilson & Kerrin Leoni
A Marxist, a former Auckland Mayor, the Leader of the Labour Party, a Māori electorate candidate, a Newspaper columnist, and Listener columnist all walk into a bar. The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is? The…
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#Clip: Nicola Willis on Cost of Living, Debt Crisis & Iran War Economic Fallout
This week’s 1-on-1 in 10 features New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the economy, the ongoing cost of living crisis, and how New Zealand plans to navigate the global economic fallout from the Iran conflict. As oil prices surge…
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#Clip: Chlöe Swarbrick: NZ Economy Is Rigged For The Rich
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick responds to Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ economic optimism — and argues New Zealand’s economy is fundamentally rigged in favour of the wealthy. In this 1-on-1 in 10, Swarbrick lays out the case for a wealth…
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MEDIAWATCH: No RNZ – Israel illegally kidnapped Kiwis
Were Kiwis “caught up,” or illegally detained at sea? RNZ’s wording is now part of the story.
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MEDIAWATCH: You would crucify Maiki Sherman in this manner, if you wanted to privatise TVNZ
Is this really about Maiki Sherman, or part of a wider push to weaken TVNZ ahead of privatisation?
TDB: Left News
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#culture: “Betrayed Chief”: New Book Reclaims Te Pahi’s Story from History’s Shadows
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#regional: Tamararo Takes the Stage: Tairāwhiti Kapa Haka Showcases Strength of Te Ao Māori
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#national: “Our Voices, Our Mana”: Mana Wāhine Hearings Amplify Call for Change in Te Tai Tokerau
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#national: Potaka Under Pressure: Iwi Settlements, Conservation Battle, and Diversity Questions in Focus
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05 o Mei 2026 Ngā Kawepūrongo a Waatea | 11am
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Liberal Agenda
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Dear TVNZ – I don’t care if this kid finds his biological father, why are you launching a cellphone service when you can barely do TV?
It’s meant to sell phone plans. Instead, it feels like a low-budget TVNZ drama about finding your dad. What are they thinking?
Daily Gallery
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Political Caption Competition
Prime Minister, you have to come out and talk to Tova sometime
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Political Caption Competition
According to Evangelical Christian PM Chris Luxon, who would Jesus Bomb?
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GUEST BLOG: Seeby Woodhouse – Iran War = no food?
Most people, when they think about the consequences of war in the Middle East, picture oil prices. Maybe shipping routes….
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Do Wellington floods, climate change and wealth accumulation equal “suicidal capitalism”?
The Wellington floods weren’t just bad weather. They were a warning flare from a system still worshipping fossil fuels while the water rises.
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GUEST BLOG: Maire Leadbeater – The Official Information Act, the Official Secrets Act and Dr Bill Sutch
Before the OIA, secrecy ruled. The Bill Sutch case shows why transparency still matters, especially now.
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GUEST BLOG: Graeme Doull – Iran’s most dangerous course of action
Forget the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s most devastating move could be precision drone strikes on global fuel infrastructure — and the world isn’t ready.
The Bradbury Group
Nicola Willis and Chlöe Swarbrick clash over New Zealand’s economy tonight
Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Green Party co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick join Martyn tonight on The Bradbury Group to debate the economy, the cost of living crisis, and the economic fallout of the Iran conflict. Plus, political heavyweights Matthew Hooton, John Tamihere and Max Harris tackle the big question: can New Zealand weather the storm?
Raw News
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Don’t Leave Our Students In The Cold: AUTSA Calls For Winter Energy Payment Extension For Students
The Auckland University Students’ Association (AUTSA) is calling on the Government to extend the Winter Energy Payment to tertiary students, warning that many students are being left behind during an escalating cost-of-living crisis. AUTSA President James Portegys says students are…
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Cross-Party Political Panel To Address Pressures On Community Sector – Community Networks Aotearoa
Six political parties will come together in Wellington next month to respond directly to the priorities of Aotearoa’s Community and Voluntary sector. Hosted by Community Networks Aotearoa in partnership with Sue Barker Charities Law, the 1 Sector, 6 Parties Respond…
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Migrant Surcharge Discriminatory, Says Tax Reform Campaign – Better Taxes for a Better Future
ACT’s new immigration policy, which would require a $6 per day surcharge on temporary visa holders, is discriminatory says the Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign. “This policy singles out one of the most vulnerable groups in Aotearoa New…
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UN Warns Israel Death Penalty Law Targets Palestinians
A death penalty law that doesn’t apply equally isn’t justice; it’s policy. The UN is warning Israel’s latest move crosses a dangerous line.
