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How NZ First keeps double digit support
The reality is that NZF can probably lean into enough support to hit double digits when you consider the sub 5% vote for Anti-Vaxx lunatics. The New Conservatives, NewZeal, NZ Outdoors, NZ Loyal and the Freedom Party are all crazy as fuck, and that’s why Winston is raging against the WHO! For New Conservatives, NewZeal, NZ Outdoors, NZ Loyal and…
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Why would we trust Matua Shane Jones and Donald Trump with NZs rare earth minerals?
US, New Zealand commit to exploring opportunities, cooperation on critical minerals New Zealand and the United States have committed to…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: Election 2026: How Labour Māori Caucus win the ’26 Election
Every poll this year has told us how close the 2026 election will be and every tactical decision and strategic…
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Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Pacific Summary 2026
An annual assessment of the security situation in the Pacific, including my thoughts about the key trends and concerns in…
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Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Pacific Summary 2026
An annual assessment of the security situation in the Pacific, including my thoughts about the key trends and concerns in 2026. Historically, security discussions in the Pacific revolve around Sino-American competition, and the positions of both China and the US…
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The Bradbury Group with Chris Hipkins, Matthew Hooton, John Tamihere and Matthew Tukaki
1-ON-1 IN 10 INTERVIEW: Leader of the Labour Party – Chris Hipkins POLITICAL PANEL: John Tamihere – President of the…
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Bannon’s Epstein interview: a hollow, smug, humourless pervert
A detailed critique of Steve Bannon’s interview with Jeffrey Epstein, exposing the emptiness, arrogance and moral rot behind the performance.
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Politicians, leave our kids alone
Several times last year I wrote about the dangers of politicians, from any party, being involved in the development of…
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How NZ First keeps double digit support
The reality is that NZF can probably lean into enough support to hit double digits when you consider the sub 5% vote for Anti-Vaxx lunatics. The New Conservatives, NewZeal, NZ Outdoors, NZ Loyal and the Freedom Party are all crazy as fuck, and that’s why Winston is raging against the…
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Why would we trust Matua Shane Jones and Donald Trump with NZs rare earth minerals?
US, New Zealand commit to exploring opportunities, cooperation on critical minerals New Zealand and the United States have committed to “explore further opportunities” to expand cooperation on critical minerals, according to a statement released by both governments. It comes after the Prime Minister dismissed reporting of potential talks between the…
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Was Jeffrey Epstein an Intelligence asset? Questioning the Russia narrative
The Russia Narrative Emerges This article does not assert verified intelligence affiliations, but examines competing narratives and questions why some lines of inquiry receive sustained media attention while others are marginalised. Epstein’s links to Putin and Kremlin spies raise fears he was Russian agent When Jeffrey Epstein offered up a…
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Unemployment hits 11-year high — where are the Green Shoots of Recovery?
Official data is now doing what political rhetoric could not — exposing the gap between economic promises and lived reality. Unemployment reaches 11-year high Surprise, surprise, unemployment is now at highest in 11 years… Unemployment rate rises again, to 5.4%: Highest since 2015 The unemployment rate has risen again to…
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Sleepy Hobbits love Luxon: First Roy Morgan Poll has National in total control of next election
The first Roy Morgan poll of the year puts National well ahead, sharply diverging from other surveys and raising questions about polling and voter turnout.
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What rare earth mineral promises has Matua Shane Jones given Trump?
Questions are being raised about Shane Jones’ role in rare earth and critical minerals talks with the US and what it means for New Zealand’s economy and environment.
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Liam Dann quietly packs away the Green Shoots champagne
After declaring the economic recovery had arrived, NZ Herald economist Liam Dann now appears to be walking back the “green shoots” narrative.
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: Election 2026: How Labour Māori Caucus win the ’26 Election
Every poll this year has told us how close the 2026 election will be and every tactical decision and strategic step will be crucial. How the Labour Māori Caucus fights could be the difference between winning and losing. The main…
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MEDIAWATCH: Broken markets, corporate power & the limits of competition Reform
A deep dive into New Zealand’s broken markets, the Commerce Act reform debate, and why corporate power continues to undermine competition, democracy, and public trust.
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The Bradbury Group with Chris Hipkins, Matthew Hooton, John Tamihere and Matthew Tukaki
1-ON-1 IN 10 INTERVIEW: Leader of the Labour Party – Chris Hipkins POLITICAL PANEL: John Tamihere – President of the Māori Party Matthew Hooton – Political Commentator and NZ Herald columnist Matthew Tukaki – Māori Broadcaster and Political Commentator TOPICS:…
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MEDIAWATCH: Damien Grant slavery bill – why he’s 50% right and 50% wrong
A feel-good slavery bill that won’t catch the worst offenders – Damien Grant Stuff It’s been a year since Damien Grant hypocritically self mutilated his own award winning Political Podcast and let’s be honest, his been grieving ever since. His…
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MEDIAWATCH: I told you BSA vs Sean Plunket was about revenue
Cough, I told you the BSA vs Sean Plunket fiasco was about revenue… Broadcasting Standards Authority calls for law change to deal with ‘rapidly evolving’ media, expects declining levy revenue Levies expected to decrease The Broadcasting Standards Authority has pointed…
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Liberal Agenda
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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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The Liberal Agenda – Basement Theatre
Kia ora Basement whānau,Aue, e hika ma! Titiro koutou ki ngā whakaari i tēnei wiki! Check out what’s on this…
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The Liberal Agenda – Under the Radar Gig Guide
Hey, here is your weekly guide to gigs in Auckland. TICKETS POPULAR Ian Moss – Live In Auckland Hollywood Avondale…
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In Occupied Palestine – 02 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
Give that person a knighthood!
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In Occupied Palestine – 01 February 2026
Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing death, injury and…
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Political Caption Competition
Bishop Brian’s True Blue racists who hate foreigners having lunch at an Indian restaurant – priceless
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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: Talk Liberation – AI isn’t intelligent, but it sure is artificial
Talk Liberation is committed to providing equal access for individuals with disabilities. To view an accessible version of this article,…
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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 2026 Begins: Economy, Immigration and a World in Disorder
The first Bradbury Group of 2026 opens the election year with a hard look at what has already gone wrong. From the disappearance of the promised economic “green shoots,” to the political weaponisation of anti-immigrant sentiment and the destabilising impact of Donald Trump’s return to global power, this panel cuts through the spin to examine who benefits, who pays, and what kind of year New Zealand is heading into.
Raw News
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Highest unemployment rate in a decade a tragedy for families – Greens
The latest labour market figures confirm that the unemployment rate, under the National Act NZ First coalition, has risen to 5.4%, New Zealand’s highest unemployment rate since September 2015. “This National Act NZ First coalition is a government of despair” says Marama Davidson, Co-Leader of the Green Party. The latest…
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Unemployment at 10-year high – NZCTU
Unemployment data released by Stats NZ today shows that working people are bearing the cost of the Government’s economic mismanagement, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey. “Unemployment has risen to levels we haven’t seen in a decade. 164,000…
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MPs urged to vote down anti-worker law – NZCTU
A collective of 49 unions, lawyers, NGOs, academics, former Workplace Relations Ministers, and current spokespeople have co-signed an open letter calling on all Members of Parliament to vote against the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, currently before the House. “These changes…
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Aucklanders: we need you this Thursday – First Union + NZCTU
The ACT Party’s Employment Relations Amendment Bill is a direct attack on workers’ rights. It would let employers replace real jobs with sham contracting, pay below the minimum wage, strip sick leave and holidays, and shut workers out of workplace…
