Political Caption Competition

How Google maps describes the Waihopai Spy base

Brooke van Velden’s exit from ACT raises questions over pay equity reforms, polling decline, and internal political pressure ahead of Election 2026.

Trump claims Iran wants a deal as tensions rise, but Tehran denies talks — raising questions about strategy and credibility in the Middle East crisis.

Fonterra faces backlash over profits, brand sell-off and rising dairy prices as critics say the co-op has lost its social licence in New Zealand.

Earth’s energy imbalance hits record highs as climate change accelerates — and we may not be ready for what comes next.

Cracker on holiday

Ian Powell examines how conviction politics has reshaped New Zealand’s health system — and why responsibility must come first.
“Maybe it’s all the cannabis camouflage that keeps bringing ’em on back sir?”
‘Huston we have a problem, we now have a left wing Government here’ – says GCSB.