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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 curiously never had any after-shocks, Epstein files, Ukraine talks, Epstein files, WEF in Davos, Epstein files, Munich Security Conference, Epstein…
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NZF throw another woke tantrum after being called out for being racist
After throwing a tantrum for being called racist (because he was being racist), Matua Winston then threw another tanty at…
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The Mordor of Oligarchy is here in the NZ Shire
Bernie Sanders 2025 Edition ofFight Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here makes the point that the Billionaire Class, Big Polluters…
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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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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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TDB Poll of Polls
Based on 4 polls, latest: 16 February 2026
Sources
- 1News Verian — 16/02/2026
- Roy Morgan — 03/02/2026
- Talbot Mills — 30/01/2026
- RNZ Reid — 22/01/2026
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NZF throw another woke tantrum after being called out for being racist
After throwing a tantrum for being called racist (because he was being racist), Matua Winston then threw another tanty at the Unions for pointing out he had allowed Bosses the right to sack at will (because he had done that), and now NZF are in a new fit of hysterics…
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The Mordor of Oligarchy is here in the NZ Shire
Bernie Sanders 2025 Edition ofFight Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here makes the point that the Billionaire Class, Big Polluters and Corporations have transformed under Trump into a naked plutocracy: Three of the richest individuals (e.g., Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg) hold more combined wealth than the bottom half of the U.S….
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Stop blaming the politicians and start blaming yourself!
The Polls tell us that the majority of Kiwis support this hard Right Government. That despite the ideological vandalism to the economy, the 210 000 who have fled in the last 2 years causing a cascade shut down throughout Industries and the 156000 kids living in material hardship. Despite all…
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Government will now arrest the homeless that they have created!
The Government’s move toward criminalising homelessness in New Zealand follows major cuts to emergency housing and welfare. Is this policy solving poverty — or punishing it?
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Dear NZ Political Left – we need to get our Shiz together
Comrades. We need to get our shit together. This hard right Government with their anti-Māori, anti-Treaty, anti-worker, anti-renter, anti-disabled, anti-beneficiary…
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Government cheerlead foreigners buying NZ Citizenship while treasury warn NZ’s economic sovereignty slipping away. Should we expel Peter Thiel?
The golden visa New Zealand programme has brought in $3.39b in investment — but as foreign buyers return and Treasury warns of offshore debt, is economic sovereignty at risk?
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It has not been a good week for Winston, Gerry or Democracy in Parliament last week
I like Gerry and Winston can make me laugh from time to time, but sweet Jesus even their greatest supporters…
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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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Te Kaupapa Election ’26 – Waatea’s Weekend Political Podcast with Dale Husband, Labour MP Arena Williams and political commentator Martyn Bomber Bradbury
Joining us this week for Te Kaupapa Election ’26 – Waatea’s Weekend Political Podcast is host Dale Husband, Labour MP Arena Williams and Political Commentator Martyn Bradbury Māori Electorates vs Winston Election 2026 Salvation Army state of the nation
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My Final Word: Cheap School Lunches, Lost Jobs & Hungry Kids
This week, Martyn takes aim at the Government’s overhaul of the school lunches programme — cutting costs from $8 to $3 while slashing local jobs and reducing nutritional value. When feeding prisoners costs $2.74 per meal and school kids…
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1-on-1 in 10: Salvation Army’s Dr Bonnie Robinson on NZ Poverty Crisis
This week on The Bradbury Group, Salvation Army Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit Director Dr Bonnie Robinson joins Martyn Bradbury for a sobering 1-on-1 in 10 following the release of the Salvation Army’s State of the Nation Report. *The…
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The War on News: Umbrella Worship, Seymour’s Chainsaw State & “It’s Just Weather”
This week on The War on News, Martyn Bradbury dissects umbrella adoration, libertarian fever dreams, and a Government still pretending climate chaos is just a passing shower. ☔ Nancy Lu’s Umbrella Love Letter: National MP Nancy Lu took to social…
TDB Left News
- Labour's Chris Hipkins to wait until after Budget 2026 to make commitments
- Advocacy group calls for Equal Pay Amendment Act repeal, independent pay equity unit
- 'We still have nowhere else to go': Rough sleepers question police's new move on powers
- Emergency specialist says only law changes will reduce dog injury statistics
- Orchestra strikes a chord with sports maestros
- Unions acuse Peters of being 'wilfully misleading' over Employment Relations Amendment Bill
- #regional: New Faces Encouraged at Annual Pureora Hunting Competition
- #regional: South Marlborough Trust Takes on South Island’s Worst Man-made Environmental Disaster
- #regional: Five Rescued From Mount Taranaki in Hazardous Conditions
- #national: Youth Advocates Warn Move-On Orders Risk Fast-Tracking Rangatahi Into Justice System
- Pay equity law changes 'flagrant and significant abuse of power', former MPs say
- #national: Waatea Question of the Day Sparks Strong Response to ‘Move On’ Laws
- #hakinakina: Slopestyle Star Brett Rheeder Headlining Inaugural Wellington Mountain Bike Festival
- #regional: $3.5 Million Boost for Tongariro National Park Restoration Welcomed by Ruapehu Mayor
- EU is ignoring economics 101: those who spend must also pay
- Mini crossword, Tuesday 24 February
- Daily crossword, Tuesday 24 February
- Hipkins’ speech wasn’t boring by accident
- Newsroom daily quiz, Tuesday 24 February
- Golden visa billions will be flash in the pan
- First Gaza, Then the World
- A Neocolonial Billionaire Fantasy in Honduras
- Another Kingpin Falls, Nothing Changes
- We Deserve Better War Propaganda
- Just Think of Wuthering Heights as a Barbie Offshoot
- Marco Rubio’s Cecil Rhodes Moment
- Your Individual Boycotts Aren’t Helping
- On Tariffs, Neil Gorsuch Is Hardly Apolitical
- The Promise and Tragedy of the Popular Front
- ‘Pulled the number out of his arse’: Crikey readers respond to the CFMEU corruption crisis
- Tariff chaos proves why doing a deal with Trump is *always* a bad idea
- Malinauskas faces a landslide win in SA. But cracks are appearing in his ‘good-time agenda’
- Year of the Horse presents new hopes for Liberals to finally claw back Chinese voters
- Max Beckmann, an Unintentionally Political Artist
- Tell Iranian And Cuban Diaspora Warmongers To Shut The Fuck Up
- My Life as a “Terrorist”
- When Protesters Shut Down the World Trade Organization
- Zohran Mamdani Wants to Reclaim Efficiency From the Right
- How Gig Capitalism Came to Thrive in Nordic Labor Markets
- It's Very Possible To Be Both Happy And Well-Informed
TDB: Top NZ Political Podcasts
- Q+A with Jack Tame Audience: 40,000
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- THE BRADBURY GROUP with Martyn Bradbury Audience: 2,500
Liberal Agenda
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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,…
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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.
Daily Gallery
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Political Caption Competition
Says the man who had the taxpayer pay his porn rentals
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In Occupied Palestine – 21 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
Best decision on social media ever
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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, I can’t reconcile that with the consequences ofher ‘reforms’. It has been 35 years since “Ruthenasia” – changes so disruptive…
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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.
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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…
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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State of the Nation address – Chris Hipkins
Thank you, Simon, for that kind introduction and for all you and the team do to bring these events together. Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be with you at the start of such a pivotal year…
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“Move-on” To Where? – Lifewise
Pam Elgar ONZM, Executive Chair of Lifewise states “We are deeply troubled by the Government’s decision to introduce “move-on” enforcement orders targeting people experiencing homelessness in Auckland.” With more than 900 individuals currently sleeping rough—far exceeding official estimates—these measures fail…
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Luxon must act after Peters caught making false claims on employment bill – Greens
The Green Party is calling on Christopher Luxon to hold Winston Peters accountable for making false claims about union engagement on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill. “Winston Peters’ behaviour following the passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill is a…
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Rough Sleepers Need Homes, Not Handcuffs – Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand
Public spaces are vital to how we collectively live together and govern ourselves. They are where we connect, where we participate in society, where we ask decision-makers to take action, where we catch up, or shop or take our daily…
