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The NZFirst Fisheries Bill is a punch in the face to the entire recreational fishing community
How bad does the corrup[tion of a law need to be before National Party Backbench MPs have the balls to say enough? The new Fisheries bill by Shane Jones! National MPs threaten to withdraw support for fisheries bill National backbenchers have threatened that the party will vote against a government bill at second reading, if changes are not made. Fisheries…
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Erica Stanford’s Takeover of New Zealand Education Continues.
Well, who would have thought it? I’m about to toss some more praise to Erica Stanford. She has consistently shown…
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Peter Thiel should be stripped of his NZ Citizenship
He got citizenship after 12 days in New Zealand. Now his company is linked to AI warfare. At what point does “exceptional” become unacceptable?
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Green Party vs sex worker culture aspiration
Well. That escalated quickly… Greens deny former sex worker’s background was a factor in candidate decision The Green Party says…
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Erica Stanford’s Takeover of New Zealand Education Continues.
Well, who would have thought it? I’m about to toss some more praise to Erica Stanford. She has consistently shown how a driven minister can achieve a great deal. It’s just a great pity that her focus has been so…
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Peter Thiel should be stripped of his NZ Citizenship
He got citizenship after 12 days in New Zealand. Now his company is linked to AI warfare. At what point does “exceptional” become unacceptable?
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From nuclear to climate crisis survivors: unfinished business in the Pacific
David Robie also blogs at Café Pacific COMMENTARY: By David Robie, author of Eyes of Fire The legacy of nuclear…
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NZ Defends WTO Rules — Except When It Doesn’t
New Zealand’s role at the WTO is under scrutiny, with critics warning it is helping set a dangerous precedent that undermines global trade rules.
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TDB Poll of Polls
Based on 4 polls, latest: 31 March 2026
Sources
- Roy Morgan — 31/03/2026
- RNZ Reid — 23/03/2026
- Talbot Mills — 12/03/2026
- 1News Verian — 16/02/2026
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David Tamihere case collapses after corrupt NZ Police practice fumbles miscarriage of justice
WOW Supreme Court quashes David Tamihere’s decades-old convictions for murdering Swedish tourists David Tamihere’s convictions for murdering the two Swedish tourists have been quashed, 37 years after the couple disappeared in the Coromandel bush. The upset decision from the Supreme Court today finds that Tamihere’s High Court trial in 1990…
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BREAKING: NEW ROY MORGAN POLL – National plummet to 26.5% TOP at 4%
National is in freefall, Labour is back in front, and TOP is suddenly close enough to make everyone nervous. This Roy Morgan poll changes the mood.
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Max Harris is the Auckland answer Labour needs
There are not that many on the Left who I have huge respect and aroha for, but Max Harris is one of them! He is one of the best Left Wing Political Minds in the modern Left. He has real Left Wing social economic policy that is old school Michael…
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Shane Jones too chicken to debate
In light of the revelations of just how culpable Shane Jones and NZ First are in the diesel storage debacle, it is no surprise Shane Jones has backed out of a debate with Sir Ian Taylor… Shane Jones v Sir Ian Taylor: the much talked-up debate that ended with bad…
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Shane Jones and NZF created the diesel storage crisis – will it burn them in the polls as voters realise this?
NZ First are in real danger now. To date, they have trawled the sub 5% threshold with conpiracy theories and…
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Week 5 of Trump’s illegal war – Can Luxon & Willis con Kiwis when real fuel crisis hits?
Week 5 of the dumbest most stupid geopolitical blunder since Vietnam, and Trump is telling us that he’s talking to…
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Give the Trucking industry 1 inch and they will steal all your road miles you fool
Wait? WHAT! Fears transport service procurers may hit back as costs rise. There are fears procurers of transport services…
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Donald in the bunker
Sweet Jesus, this is the funniest thing you will see this year… Trump’s Iran Downfall pic.twitter.com/9dxTcHsFOM — Fintwit Capital (@fan_fintwit) March 29, 2026 …Get me a Diet Coke and Laura Loomer!!! Oh Jesus this is so funny
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: 30% of Iwi stations could go under after 25% budget cuts
The shocking attack to cut 25% in budget to Iwi Radio stations could see as many as 30% go under say Iwi Radio insiders. At a time when climate emergencies are increasing, losing vital paths of communication during extreme weather…
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The Bradbury Group with Fishing Legend Matt Watson, Economist Cameron Bagrie + Political Panel
A Marxist, An Economist, a Māori Media Boss, A Recreational Fishing Legend, a Labour Party Candidate and a Newspaper columnist all walk into a bar. The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is? The Bradbury Group?”…
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MEDIAWATCH: Far-right Billionaire Jim Grenon’s anti-vax and racist culture war crusades
The growing influence of billionaire Jim Grenon over New Zealand media raises urgent questions about democracy, editorial independence and the role of culture war politics.
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MEDIAWATCH: Destroying Iwi Radio is political and dangerous to our democracy
The axing of iwi radio’s national te reo Māori news service raises urgent questions about democracy, media freedom, and who gets to be heard in Aotearoa.
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Liberal Agenda
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The Liberal Agenda – Anti-War Protest April 11th
Join the April 11 anti-war protest in New Zealand opposing US and Israeli military action against Iran. Stand for peace.
Daily Gallery
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Political Caption Competition
The master strategist Chris Tzu explaining how to master NZ Politics during a fuel crisis
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Kaitiaki Hauora – Together for Public Health, a powerful voice for the health system
Kaitiaki Hauora – Together for Public Health signals a renewed fight for equitable, publicly funded healthcare in Aotearoa as pressure on the system intensifies.
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Why does the United States have it in for Cuba so badly, and for so long?
A deep dive into why the United States has maintained decades of economic warfare against Cuba since the 1959 revolution.
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Ethics of conviction and ethics of responsibility in healthcare systems
Ian Powell examines how conviction politics has reshaped New Zealand’s health system — and why responsibility must come first.
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Why NZ Is Better Placed for the Energy Crisis
New Zealand’s renewable grid and EV uptake mean it’s far better placed than the 1970s — and even Australia — to weather the Iran war oil shock
The Bradbury Group
War Fallout, Fishing Fight & Police Powers
Tonight on The Bradbury Group, Matt Watson takes on Shane Jones over new fishing laws while economist Cameron Bagrie breaks down the Iran war’s impact on NZ. With Hooton, Tukaki and Leoni, we examine global instability and growing concerns over expanded police powers.
Raw News
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Bill to protect artists against outdated copyright laws passes first reading – Greens
Tonight, Green Party MP Kahurangi Carter’s Copyright (Parody and Satire) Amendment Bill passed through its first reading. “This common-sense amendment would improve how our copyright laws work in a modern media landscape, and provide more protections for artists, like Australia,…
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Lawyers For Climate Action Welcomes Any Suggestion That Government Is Reconsidering Its LNG Import Facility – Lawyers for Climate Action
“In light of growing fossil fuel prices, recent reports suggest the Government is reconsidering whether to proceed with an LNG import facility.” “Lawyers for Climate Action welcomes any suggestion that the Government is reconsidering its LNG import facility – and…
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Living Wage rises to $29.90 as minimum wage workers left behind – E Tu
The Living Wage rate has today been announced at $29.90 per hour, with accredited Living Wage Employers having until 1 September to implement the increase. The announcement falls on the same day the Government’s minimum wage rise takes effect, lifting…
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In Occupied Palestine – 29 March 2026
In Occupied Palestine Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land 08:00, 29 March 2026 until 08:00, 30 March 2026 Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing death, injury and sickness In Gaza during the past 24 hours…
