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.
Martyn Bradbury
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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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Willis hilariously outshines Luxon in Post-Cabinet Press Conference questioning his leadership – why he’ll get rolled in June
The latest Post-Cabinet press conference revealed more than just policy messaging — it exposed the growing contrast between Christopher Luxon…
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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…
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Trump’s Iran gamble risks destabilising entire Middle East and what $150 oil barrel means to NZ
Trump’s escalation with Iran risks destabilising the Middle East and sending oil to $150 a barrel. What that could mean for New Zealand fuel prices and global instability.
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Bad news climate denying Kiwis – catastrophic climate change is happening faster!
New research shows global heating is accelerating faster than expected, putting the world on track to breach the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C limit before 2030.
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What happens when 40,000 Kiwis suddenly get MSD debt letters in September?
The Greens warn new legislation could leave nearly 40,000 New Zealanders facing MSD debt letters after receiving welfare while waiting for ACC claims.
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This election it’s either Winston as PM for 12 months, 18 months or TOP – pick one
Coalition arithmetic under MMP means the real power often sits with the smallest parties. As Election 2026 approaches, polling suggests…
