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When your co-governance racism is so great that even Shane Jones splutters
Do you have any idea how badly you have fucked up if your co-governance racism is so cross burning that Matua Shane Jones needs to step in and admonish you??? Shane Jones calls Far North councillor Davina Smolders’ co-governance complaints ‘perverse’, ‘pathetic’ Shane Jones has labelled an Act councillor’s complaints that a co-governance “takeover on steroids” was happening in the…
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Markets refuse to price in an Iranian disaster
The Strait is open declares Trump. It is closed say the Iranians. No it’s open says Trump! No no, it’s…
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Ummmm. So. Is Taine Randall all good?
Have you all seen Taine Randall being interviewed after his announcement to run for recreational hate cult. NZ First? Y-e-a-h….
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Pete Hegseth quoted fake Pulp Fiction Bible Quote
The man is a fucking moron… Pete Hegseth quoted a fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction during a Pentagon sermon.pic.twitter.com/1o3CJiJYRF…
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We are adrift without a vision except one of fiscal rectitude
Today was one of the worst days. I awoke at 5am to do an interview on Ryan Bridges’ Newstalk ZB program about the latest statistics from the Ministry of Social Development on unemployment benefits. “Worrying”: Benefit numbers heading in the…
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PSNA says High Court Superfund decision a victory for Palestinian rights
PSNA says High Court Superfund decision a victory for Palestinian rights The High Court in Auckland has found policies…
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A Bigger Problem Than Iran
If Iran closing Hormuz is extortion, what is America doing? Trump’s plan doesn’t just target Iran — it turns the entire global economy into collateral damage.
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BEN MORGAN – Russia needs a victory this spring but probably won’t get one!
Russia needs a win — urgently. But Ukraine is grinding them down, Europe is waking up, and Putin may be running out of road faster than anyone expected.
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The 2 reasons why Government’s fuel crisis response is a pantomime
This Government’s fuel crisis response is a pantomime for 2 reasons. The first is a self enforced political paralysis driven by their own election narrative. Nationals argument is we are in the economic situation we are in because Labour overspent during a crisis. This means they will do as little…
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Is Simeon Brown’s frenetic hot mess social media performance a glimpse of how bad National’s Election Campaign will be?
Simeon Brown’s sudden promotion to National Party Campaign Chair has seen a spastic eruption of content on his Social Media feed which is, at best, a bit much. His half baked hot takes on every issue running is a hot mess, especially as half the points he’s trying to make…
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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?
If you were a world renown brand called ‘Vodaphone’ why would you change your name to sound like a TVNZ channel? Every time I see the advert, my first thought is, “Why are TVNZ launching into cellphones when they can’t do News properly?” All this advert tells me is that…
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Luxon Coup could spark snap election
It’s the spilling season. It’s the killing season. It’s the Red Pilling treason season. TDB warned that with the removal of Judith Collins as a faction leader, (the faction leader who handed Luxon the leadership after she poisoned off Simon Bridges), that Luxon’s leadership would crumble as the factions attack…
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How does our new Nordic Ice Queen Reserve Bank Governor ‘look through’ 7.5% inflation?
The unemployment forecast is now 6%, with what could be a 7.5% inflation rate all because Trump started an illegal…
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The ugly culture war malice an All Black is now supporting
Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell standing as New Zealand First candidate Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell will stand…
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The horror that is MSD
MSD document says there’s ‘no evidence’ hundreds of New Zealanders are without shelter A government document says it is a…
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Te Kaupapa Election 2026 weekend political podcast: with Hone Harawira, Matthew Tukaki, Steve Able and Bomber
Te Kaupapa with Matthew Tukaki Join us as Te Kaupapa returns with a powerful panel and the big issues shaping Aotearoa right now. This week’s panel: • Steve Abel (Green Party) • Martyn Bradbury (Commentator) • Hone Harawira On the…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: Marae & RSA should be resourced as the new front line in climate change
I had the unpleasant experience of listening into Sean Plunket on The Platform this week. They were mocking the idea that climate change is impacting Māori more. One callers argument was how would the rain know how to harm Māori…
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The Bradbury Group with Debbie Ngarewa-Packer + Dr Paul Buchanan & Qiulae Wong, Arena Williams & Matthew Hooton
A Marxist, A Party Co-Leader, an Intelligence Analyst, a Newspaper columnist, another Party leader and the member for Manurewa all walk into a bar.The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is? The Bradbury Group?” 1-on-1 in…
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MEDIAWATCH: What should replace BSA if Goldsmith kills it?
Kill the watchdog — and what exactly replaces it? That’s the question no one serious is answering.
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MEDIAWATCH: Alt-Right Culture War Billionaire Jim Grenon should pay defamation bill
If you bankroll the fight, should you also pay the bill when it collapses?
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Louis Theroux on toxic masculinity: 5 Stars
Louis Theroux walks straight into the manosphere — and what he finds isn’t just toxic masculinity, but a cultural vacuum we helped create.
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In Occupied Palestine – 15 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, 15 April 2026 until 08:00, 16 April 2026 The total numbers of killed and wounded,…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Making sense of the Opportunity Party: ripples or wave
It’s hovering near 5%. That’s all it takes. The Opportunity Party could go from political footnote to kingmaker — if the ripple becomes a wave.
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GUEST BLOG: Seeby Woodhouse – Is it WW3 yet? Evaluating the Iran war as part of a larger globalised conflict
We’re asking the wrong question about Iran. It’s not “will this escalate?” — it’s whether we’re already in World War 3 and pretending we’re not.
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Calling out Health New Zealand for intimidation of nurses
When nurses speak up about safety — should they be threatened for it?
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GUEST BLOG: Seeby Woodhouse – Project Ghost Murmur
You can leave your phone behind. You can’t leave your heartbeat.
The Bradbury Group
War, Storms & Inflation: NZ Under Pressure
Tonight on The Bradbury Group, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Dr Paul Buchanan join us to break down the Iran war, climate shocks and rising inflation. With Hooton, Wong and Williams, we examine whether New Zealand is prepared for what’s coming next.
Raw News
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Palestine Forum Of New Zealand Marks Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, Calls For Justice And Accountability
The Palestine Forum of New Zealand stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people today, April 17, in commemorating Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, a day that highlights the ongoing suffering and injustice faced by thousands of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. For…
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Marine Policy Forum making a splash in united front 2pm, today April 18 – Māui and Hector’s Dolphin Defenders
More than 12 speakers on different marine matters, and politicians from six political parties are gathering together tomorrow at the Marine Policy Forum from 2pm at Te Manawa, Westgate, Auckland. Oceans and marine management are shaping up to be key…
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Luxon Government Can No Longer Mask Racism In Education Reforms – Greens
The Green Party welcomes the urgent inquiry by the Waitangi Tribunal on the Education and Training Amendment Act and Te Mātaiaho (WAI 3553). “The hearings were clear: the Crown breached its Tiriti obligations. The Government can no longer mask the…
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Ombudsman Complaint Filed Over The Government’s Refusal To Release Key LNG Modelling Conclusions – Lawyers for Climate Action
Lawyers for Climate Action and the New Zealand Climate Foundation have filed a complaint with the Ombudsman, challenging MBIE’s decision to withhold critical conclusions from the modelling underpinning the Government’s decision to proceed with a $2.7B LNG Import Facility. The…
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