Jacinda and the parochial death of NZ compassion
‘Empathy is a kind of strength’: Jacinda Ardern on kind leadership, public rage and life in Trump’s America In 2022,…
Deconstructing Headlines
Critical analysis breaking down New Zealand news coverage, media framing, and political narratives behind the headlines.
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Why the Regulatory Referendum Bill is Class War in action
Let’s be very clear, the Regulatory Referendum Bill is Class War in action… The Origins: ACT’s Neoliberal Dream To understand…
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The manner in which Corporate Dairy have seized control of NZ’s political right
Just consider the manner in which Corporate Dairy have seized control of NZ’s political right… The Climate Change Commission recommends…
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Ramifications of Musk/Trump meltdown
MAGA’s mutually assured destruction To honor the end of Elon Musk’s “incredible” government service, President Trump presented his friend, adviser…
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Israel repeats and risks the same Hamas blowback mistake by funding ISIS factions
Here we go again… Israel has admitted to arming ISIS-linked gangs as proxy forces in Gaza, throwing some cold water…
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It’s a battered Pride Month
Pride kicks off People around the world celebrated the start of Pride Month this weekend. The big picture: The monthlong…
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Trump’s first true test for fascism is upon us already
Barely 5 months in and Trump’s first true test for fascism is already upon us… The great undoing No modern…
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What Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could do to the global economy
It is dawning on the Market that even if his Trade War was a negotiating tactic, it’s caused so much…
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The PM continues to punch down on state tenants
PM Luxon defends Kāinga Ora crackdown amid 600% warning increase Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is “going in hard”…
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Karma – Seymour loses Oxford Debate that Willie Jackson won after slagging Willie off
Karma is working mighty fast these days. This is what David Seymour said when announcing he had been invited to…