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Be honest – National, ACT and NZFs climate denial is cultural, not scientific
It’s not about the science for National, ACT and NZF voters, it’s a culture war. They HATE having to admit that climate change isn’t. socialist hoax and they refuse to admit that the Left have been right about this all along. Climate Change is here, we are utterly unprepared for the reality of it. This Government has attacked the environment…
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Chippy lashes out at Winston’s racism and the most honest thing Winston has ever said in 60 years
Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in Parliament Winston Peters has been accused of “pure racism” in Parliament…
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New Poll and the danger for NZFirst of Winston’s mortality
New Poll results from Stuff: Labour – 37 National – 30 Greens – 10 NZF – 11 ACT – 6…
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Ummmm – Is Nancy Lu hot for teacher?
Now. You tell me if the actual following comments by National Party MP Nancy Lu about the Prime Minister holding…
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Beware of Stanford’s Education & Training (System Reform) Bill
I’m going to start this article off by writing something beyond comprehension, so brace yourself… You will be, I’m sure, well aware of my opinions of our New Zealand Initiative/Atlas Network affiliated Minister of Education, Erica Stanford. However, I now…
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Epstein and Zionism
Does the Epstein scandal implicate Zionism or Israel? A critical look at elite power, antisemitism, and collective blame in global politics.
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Pacific Brief: Geo-political and military activity in the Pacific
Malaysia buys Norwegian missiles, Japan hardens defence policy, India expands influence and Melanesia faces corruption risks in a shifting Pacific.
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Bubble, Bubble, toil & trouble
The US stock market is dangerously overvalued, driven by AI hype, Nvidia’s monopoly and extreme inequality. Is a 2026 crash inevitable? A deep dive into the bubble.
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Based on 4 polls, latest: 16 February 2026
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- 1News Verian — 16/02/2026
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- RNZ Reid — 22/01/2026
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Be honest – National, ACT and NZFs climate denial is cultural, not scientific
It’s not about the science for National, ACT and NZF voters, it’s a culture war. They HATE having to admit that climate change isn’t. socialist hoax and they refuse to admit that the Left have been right about this all along. Climate Change is here, we are utterly unprepared for…
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Chippy lashes out at Winston’s racism and the most honest thing Winston has ever said in 60 years
Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in Parliament Winston Peters has been accused of “pure racism” in Parliament by Labour leader Chris Hipkins, who has called out National ministers for failing to combat or challenge it. The Greens say Peters is scapegoating migrants, while ACT’s David Seymour –…
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New Poll and the danger for NZFirst of Winston’s mortality
New Poll results from Stuff: Labour – 37 National – 30 Greens – 10 NZF – 11 ACT – 6 TPM – 2 Labour are soaring as voters scramble to find an alternative to this hateful right wing Government. National are sinking because Chris Luxon has all the rich prick…
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Ummmm – Is Nancy Lu hot for teacher?
Now. You tell me if the actual following comments by National Party MP Nancy Lu about the Prime Minister holding an umbrella was – a tad much: And I quote: “This is the Christopher Luxon I know” “4:00am start. Down at Eden Park for a big announcement” “While…
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Get ready for many NZF mouth breathers yelling about one person one vote until they realise what Winston’s banning of Māori electorates will do
We are about to be swamped by NZFirst Whero-neck mouth breathers screaming ‘1 person 1 vote’ to justify amputating the…
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3 ways National/ACT and NZF are stealing the 2026 election by screwing the scrum
There are 3 ways that this Government have screwed the scrum this election and because the election looks so close,…
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Will Luxon get caught out by Winston’s anti-Māori referendum the same way he got tricked into supporting ACT’s Treaty Principles Referendum?
Winston’s attack on Māori Political aspiration is as dangerous as Seymour’s Treaty Principles Referendum and it is another political headache…
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MEDIAWATCH: Talley’s new attack on TVNZ the biggest free speech issue in NZ – so where is the Free Speech Union?
Talley’s appeals decision in defamation case with TVNZ, parties to return to court Food manufacturing company Talley’s is appealing the decision of the High Court in its 2025 defamation case with TVNZ, who say they will “respond strongly” again. NZ…
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The Bradbury Group with Salvation Army State of the Nation + Phil Goff + Matthew Hooton
1-on-1 in 10 Interview – Salvation Army State of the Nation Report Salvation Army Social Policy & Parliamentary Unit Director – Dr Bonnie Robinson Political Panel Discussion Phil Goff – Former Mayor of Auckland, Former Leader of the Labour…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: Winston’s attack on Maori Electorates just as bad as David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Referendum
Winston Peters proposes a referendum to abolish the Māori electorates, reopening Treaty tensions and testing Luxon’s coalition stability.
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My Final Word: Why We Must Respect the Appeal of a Monster
It is painful. It is infuriating. And it forces victims and the nation to endure trauma once again. But the appeal process must be respected — not for him, but for us. He will serve life without parole —…
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MEDIAWATCH – Damien Venuto surprised free market capitalism cheerleaders might be wrong
Are media cheerleaders ignoring cracks in New Zealand’s economy? Rising unemployment, weak retail and stalled infrastructure suggest deeper trouble.
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The Liberal Agenda – Gig Guide
Bringing the best music + live entertainment to Aus + NZ since ’79 This month in music In February 1984,…
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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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Political Caption Competition
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In Occupied Palestine – 16 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
According to National Party MP Nancy Lu, this is the greatest moment of kindness ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere
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GUEST BLOG: Political interference in regulatory authorities threatens health and safety of the public
The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCA) is legislation that Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system can’t function safely without. The Act is one of the key external moralities that help shape and define how the health system function I…
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Political Interference threatens Health Regulation in NZ
Proposed changes to the HPCA Act could allow ministerial direction of health regulators. Critics warn political interference may undermine public safety.
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Ian Powell – Mismanaging my (and our) health by private operational control
The Manage My Health cyber breach was not just a security failure — it was a failure of sovereignty. When…
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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.
The Bradbury Group
The Bradbury Group – Treaty, Gas and Global Tensions
Live from Waatea, The Bradbury Group brings together politicians, journalists and commentators for Aotearoa’s most fearless weekly political debate. Tonight: Winston Peters’ proposed Māori electorates referendum, the Government’s controversial gas policy, the India free trade deal amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment, and what New Zealand should do if conflict erupts between America, Israel and Iran.
Raw News
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Darkest Day In Decades For NZ Workers’ Rights As ERA Bill Passes – Workers First Union
Workers First said that the passage of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill today was the “darkest day in decades” for New Zealand workers’ rights and that every person, whether an employee or contractor, should be deeply concerned for their future…
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Govt’s Anti-Worker Law Guts Hard-Won Protections – E Tu
The National-led Government has passed the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2025, a law that drags Aotearoa New Zealand’s employment rights backwards and makes exploitation easier for big employers. “This is one of the most anti-worker pieces of legislation in decades,”…
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Dark day for working New Zealanders as the Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes – NZCTU
The passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill is a dark day for working New Zealanders, says New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey. “This law strips working Kiwis of long-held and fundamental rights. “Employers…
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Broken Tunnel Promise Another Bishop Botch-Up – Labour
Chris Bishop is digging a hole for himself when it comes to Wellington’s tunnels. “Chris Bishop has broken his promise to Wellingtonians by walking back his commitment to get spades in the ground on a second Terrace Tunnel, while floating…
