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Trump turns on own media as Illegal War in Iran becomes quagmire
Sweet Jesus this is insane, Trump turns on his own media because they ar telling the truth about his illegal war wit Iran… Trump administration threatens media outlets over Iran war coverage The head of the Federal Communications Commission, which oversees US media outlets, has warned that some broadcasters risk losing their licenses over their news coverage of the Iran…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – What’s behind the US-Israeli war against Iran and New Zealand’s lapdog response
When Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, was assassinated in the opening stages of the US-Israeli war against Iran,…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: It will be the Working Class, Beneficiaries, Students, Pensioners, Māori, Pacifica and Disabled who will be hurt most at the Pump
The Government is loathe to do anything about the Petrol price inflation because they have spent the last 2 weeks…
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When even MAGA see Trump’s Iran war for the hoax it is
Wow – When even MAGA see Trump’s Iran war for the hoax it is… ‘Iran posed no imminent threat to…
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BEN MORGAN: Why We Should Still Care About Ukraine in 2026
Ukraine may have slipped from the headlines, but Russia’s war still matters in 2026 for international law, European security and the rules-based order.
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Sir Ken Robinson and Education’s Death Valley
Sir Ken Robinson warned modern education systems risk becoming “death valleys” for curiosity and creativity. What does that mean for New Zealand schools?
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From the gauntlet to stopping the Iran war, Joe Carolan makes action plea
David Robie also blogs at Café Pacific From our Asia Pacific Report A peace advocate urged people in New Zealand…
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Funny That!
Back in April of 2019 Western media were falling over themselves in fits of apoplexy over this cartoon, by Portuguese…
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Trump turns on own media as Illegal War in Iran becomes quagmire
Sweet Jesus this is insane, Trump turns on his own media because they ar telling the truth about his illegal war wit Iran… Trump administration threatens media outlets over Iran war coverage The head of the Federal Communications Commission, which oversees US media outlets, has warned that some broadcasters risk…
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When even MAGA see Trump’s Iran war for the hoax it is
Wow – When even MAGA see Trump’s Iran war for the hoax it is… ‘Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation’: Trump-appointed intelligence official resigns over Iran war A senior US intelligence official appointed by President Donald Trump abruptly announced he is stepping down from his post on Tuesday,…
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Greenpeace are 100% right – National’s rare earth mineral deal with Trump is for the Military Industrial Complex
Preach! Greenpeace targets PM’s office over possible NZ minerals deal with US Pictures of US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and US flags have been plastered on the prime minister’s electorate office in the Auckland suburb of Botany on Thursday morning. A sign which reads ‘Trump War Minerals…
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When Farrar flagged becoming a state of Australia, had Judith whispered in his ear?
Ummmm. When Farrar flagged becoming a state of Australia, had Judith whispered in his ear? Defence Minister Judith Collins reassures New Zealand will still ‘make sovereign decisions’ over force despite closer ties with Australia Defence Minister Judith Collins says New Zealand will still “make our own sovereign decisions” over Defence Force…
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Another kick in the teeth for the disabled and beneficiaries
I just think this Government’s terrible abuse of beneficiaries is one of the great untold stories of the last 2…
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Winston howls he would never use personal information to politically attack anyone – ask Benjamin Doyle and Harry Tam
Winston Peters denies using personal attacks—but past cases raise serious questions. A sharp look at NZ political hypocrisy.
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Why National, ACT and NZF’s attack on Covid spending by Labour is so outrageous and disingenuous
National, ACT and NZF attack Labour’s Covid spending—but borrowed more themselves. A sharp look at the political hypocrisy.
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: It will be the Working Class, Beneficiaries, Students, Pensioners, Māori, Pacifica and Disabled who will be hurt most at the Pump
The Government is loathe to do anything about the Petrol price inflation because they have spent the last 2 weeks attacking Labour’s response to Covid. This has created political paralysis rather than leadership. Monat Working People, Beneficiaries, Students,…
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The Bradbury Group with Rawiri Waititi + Chris Penk, Matthew Hooton and John Tamihere
A Marxist, A Party President, a Party Co-Leader, a National Party Minister and a Newspaper columnist all walk into a bar. The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is? The Bradbury Group?” 1-on-1 in 10 Interview…
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MEDIAWATCH: Damien Grant’s Libertarian Covid debt tears hard to swallow as ACT Government borrow billions more
Wait, wait, WHAT? Damien Grant: John Key and Jacinda Ardern both turned to debt when disaster hit There are many revelations in the Covid report that a cantankerous columnist with libertarian inclinations could focus on but I am going to…
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MEDIAWATCH: Heather du Plessis-Allan goes full Anti-vaxx Cooker to suck up to new Alt-Right Billionaire Owner
Do we owe our Covid conspiracy friends an apology? – Heather du Plessis-Allan Perhaps we owe the Covid conspiracy theorists among us an apology. Not for dismissing their wackier claims, like the vaccine containing microchips and magnetising the jabbed. But…
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1-on-1 in 10: Phil Goff on Trump, Netanyahu & the Iran War
*Phil Goff explains the Iran war and the collapse of the rules-based international order.* This week on The Bradbury Group, former New Zealand Foreign Minister and former UK High Commissioner Phil Goff joins Martyn Bradbury for a special 1-on-1 in…
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The Liberal Agenda – The Rocky Horror Picture Show 5 stars
Fifty years after it first strutted onto stage, The Rocky Horror Show remains the ultimate cult musical — part theatre,…
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In Occupied Palestine – 17 March 2026
In Occupied Palestine Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land 08:00, 17 March 2026 until 08:00, 18 March 2026 Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing death, injury and sickness In Gaza during the past 24 hours…
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GUEST BLOG – Seeby Woodhouse – The refinery we demolished
How the Marsden Point refinery closure left NZ exposed as the Iran war drives petrol past $3/litre. What went wrong—and what comes next.
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GUEST BLOG: Talk Liberation – It’s Begun: “Hire Humans” Graffitied On Burger King AI Drive-Thru
A New Zealand woman has been arrested after spray-painting a fast food outlet that replaced line staff with an AI…
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GUEST BLOG: Talk Liberation – Surprise! Humans Left To Clean Up AI Messes
Amazon AI coding bots cause service outages, a journalist tricks major AI service into spreading falsehoods & NY Court rules…
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Guest Blog: Ian Powell – Child poverty, social determinants of health, and balance sheets
‘One in seven New Zealand children living in material hardship’ was the dramatic heading of a NZ Herald feature article…
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Energy Crisis, Hunger & War Fallout
On The Bradbury Group, Rawiri Waititi joins us for a 1-on-1 on Winston Peters’ referendum proposal, rising hardship in New Zealand and the economic pressures created by the Iran war. With Chris Penk, John Tamihere and Matthew Hooton, we examine the energy crisis, the Covid Inquiry and what the economy means for Kiwis doing it tough.
Raw News
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Luxon’s Office Converted Into Trump’s War Minerals HQ – Greenpeace
Christopher Luxon’s electoral office has been converted into Trump’s war minerals headquarters today, reflecting the New Zealand Prime Minister’s new priority – turning Aotearoa into a critical minerals mining outpost that serves the US military agenda. President Trump is demanding…
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New Zealand and Ireland announce renewed Greenwash Alliance to cover up methane emissions failures – Greenpeace
Greenpeace has slammed a new agricultural emissions research agreement between New Zealand and Ireland, announced yesterday, labelling it a ‘Greenwash Alliance’ designed to shield two of the world’s most aggressive meat and dairy exporters from climate accountability. Amanda Larsson, Global…
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National’s flatlining economy offers no relief for Kiwis – Labour
GDP growth of 0.2 percent for the year shows an economy going nowhere and no relief for New Zealanders doing it tough. “The latest data lays bare National’s failures: tens of thousands of jobs lost, prices still rising, and…
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The next generation of leaders: first Opportunity candidates announced
More than 26 candidates will stand for the party this election, including deputy leader Daniel Eb and candidates Kayla Kingdon-Bebb and Jessica Hammond. Opportunity has unveiled their deputy leader and the first 26 candidates who will stand for the party…
