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Labour’s low expectations give Greens and TOP oxygen
It was a very interesting interview with Kieran McAnulty on The Bradbury Group this week, where he categorically ruled out any new revenue streams to pay for the welfare state and infrastructure that NZ requires. This is a tactic by Labour to create a tiny target and not spook the middle. The danger for Labour is that they end up…
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MEDIAWATCH: The NZ Free Speech Union is the sound of one hand clapping
The NZ Free Speech Union is nothing but a Zionist Apologist Front that weaponises Free Speech for the right! They…
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Wow, even for a cross burning, banjo twanging whero-neck local council politician – that’s racist
Even for a local council politician, this is appallingly racist! Mayor considering action after community board member shared ‘blatant racist’…
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Walking away from Trans Rights is a culture war revenge fantasy
The middle class woke, their fourth wave feminist allies and non-binary activists have really managed to ostracise and alienate everyone…
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Epstein files flooding the zone and rewriting history
How will history record this moment in time – the opening months of 2026? For the North, the winter of Epstein, the blizzard of Epstein. The chronology is, approximately: Epstein files, Venezuela abduction, Epstein files, 4.2 earthquake near Dimona that…
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Why are so many people are concerned about Education & Training (System Reform) Bill?
I could write for many weeks about the Education & Training (System Reform) Bill that is making its way through…
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Analysing Ukraine: Starlink down, Ukraine attacks
The land campaign is evolving quickly, primarily driven by Russia’s recent communication problems: the loss of Starlink, and their decision…
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Death of Palestine solidarity stalwart Roger Fowler
PSNA is deeply saddened by the death of Palestine stalwart Roger Fowler last night. Roger has been a legend of…
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Labour’s low expectations give Greens and TOP oxygen
It was a very interesting interview with Kieran McAnulty on The Bradbury Group this week, where he categorically ruled out any new revenue streams to pay for the welfare state and infrastructure that NZ requires. This is a tactic by Labour to create a tiny target and not spook the…
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Wow, even for a cross burning, banjo twanging whero-neck local council politician – that’s racist
Even for a local council politician, this is appallingly racist! Mayor considering action after community board member shared ‘blatant racist’ cartoon The Thames-Coromandel mayor has reminded elected members of their code of conduct, after concerns were raised about a cartoon a community board member shared on social media. The post,…
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Walking away from Trans Rights is a culture war revenge fantasy
The middle class woke, their fourth wave feminist allies and non-binary activists have really managed to ostracise and alienate everyone so much so that when the Government ignores protecting transgender, non-binary, and intersex New Zealanders under the Human Rights Act 1993 that no one barely notices… Govt refusal to prioritise…
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Greedy Genesis Energy increasing power bills by 30% – time to nationalise electricity
Is it fair that prices rise as power companies bank profits? Consumer NZ is asking how it is fair that power prices are rising at the same time as power companies are reporting large profits. Meridian Energy on Wednesday reported a $226 million half-year profit. Earlier, Mercury had recorded a…
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Auckland getting screwed over again
When Jacinda called on Auckland to take the strain as Covid started running amok, Auckland stood. Auckland had gotten its…
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The Impossible Rise of NZFirst and how the Feral Right will eat their own
National could be wiped out by nationalist right – who will be first to jump? In Britain, Conservative MPs are…
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Sunny Kaushal, the power of the Migrant Exploitation Tobacco Guild and vigilante powers for ZB Dads
Citizens arrests, armed guards, and the power of Sunny Kaushal The Government has long promised to be tough on crime,…
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MEDIAWATCH: The NZ Free Speech Union is the sound of one hand clapping
The NZ Free Speech Union is nothing but a Zionist Apologist Front that weaponises Free Speech for the right! They are part of the Taxpayers’ Union Stable of clients and are Atlas Network connected. They are bad faith actors who…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: Why Winston’s Māori Electorate Referendum is so dangerous
Matua Winston Peters has done a Seymour and called for a highly controversial and divisive race referendum, this time on the Māori Electorates. Matua Winston, who has run in Māori Electorates and has clean swept them for NZ First in…
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MEDIAWATCH: AI Bryce goes full alt-Right Elon Musk on Andrea Vance’s Twitter virtue signal
The man who still claims Chris Trotter is left wing, AI Bryce (we call him that because he’s admitted to using AI enhancement to write his posts), the great transparency campaigner has gone full Elon Musk on Andrea Vance’s Twitter…
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The Bradbury Group with Kieran McAnulty on Labour’s State of the Nation + Matthew Hooton, David Cunliffe and Quilae Wong political panel
A former Labour Leader, a NZ Herald columnist, the leader of a Political Party, the Shadow Leader of the House and a Marxist all walk into a bar. The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is?…
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MEDIAWATCH: Why Are NZ Corrections Recruitment Ads So Weird?
NZ Corrections recruitment ads keep getting stranger — uniforms at BBQs, banker targets, and mocking the “uni kid” trope. What are they trying to sell, and who are they trying to recruit?
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Liberal Agenda
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The Liberal Agenda – Basement Theatre
In the Theatre, catch The Ruckus, a DIY fantasy nerd punk show. Part D&D, part improvised gig, three performers…
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The Liberal Agenda – Basement Theatre
In the Theatre, don’t miss Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Drag Talent, a high-energy showcase with a different line-up every night…
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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,…
Daily Gallery
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Political Caption Competition
Would Jesus arrest the Homeless or Politicians?
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Political Caption Competition
The total disconnect between the fantasy world of privilege and wealth Luxon lives in vs the reality
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In Occupied Palestine – 23 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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GUEST BLOG: Tadhg Stopford – RBNZ confessions
The Reserve Bank of NZ doesn’t decide what Money builds New Zealand doesn’t have a monetary policy problem. It has a credit governance problem. New Zealand has become what Bernard Hickey calls a “housing market with bits tacked on.” That…
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GUEST BLOG: Tadhg Stopford – Ruthenasia, honoured. Why?
To my horror, I see Ruth Richardson got the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit last year. Personally,…
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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….
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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.
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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Save The Children: Child Poverty Figures Demand Government Action To Address Stagnation
Save the Children is calling on the Government to strengthen its response to child poverty following the release of the latest Child Poverty Statistics today. Statistics for the year ending June 2025 released by Stats NZ show no annual change…
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More children living in hardship under Luxon – Labour
Latest figures show more children living in hardship as National continues to fail families. “Christopher Luxon promised to make life better for Kiwis, instead he’s made things harder for families and kids are paying the price,” Labour’s child poverty reduction…
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Child poverty stats highlight Government’s failing record – Greens
The Green Party is calling out this Government’s record on child poverty following the release of the latest child poverty statistics. “It’s clear this Government has done nothing to reduce child poverty, choosing landlords and the wealthy over our tamariki,” says…
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Alliance Party: Time To Bring Power Back Into Public Hands
The Alliance Party is calling for an immediate end to the profit-driven model of New Zealand’s electricity sector, as gentailers once again post massive profits while Kiwis face another round of punishing price hikes during a cost-of-living crisis. Alliance Party…
