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A Bigger Problem Than Iran
It would appear Trump’s bold new strategy to grapple with Iran having closed the Strait of Hormuz … is to have the US Navy also close the Strait of Hormuz. Which, if he calls the Iranian approach “WORLD EXTORTION [sic]”, rather invites one to ponder whether that would be why he’d earlier been proffering a “joint venture” with Iran in this (“beautiful”) department. An ‘Extortion’…
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BEN MORGAN – Russia needs a victory this spring but probably won’t get one!
In Ukraine, a brief ceasefire for the Orthodox Church’s Easter celebrations finished on Sunday. A brief pause in the conflict…
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By arresting Palestine Action protestors – Britain is enabling War crimes and Genocide – Will NZ Government do the same?
More than 500 arrested at UK protest against Palestine Action ban Police have arrested more than 500 people during a…
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GUEST BLOG: Seeby Woodhouse – Is it WW3 yet? Evaluating the Iran war as part of a larger globalised conflict
We’re asking the wrong question about Iran. It’s not “will this escalate?” — it’s whether we’re already in World War 3 and pretending we’re not.
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A Bigger Problem Than Iran
It would appear Trump’s bold new strategy to grapple with Iran having closed the Strait of Hormuz … is to have the US Navy also close the Strait of Hormuz. Which, if he calls the Iranian approach “WORLD EXTORTION [sic]”, rather invites one to…
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Protesters rally across Aotearoa in condemnation of Israel, US ‘warmongering’ and ‘shameful’ NZ
Thousands marched. Not just against war — but against New Zealand’s silence while it happens.
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Principals’ Concerns About the New ERO Reporting Format
Principals aren’t confused. They’re warning this will make things worse.
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The Changes to NCEA Are A Class War
If every “reform” makes it easier for the privileged to win… is it still reform — or something else?
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ACT are lying to you about Charter Schools by comparing Apples with Potatoes and pretending it’s fruit
ACT want you to believe charter schools are a triumph of efficiency. The problem is their own numbers leave out huge costs and compare unlike with unlike.
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NZ First is as compromised by corporate mining as they are by commercial fishing – when are NZ voters going to acknowledge this corruption?
Mining. Fishing. Donations. At what point does “policy” start looking like payback?
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Um, I’m pretty sure Shane Jones and Winston Peters just lied directly to our faces
Winston says he had nothing to do with it. The official report says otherwise. So who’s telling the truth — and why does it matter now?
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Maiki Sherman’s capitulation to NZ Police and NZ Police capitulation to Trash Queen and Netflix
When the media folds and the police expand their power, who’s left to hold them accountable?
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Auckland Anti-war Protest
They tried to counter it. They barely showed up. Meanwhile, Auckland’s anti-war movement is getting louder.
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Melania doth protest too much
No one was really talking about it — until she did. So why did Melania Trump just make this the story?
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The Oligarchy Mordor is in the New Zealand Shire
Giga-yachts at the top. Food banks at the bottom. This isn’t a gap — it’s a system.
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MEDIAWATCH: What should replace BSA if Goldsmith kills it?
Kill the watchdog — and what exactly replaces it? That’s the question no one serious is answering.
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MEDIAWATCH: Alt-Right Culture War Billionaire Jim Grenon should pay defamation bill
If you bankroll the fight, should you also pay the bill when it collapses?
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Hipkins: Govt “Not Prepared” for Fuel Crisis & Global War Fallout
Fuel shortages. Rising costs. Global war. Hipkins says we’re not ready — and that should worry everyone.
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The War on News: Trump’s War Crime Threat, Iran Escalation & NZ’s Culture War Distraction
Trump starts redefining war crimes. New Zealand starts arguing about culture wars. If that doesn’t alarm you, it should.
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MEDIAWATCH: Damien Grant’s snide Libertarianism can’t deflect from illegal Iranian War
Bend the logic hard enough and anything looks defensible. That’s the trick. That’s also the tell.
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Louis Theroux on toxic masculinity: 5 Stars
Louis Theroux walks straight into the manosphere — and what he finds isn’t just toxic masculinity, but a cultural vacuum we helped create.
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Political Caption Competition
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In Occupied Palestine – 11 April 2026
In Occupied Palestine Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing death, injury and sickness 08:00, 11 April 2026 until 08:00, 12 April 2026 In Gaza during the past 24 hours…
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GUEST BLOG: Seeby Woodhouse – Is it WW3 yet? Evaluating the Iran war as part of a larger globalised conflict
We’re asking the wrong question about Iran. It’s not “will this escalate?” — it’s whether we’re already in World War 3 and pretending we’re not.
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Calling out Health New Zealand for intimidation of nurses
When nurses speak up about safety — should they be threatened for it?
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GUEST BLOG: Seeby Woodhouse – Project Ghost Murmur
You can leave your phone behind. You can’t leave your heartbeat.
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Understanding Cuba’s health system helps to better understand New Zealand’s
Cuba shouldn’t outperform wealthier nations in healthcare. But in key ways — it does.
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Iran War Escalates As Fuel Crisis Hits NZ
Tonight on The Bradbury Group, Chris Hipkins joins us to break down the Government’s response to the Iran war and rising fuel costs. With Tamihere, Edmonds and Hooton, we examine the global crisis, economic pressure and whether NZ’s leadership is up to the challenge.
Raw News
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A Generation Lost: Sudan’s Children Pay The Price Of Three Years Of Conflict – World Vision
The conflict in Sudan enters its fourth year with more than 17 million children in desperate need as famine-like conditions grip the nation Malnutrition is rife and nearly one million children are at risk of death More than 10 million…
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Take Inspiration From Australian Govt: Encourage Public Servants To Work From Home To Save Fuel And Ease Costs – PSA
The Government needs to take a leaf out of the Australian Government’s book and step up and direct public service agencies to encourage working from home to conserve fuel and reduce the crippling cost of commuting for many workers. The…
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Govt Bill Will Suppress Māori Voters – Te Pati Māori
Te Pāti Māori are deeply concerned that the Electoral (District Boundaries) Amendment Bill will restrict the representation of all Māori roll voters until 2032 and beyond if it is not amended. There have been enough voters on the Māori roll…
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Death By Aid Cuts: Oxfam Reaction To OECD Preliminary Data On Aid Spending In 2025
Aid is being slashed. Millions could die. And somehow, governments are still finding billions for war. What exactly are we prioritising here?
