What a second National, ACT and NZF Government would do policy wise
Last election, I was busy trying to explain to anyone who was listening that the policy alignment of National, ACT…
Deconstructing Headlines
Critical analysis breaking down New Zealand news coverage, media framing, and political narratives behind the headlines.
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Why would we trust Shane Jones, Donald Trump & Atlas Network over rare earth minerals?
Should New Zealand trust Shane Jones and Donald Trump with rare earth mineral negotiations? Fast-track mining powers raise serious concerns.
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Shane Jones vs David Seymour is like clean coal fighting good cancer
David Seymour attacks Shane Jones over regional loans — but the real fight is ACT vs NZ First as 2026 election tensions grow.
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Gas isn’t the solution, proper regulation of our electricity market is
The Government’s LNG levy is likely to raise power bills and increase climate risk. The real solution? Proper regulation of New Zealand’s electricity market.
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Australia hosting an Israeli president facing war crimes allegations while police clash with protesters diminishes us all
Clashes at a Sydney rally during Isaac Herzog’s visit have sparked debate over protest rights, policing powers, and Australia’s stance on Gaza.
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Government under pressure over India Free Trade Deal visa claims
Debate intensifies over whether the India Free Trade Agreement prevents New Zealand from capping Indian student visas.
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Retail crime board disbanded after Sunny vigilante ram raids public
The Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime will disband months early following resignations and criticism over spending and governance.
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The importance of allowing the Christchurch Terrorist his day in court
As the Christchurch mosque attacker seeks to appeal his conviction, the case tests New Zealand’s commitment to due process and the rule of law.
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Greens risk losing third party status as Winston Peters’ Prime Ministerial gambit emerges
As Labour weakens and NZ First gains leverage, the Greens face a stark choice that could determine the shape of New Zealand’s next government.
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Economy in meltdown and the broken privatisation experiment never more apparent – so why is NZ Left floundering?
Rising unemployment, collapsing public services, and growing inequality expose New Zealand as a failed privatisation experiment — and raise hard questions for the Left.
