Woke war on language too alienating to win elections
Democratic troubles revive debate over left-wing buzzwords Maybe it’s using the word “oligarchs” instead of rich people. Or referring to…
Deconstructing Headlines
Critical analysis breaking down New Zealand news coverage, media framing, and political narratives behind the headlines.
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National haven’t bonded nurses because National doesn’t care about public health
National campaigned on this bonding scheme, so why has no work been done on it? No work has been done…
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Boorish Boozed Bishop becomes a right ‘Brooke Van Velden’ at NZ Music Awards
Oh dear… Chris Bishop apologises for ‘crap’ comment at music awards Cabinet minister Chris Bishop says he should have kept…
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The cruelty of emergency housing under National
‘Most people’ declined emergency housing, social services say More people are being turned away from emergency housing, with “most people”…
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Goodbye Smith & Caughey’s
Smith & Caughey’s closure sparks retail frenzy and nostalgia Smith & Caughey’s recently announced it would be closing its iconic…
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TACO – Madman negotiating theory only works if you’re not a Cowardly Bully
Trump rejects claim he’s ‘chickening out’ on tariffs just because he keeps changing rates US President Donald Trump wants the…
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ACT destroyed school lunches, now coming to fine truant parents
Parents could be prosecuted amid school truancy crackdown The Ministry of Education is poised to pursue prosecutions of parents who…
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ACT pretend hairdressers getting boozed is the most important regulatory issue
Hairdressing law shake-up announced by David Seymour Separate hairdressing regulations are set to be scrapped, with cabinet agreeing to all…
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Musk’s DOGE chainsaw failed but the mutilation remains
Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government Elon Musk is leaving his US…
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Believe it or not: Farmers complaining about the budget with help of free market NZ initiative zealots!
Budget 2025: Agriculture needs protection and investment – Dr Jacqueline Rowarth Of note is that the primary sector, which is…