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NZF now add anti-vaxxer Anti-abortionist lunatic Harete Hipango-Brownlie to their cavalcade of political circus freaks and gumboot fascism
Ugh, NZF now add anti-vaxxer Anti-abortionist lunatic Harete Hipango-Brownlie to their cavalcade of political circus freaks and gumboot fascism… NZ First haven: Former MP Harete Hipango-Brownlie latest to make the jump In the past Hipango-Brownlie has courted controversy when in 2022 she asked a staffer to edit her Wikipedia page online after seeing material she considered false and distressing to…
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ACT’s Paramilitary Militia + 3 strikes on burglaries puts property rights over human rights
ACT announces Three Strikes policy for burglary ACT want to impose a Three Strikes regime for burglary, requiring a minimum…
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Dickhead vs BinFace
Farage left fighting a trash can as the UK populist leader’s election gamble backfires A political gamble looks like…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: More Young Māori in Māori electorates could have huge impact this election
Last years Tāmaki Makaurau by-election result was a shock. Peeni Henare, a legacy Māori politician was staggeringly beaten by a…
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BEN MORGAN: Pacific Update – Discussing geo-political and military activity in the Pacific
Sino-Japanese tension and Japan’s rise as a military power This week, China issued a warning to Japanese Coast Guard vessels operating in the East China Sea.[i] A small incident that highlights ongoing Sino-Japanese diplomatic tension. Sino-Japanese rivalry is becoming a…
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July 4th anniversary – speakers at NZ rally slam American ‘freedom built on bones of colonised’
Pro-Palestine and anti-war protesters gathered at the US Consulate in downtown Auckland today to mark July 4 — but they…
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So the Orcs Have Given In and Conservation Lands Are Safe?
Yesterday Minister of ‘Conservation’ Tama Potaka announced that he will be: ‘removing a controversial clause in a proposed law that…
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The Government of Orcs Want to Sell Our Precious Conservation Lands
I’m sure you are well aware of the bill going through the parliament process that will allow the government to…
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TDB Poll of Polls
Based on 4 polls, latest: 23 June 2026
Sources
- 1News Verian — 23/06/2026
- Talbot Mills — 17/06/2026
- Roy Morgan — 02/06/2026
- RNZ Reid — 23/03/2026
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25 hour wait drives another ED death – more blood on Simeon Browns hands
Following the death of a person at Waikato ED after. 9 hour wait, another ED death driven by fears of a 25 hour wait… Family says woman died after leaving hospital over fears she faced 25-hour wait A grieving family is seeking answers about what their loved one was told…
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Sooooo, with new evidence does the NZ Prime Minister finally have an opinion on bombing an Iranian school?
Read Luxon’s talking points and how he managed to mangle them into that train-wreck interview… Revealed: The talking points Christopher Luxon failed to nail on Iran The prime minister’s policy office was provided with a full page of talking points ahead of a press conference seen by some as a…
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OCR rise and the green shoots of recovery myth
Analysis: The economy has become Nicola Willis’ political problem ANALYSIS: Nearly a year ago, Nicola Willis stood with Christopher Luxon and told New Zealanders not to listen to the “merchants of misery” in opposition, and said things were going to get better soon. But out in the wallets of Kiwis,…
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China missile whataboutasim misses the context
There is a lot of ‘whataboutasim’ over China launching a missile into the Pacific. ‘BUT WHAT ABOUT AMERICA’ they scream. Easy tiger. It’s context isn’t it? America test fire in well established zones that are well warned in advance. China test fired into the South Pacific AFTER Australia and Fiji…
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Chris Trotter’s Culture War Boomer tears over a Left wing election win are delicious
Oh, this is wonderful… Chris Trotter’s dire warning of a centre-left election win. pic.twitter.com/Cg7cgDKejG — The Platform NZ (@theplatform_nz) July 7, 2026 …Chris Trotter’s Culture War Boomer tears over a Left wing election win is delicious. Chris represents Culture War Boomers who disappeared down rabbit holes over Covid lockdown. Without…
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WAR AGAIN! Iran’s Funeral vs America’s 250th Birthday – A Tale of two pities
Wait, it’s war again? US conducting new strikes in Iran after Trump said ceasefire is ‘over’ More US strikes: The US has launched more strikes against Iran“to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” US Central Command said. Iranian media reported explosions near…
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Why the Allan Hall miscarriage of Justice should enrage us all and could be the tip of the iceberg
‘An unforgivable miscarriage of justice’ – police officers accused of withholding vital evidence in Alan Hall case The behaviour of…
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Dear National, ACT and NZF voters – your climate denial can be burnt and drowned
Dear National, ACT and NZF voters, how are you doing? Just wanted to check in with y’all because things have…
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ASB claims green shoots of recovery yet ignore climate change? Are the Banks deniers?
The latest ASB Predictions claiming the green shoots of recovery are back because Trump’s self-inflicted Iran fiasco is supposedly over,…
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Winston intends to disenfranchise 700 000 permanent residents voters – those voters should punish NZF at the ballot box
NZ First unbelievably wants to purge 700 000 permanent residents of the right to vote. Permanent residents who have spent…
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If I called upon people to firebomb National Party electorate offices, how quickly would the cops be on my doorstep?
Bishop Brian Tamaki recently urged his angry followers to purge Muslim, Sikh and Hindu kiwis from NZ and to turn…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: More Young Māori in Māori electorates could have huge impact this election
Last years Tāmaki Makaurau by-election result was a shock. Peeni Henare, a legacy Māori politician was staggeringly beaten by a Māori Party who adopted a social media first election campaign that resulted in one of the great by-election upsets. The…
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Chlöe Swarbrick’s Tax Revolution: The Policy That Could Change New Zealand
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick joins The Bradbury Group to discuss the Green Party’s new economic policy, wealth tax proposals, tax reform, corporate taxation, homelessness, climate change, artificial intelligence, and why she believes New Zealand needs a completely different economic…
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My Final Word: State Abuse Survivors Deserve Better
This week, Martyn examines the passing of the Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill and asks whether justice has truly been delivered for survivors of abuse in state care. Despite recommendations from the Royal Commission of Inquiry calling for…
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MEDIAWATCH: The double standards of NZ Political Journalism against Labour
You really have to question the double standards of political journalism in NZ. ACT have resurrect their Thanos small Government doom plan where David Seymour snaps his fingers and makes half the functioning State disappear. Labour got attacked for their…
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The Bradbury Group with Chris Hipkins, Mike Smith + Political Panel: Matthew Hooton, John Tamihere and Matthew Tukaki
A Marxist, the Leader of the Labour Party, an Environmental Activist, a Māori broadcaster, the President of the Māori Party and the new Editor of The Post all walk into a bar. The barman looks up and says, ‘What do…
TDB: Left News
- Luxon and Modi agree on partnership with trade and maritime security ambitions
- New Zealand wage growth 'worst in the world' - OECD report
- Large security presence in Auckland, as Modi meets political, community leaders
- Saturday's Early Bird: Top News; Scoops; Deep-Dives; My Picks n' Mixes; Front Pages & Cartoons
- Indian prime minister Narendra Modi arrives in New Zealand
- NZ must consider cost of joining Pacific defence alliance -expert
- Rehearsals held to test 'intense security' for Narendra Modi visit
- Friday's Early Bird: Top News; Scoops; Deep-Dives; My Picks n' Mixes; Front Pages & Cartoons
- Lower Hutt locals' relieved as new motorway deprioritised
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The Weekly Hoon: Downplaying climate scenarios; China's sabre-rattling & Chris Bishop's RONS U-turn
- New Zealand to consider joining Ocean of Peace Alliance alongside Fiji and Australia
- Join us at 5pm for this week's Hoon
- Government backs down from banning crypto ATMs
- Coalition holds majority in latest Taxpayers' Union Poll
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The way we run the economy isn't working
- Thursday's Early Bird: Top News; Scoops; Deep-Dives; My Picks n' Mixes; Front Pages & Cartoons
- Wednesday's Early Bird: Scoops, Deep-Dives; My Picks n' Mixes, Front Pages & Cartoons
- Tuesday's Early Bird: Scoops, Deep-Dives; My Picks n' Mixes, Front Pages & Cartoons
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The Govt's housing cuts come home to roost
- Monday's Early Bird: Scoops, Deep-Dives; My Picks n' Mixes, Front Pages & Cartoons
- Chris Hedges: America’s Suicide Pact
- Zohran Mamdani Is Right to Condemn West Bank Land Sales
- The Unraveling of Nehru’s Vision for India
- The Democratic Candidate Closely Tied to Crypto and Big Tech
- An ICE Surveillance Vendor Is Misleading the Public
- Palestine Action Barrister Wins Appeal in UK Contempt Case
- Taking a Good, Long Look Into Elon Musk and “Muskism”
- Big Tech’s Cross-Border Abuses Demand an International Response
- Disney Is Encouraging and Exploiting the Rise of “Kidults”
- Want the hard numbers? Here’s the budget at a glance
- What made my jaw drop and eyes pop this budget? The ‘Mad Max’ scenario
- What secret budget items are ‘not for publication’?
- E-bikes and strawberries: The weirdest things we spotted in the budget
- Labor has a spending addiction. But at least it’s shaking off some timidity
- Finally, some changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. They may not be enough to shift the dial on housing
- This budget, Labor grapples with the politics of pain in a world gone populist
- PATRICK LAWRENCE: Epic Desperation
- Israel Accuses The New York Times Of Antisemitic Journalism, And Other Notes
- Labor’s gambling plan snuck out on budget day, ANU gets framed, and Julie goes jogging
- Tim Wilson will ‘never, ever, ever’ be treasurer
PODCAST: A View from Afar
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Liberal Agenda
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Second Annual Keith Locke Memorial Debate Focuses On The Free Speech Debate
Moot: That ‘Hate speech laws threaten Free Speech’ Place Law School 9 Eden Cres Central Auckland Date Thursday 2 July…
Daily Gallery
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Open Mic SATURDAY 11th JULY 2026 and Political Caption Competition
FACT OF THE DAY: The heart beats approximately 100,000 times daily. POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Indeed, it’s futile to try and use Holy Scripture to support any political position. I deeply distrust anyone who does. Just look at what…
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OPEN MIC THURSDAY 9th JULY 2026 + Political Caption Competition
FACT OF THE DAY: The tallest tree in the world is a Coast Redwood in California named Hyperion, standing over 380 feet tall. POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “It is not enough for journalists to see themselves as mere messengers…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Destroying the essence of Palestinian
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has been reported to be considering the Government’s response to an horrific United Nations special investigation…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Health Minister ‘purges’ regulatory health practitioner authorities for carrying out their statutory function
Dr Dylan Mordaunt is a vocationally registered specialist in medical administration, paediatrics and clinical genetics. In recent months he has…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Health target politics versus clinical prioritisation
It isn’t often that smaller provincial newspapers break revealing health stories. They struggle with fewer resources to call upon and…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – When opportunity knocks for the Opportunity Party?
Opportunity Knocks’ is a British television and radio talent show that first began in 1949. It provided a platform to…
The Bradbury Group
Chris Hipkins on China, Trump and New Zealand’s changing political landscape
Leader of the Opposition Chris Hipkins joins Martyn Bradbury to discuss China’s missile test in the Pacific, New Zealand’s independent foreign policy, NZ First’s latest policies and the state of the economy. Plus, environmental activist Mike Smith examines the Government’s environmental record before a political panel featuring Matthew Hooton, John Tamihere and Matthew Tukaki debates the week’s biggest political stories.
Raw News
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The Digital Horizon: Why The Pacific’s Blue Economy Depends On New Financial Architecture – UNDP
The Pacific Ocean is more than an awesome geographic feature; it is a $2.5 trillion blue economic engine that includes sustainable fisheries, marine tourism, and renewable energy. For the dozens of nations that dot and border it, from Japan to…
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Open Mic FRIDAY 10th JULY 2026 + Political Caption Competition
FACT OF THE DAY: It rains diamonds on Jupiter and Saturn due to extreme atmospheric pressures. POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “A city’s only ever three hot meals away from anarchy.” ― Alastair Reynolds, POLITICAL HAIKU OF THE DAY: Forests…
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Airstrike On Gaza Tent Marks Fourth Palestinian Child Killed In Six Days By Israeli Forces – Save The Children
Four Palestinian children have reportedly been killed and several injured by Israeli forces over the past six days, including a 10 year old in a tent in Gaza today, said Save the Children. The child rights organisation called once again…
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Transport plan more pipe dream than pipeline – Greens
The Government’s Major Transport Projects Pipeline, released today, shows billions of dollars of mega-roads still unfunded with no timeframe for when many will ever be built. “After years of pressure to front up on how it would pay for its…
