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Gas isn’t the solution, proper regulation of our electricity market is
The Government are already lying to you about how their bullshit Gas Tax isn’t really a Tax… Is it a tax? Is it a levy? Government stumbles over new charge to pay for LNG Stuff …you’ll be feeling it in your power Bill next year! Tell me if it doesn’t feel like a Tax then! The fact is the Government…
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Australia hosting an Israeli war criminal while violently bashing protesters diminishes us all
Police use of violence ‘disturbing’ and ‘disappointing’ at Sydney rally against Israeli president, experts say A New South Wales policing…
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Government making it worse for families – Willie Jackson
For the third year running, families are struggling to makes ends meet due to the decisions Nicola Willis and Christopher Luxon have made. “Christopher…
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Corruption report highlights conflicts of interest at the heart of the Luxon government – Russel Norman
Greenpeace says a new report in which New Zealand has slipped further down the corruption rankings highlights the conflicts of…
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Education is much more than ‘The basics, done well’.
Is education just about the “three Rs”? A look at Clarence Beeby’s vision, inequality, structured literacy reforms and the future of NZ schooling.
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Some of the crimes of capitalism – share market greed and enrichment
From asset management giants like BlackRock and Vanguard to NZ’s privatised power companies, critics argue shareholder profit is driving inequality, energy hardship and economic risk.
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Luxon’s vision for our children
Waitangi Day speeches are meant to outline not just who we are, but who we are becoming. When the Prime…
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The wilful ignorance of Epstein’s connections with Israeli Intelligence
An examination of the Epstein files, media silence, intelligence-linked power networks, and why accountability continues to be deferred despite mounting evidence.
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Gas isn’t the solution, proper regulation of our electricity market is
The Government are already lying to you about how their bullshit Gas Tax isn’t really a Tax… Is it a tax? Is it a levy? Government stumbles over new charge to pay for LNG Stuff …you’ll be feeling it in your power Bill next year! Tell me if it doesn’t…
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Australia hosting an Israeli war criminal while violently bashing protesters diminishes us all
Police use of violence ‘disturbing’ and ‘disappointing’ at Sydney rally against Israeli president, experts say A New South Wales policing expert who participated in the Sydney rally against the Israeli president’s visit has called the police response “disappointing” and said violent clashes with protesters could have been prevented. Law professor…
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Government under pressure over India Free Trade Deal visa claims
Debate intensifies over whether the India Free Trade Agreement prevents New Zealand from capping Indian student visas.
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Retail crime board disbanded after Sunny vigilante ram raids public
The Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime will disband months early following resignations and criticism over spending and governance.
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The importance of allowing the Christchurch Terrorist his day in court
As the Christchurch mosque attacker seeks to appeal his conviction, the case tests New Zealand’s commitment to due process and the rule of law.
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Greens risk losing third party status as Winston Peters’ Prime Ministerial gambit emerges
As Labour weakens and NZ First gains leverage, the Greens face a stark choice that could determine the shape of New Zealand’s next government.
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Economy in meltdown and the broken privatisation experiment never more apparent – so why is NZ Left floundering?
Rising unemployment, collapsing public services, and growing inequality expose New Zealand as a failed privatisation experiment — and raise hard questions for the Left.
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MEDIAWATCH: Liam Dann finally becomes the Spectre at the Feast
Despite record $80.7b export earnings, New Zealand’s economy remains fragile. Liam Dann’s shift in tone highlights deeper structural concerns.
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The Bradbury Group with Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Matthew Hooton, Simon Wilson & Dita De Boni
1-on-1 in 10 Interview – Debbie Ngarewa-Packer Co-leader of the Māori Party – Debbie Ngarewa-Packer Political Panel Discussion Simon Wilson – Listener Columnist Matthew Hooton – Political Commentator & NZ Herald Columnist Dita De Boni – Business Journalist Tonight’s Political…
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MEDIAWATCH: Is NZME’s Canadian billionaire owner about to use the OneRoof crisis to tighten editorial control?
NZME launches an internal review after senior exits at OneRoof — but why is its own Media Insider silent as questions mount over ownership and control?
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MEDIAWATCH: Why is Hooton the only one having an adult discussion about the reality of Climate Change?
New Zealand faces climate change consequences it can’t afford. Matthew Hooton argues Paris payments are fantasy while adaptation failures mount.
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1-on-1 in 10: Chris Hipkins on Cost of Living, Climate Cuts & NZ First’s Culture War
With the 2026 election looming, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins sits down with The Bradbury Group for a raw, unscripted 1-on-1 in 10 — tackling the cost-of-living crisis, climate backsliding, and the culture war politics reshaping Aotearoa. Filmed live from Waitangi,…
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Liberal Agenda
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The Liberal Agenda – Basement Theatre
Basement Theatre’s February programme features queer improv, indigi-queer cinema, drag showcases and Pride celebrations supporting Rainbow Youth.
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The Liberal Agenda: Summer Pride Season Week One at Basement Theatre
Basement Theatre’s Summer Pride Season launches with a powerful first week of queer theatre, drag, film, improv and community-led events…
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The Liberal Agenda – Melania. 5 stars
Melania is a lavish, chilling documentary about obscene wealth, political decay and elite delusion. A five-star train wreck you have to see.
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The Liberal Agenda – Basement Theatre Pride Summer
Wake up from your holiday daze Tāmaki Makaurau – it’s officially Summer/Pride season at Basement Theatre! From 7 Feb – 18…
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In Occupied Palestine – 09 February 2026
In Occupied Palestine Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing…
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Political Caption Competition
As you drown in untreated sewage, how’s all that Three Waters hate looking now?
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Political Caption Competition
David Seymour claims colonisation is so good that the poorest Kiwis live like Kings
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Political Caption Competition
We could have had Three Waters instead
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GUEST BLOG: Tadhg Stopford – Nzs pimped out, again! NACTs critical minerals fast track trap.
A guest analysis of New Zealand’s fast-tracked critical minerals strategy, questioning royalties, foreign control, and the long-term risks to national sovereignty.
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Nael Barghouti: Courageous words from an unbreakable spirit
The words of Nael Barghouti, a Palestinian leader imprisoned for decades, reveal resilience, resistance and the human cost of occupation.
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Simple English: What’s wrong with New Zealand & how we fix it
There’s a simple puzzle at the heart of modern New Zealand. We are educated. We work hard. We export food,…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Newsflash Nicola: Diagnosis comes before treatment, not after
Despite the health system being one of the major and most electorally sensitive issues of public (and voter) concern in…
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The Bradbury Group – Election Year Edition
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Raw News
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Government making it worse for families – Willie Jackson
For the third year running, families are struggling to makes ends meet due to the decisions Nicola Willis and Christopher Luxon have made. “Christopher Luxon made big promises to fix the cost of living. Instead, all he has done is make things worse,” Labour’s social development spokesperson,…
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Corruption report highlights conflicts of interest at the heart of the Luxon government – Russel Norman
Greenpeace says a new report in which New Zealand has slipped further down the corruption rankings highlights the conflicts of interest at the heart of the Luxon government. It follows a report by Transparency International in which New Zealand’s Corruptions…
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Air NZ widebody cabin crew strike over stalled negotiations – E Tu
Air New Zealand widebody cabin crew will take two full days of strike action on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 February, after negotiations failed to deliver an offer that addresses the realities of the work widebody cabin crew do, including…
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What’s Point Of External Review Of Govt. Anti-Strike Facebook Adverts With No Finding Of Fault? – PSA
The independent review of the Government’s controversial facebook adverts opposing the nationwide strikes last October is a waste of public money with no finding of fault able to be found. Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission released the terms of…
