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Business confidence collapse – This Government will be roasted once fuel gridlock hits NZ Economy
‘Unsettling times for businesses’ as confidence falls Business confidence has dived as firms continue to digest the implications of the war in Iran, mirroring last week’s consumer confidence survey. The ANZ Bank’s monthly business survey shows confidence fell 26-points in March to a net 33 percent from 59 percent in February, while other indicators also plummeted. Inflation indicators also rose,…
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I’m no Christian but Easter, Sunday, and Christmas should be sacred
Parliament relaxes alcohol laws for Easter, Anzac Day and Christmas Law News Look. I’m not religious. I’m an Atheist Marxist,…
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If new move on powers aren’t a street intelligence program why not use body cams?
If new move on powers aren’t a street intelligence program, why not use body cams? If the new move on…
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Another Chris Bishop backdown on urban intensification is another punch in Auckland’s face
Before Luxon executed him, Chris Bishop’s backdown on urban intensification is another punch in Auckland’s face… Auckland housing plan cut…
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Erica Stanford’s Takeover of New Zealand Education Continues.
Well, who would have thought it? I’m about to toss some more praise to Erica Stanford. She has consistently shown how a driven minister can achieve a great deal. It’s just a great pity that her focus has been so…
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Peter Thiel should be stripped of his NZ Citizenship
He got citizenship after 12 days in New Zealand. Now his company is linked to AI warfare. At what point does “exceptional” become unacceptable?
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From nuclear to climate crisis survivors: unfinished business in the Pacific
David Robie also blogs at Café Pacific COMMENTARY: By David Robie, author of Eyes of Fire The legacy of nuclear…
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NZ Defends WTO Rules — Except When It Doesn’t
New Zealand’s role at the WTO is under scrutiny, with critics warning it is helping set a dangerous precedent that undermines global trade rules.
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Another Chris Bishop backdown on urban intensification is another punch in Auckland’s face
Before Luxon executed him, Chris Bishop’s backdown on urban intensification is another punch in Auckland’s face… Auckland housing plan cut again – from 2 million to 1.6 million to 1.4 million The Government has again cut the number of new homes potentially enabled by Auckland Council plan changes, this time…
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Trump’s unhinged Epic Tantrum announcement – we are in terrible danger
We are so screwed. For a man standing on the chasm of defeat, his bizarre confidence that he’s somehow winning this illegal war with Iran is as concerning as it is delusional. He killed an aging Ayatollah and replaced him with a much young far more radical one and they…
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Credit where it’s due – well done Winston on Cook Islands reconnect
I’ll happily hammer Winston when he deserves it — but this time he’s done the job. Rebuilding ties with the Cook Islands is exactly what New Zealand should have been doing.
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Luxon and National – Less a Cabinet reshuffle, more a snapping Coffin
Roy Morgan showing National plunge to 26.5% had an impact with Luxon’s Cabinet reshuffle. Luxon’s decisions tell us more about the swirling dynamics of the panicked factions beneath the surface. This wasn’t a Cabinet reshuffle, it was a snapping Coffin designed to blunt any challenge of Luxon once Judith leaves…
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The NZFirst Fisheries Bill is a punch in the face to the entire recreational fishing community
How bad does the corrup[tion of a law need to be before National Party Backbench MPs have the balls to…
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Green Party vs sex worker culture aspiration
Well. That escalated quickly… Greens deny former sex worker’s background was a factor in candidate decision The Green Party says…
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ACT’s Golden Red Tape Ministry would like to exploit any crisis thanks
We face the worst energy crisis in NZs history and David Seymour’s vanity project says what now? Ministry seeks regulatory…
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My Final Word clip: Iwi Radio Cuts Could Cost Lives — And Silence Māori Voices
This week, Martyn sounds the alarm on proposed funding cuts to iwi radio — and the real-world consequences for Aotearoa. A 25% budget reduction could force up to 30% of iwi radio stations to close, removing critical communication lifelines during…
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The War on News: Trump’s Iran Escalation, Tamaki’s Military Rant & Drug Policy Fail
🔥 Week 5 of Trump’s Iran War — Escalation Incoming? Donald Trump continues his erratic approach to Iran — swinging between deal-making and threats of total annihilation. As interceptor missiles run low and drone warfare ramps up, the risk of…
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MEDIAWATCH: The 3 issues as to why BSA v Sean Plunkett is such a joke
Peters, Seymour slam BSA after online media jurisdiction decision Winston Peters has accused the Broadcasting Standards Authority of “bordering on fascist” after it concluded it has jurisdiction over the online media service The Platform. The New Zealand First leader made…
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Donald in the bunker
When the world starts to wobble, the internet reaches for one thing: a bunker meltdown meme. And this one is savage.
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: 30% of Iwi stations could go under after 25% budget cuts
The shocking attack to cut 25% in budget to Iwi Radio stations could see as many as 30% go under say Iwi Radio insiders. At a time when climate emergencies are increasing, losing vital paths of communication during extreme weather…
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The Weekly Hoon: The Middle East fuel crisis & more
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Mini-Hoon Live with Bernard Hickey, Catherine Knight & Mike Joy on the Reality of Everything & Food
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Liberal Agenda
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The Liberal Agenda – Anti-War Protest April 11th
Join the April 11 anti-war protest in New Zealand opposing US and Israeli military action against Iran. Stand for peace.
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In Occupied Palestine – 01 April 2026
In Occupied Palestine Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing death, injury and sickness 08:00, 01 April 2026 until 08:00, 02 April 2026 In Gaza during the past 24 hours…
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Kaitiaki Hauora – Together for Public Health, a powerful voice for the health system
Kaitiaki Hauora – Together for Public Health signals a renewed fight for equitable, publicly funded healthcare in Aotearoa as pressure on the system intensifies.
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Why does the United States have it in for Cuba so badly, and for so long?
A deep dive into why the United States has maintained decades of economic warfare against Cuba since the 1959 revolution.
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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
The Bradbury Group
War Fallout, Fishing Fight & Police Powers
Tonight on The Bradbury Group, Matt Watson takes on Shane Jones over new fishing laws while economist Cameron Bagrie breaks down the Iran war’s impact on NZ. With Hooton, Tukaki and Leoni, we examine global instability and growing concerns over expanded police powers.
Raw News
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Maritime Union Warns Government To Take Initiative With Port Strategy
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is warning that a major shift in global shipping is underway and, without a national port strategy, international shipping giants will dictate the future of the New Zealand economy. In a submission to the…
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Government Mileage Increase For Home Support Workers “A Joke” – E Tu
The Government’s temporary mileage rate increase for home and community support workers remains well below the cost of running a vehicle and does nothing to fix the underlying problem of years of underfunding. Health Minister Simeon Brown today announced a…
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Alliance Party Calls For Aged Care Investment In West Coast Bed Crisis
Alliance Party West Coast–Tasman candidate Louis Coup says decades of underinvestment and service withdrawals have left ageing Coasters stranded and the local health system at a breaking point. The West Coast has lost more than 54 beds over the last…
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Union Win For Home Support Workers – But Mileage Increase Still Falls Short – PSA
A temporary increase in the mileage allowance for home support workers is a welcome response to the fuel crisis but more is needed. Health Minister Simeon Brown announced today a temporary 12 month increase in the allowance from 63.5 cents…
