The crony capitalism of NZ First
NZ First faces accusations of crony capitalism after appointing a donor with trucking industry links to KiwiRail, raising serious conflict-of-interest concerns.
Author: Martyn Bradbury
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When Max Rashbrooke and Labour’s incrementalism is the solution – the NZ Left is in trouble
Labour’s incremental approach to economic reform risks alienating voters as the cost of living crisis deepens and bolder alternatives emerge from the Greens and TOP.
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Lesson for NZ from Iran War is our need to be electrified and not gas or oil reliant
The Iran war highlights New Zealand’s dangerous reliance on imported oil and the urgent need for electrification, EV adoption and renewable energy independence.
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TDB warned you Police would use move on powers against protestors
We warned you that the moment the Cops gained the power to arrest the homeless that the provision to move…
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Of course Social Media should be banned for under 16s AND for everyone over 65
Amnesty International calls for corporations to take responsibility for social media harm A human rights organisation is backing calls for…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: The rise of TOP can take pressure off Te Pati Māori
Rising support for TOP could reshape Election 2026 politics and reduce pressure on Te Pāti Māori as new coalition possibilities emerge.
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MEDIAWATCH: Why would we trust NZME journalism now we know alt-right billionaires and lobbyists are editor?
Yesterday I asked, Why would we trust TVNZ Journalism now we know Government is editor? Today I ask, Why would…
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Epstein Files won’t go away
New Epstein Files released during the US war with Iran include explosive allegations involving Donald Trump and a teenage victim, raising questions about timing, accountability and political distraction.
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Blood bath on the NZ Stock Exchange – one of the largest single day drops since Covid
The NZX50 plunged 420 points in one of the biggest single-day drops since Covid, as global markets panic over the escalating US-Israel war with Iran and surging oil prices.
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MEDIAWATCH: Why would we trust TVNZ Journalism now we know Government is editor?
Public broadcasters depend on one thing above all else: trust. But when ministers publicly attack coverage and broadcasters appear to…
