1000 protest in Auckland over Israel’s war on Gaza, honour Nakba...
About 1000 people in Aotearoa New Zealand gathered for a two-hour rally in central Auckland today and marched down Queen Street and returned to Aotea Square to mark the Nakba three days early — and protest over Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
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Political Caption Competition
Minister: I managed a press conference without burning down the podium or shitting on the stage!
Everyone else: The look on Coster's face though.
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5 years and finally justice: NZ Police formally apologise & settle for breaching my civil rights
After 5 years, the NZ Police have apologised and settled my complaint against their breach of my privacy and civil rights during their deeply flawed case against Nicky Hager.
The formal apology is as follows.