MEDIAWATCH – Damien Venuto surprised free market capitalism cheerleaders might be wrong
Are media cheerleaders ignoring cracks in New Zealand’s economy? Rising unemployment, weak retail and stalled infrastructure suggest deeper trouble.
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The tragedy of bullied Kayden Stanaway, broken masculinity and why he shouldn’t have been sentenced so harshly
New Zealand’s justice system has handed down its sentence in the Grey Lynn feud shooting that left one young man…
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Chippy shows Labour is listening on Indian Free Trade Agreement
Chris Hipkins outlines Labour’s conditions for supporting the India Free Trade Agreement, including migrant worker protections and transparency demands.
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Do you really trust Shane Jones with Fast Track Powers to push a Gas facility that will only cost us while making climate change worse?
NZ First wants ministers to regain Fast Track powers as a $1B LNG terminal is rushed through. Is this energy policy — or corporate welfare?
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Wellington drowning in sh*t – how’s 3 Waters looking now?
Wellington’s sewage crisis reignites debate over scrapping Three Waters. Was ditching water reform ideological sabotage with real-world consequences?
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David Seymour goes full Musk DOGE to maim NZ Public Services with an Argentinian Chainsaw
David Seymour channels Musk and Milei with public sector cuts. Is ACT’s small government agenda fit for New Zealand’s challenges?
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Waatea Election Poll – NZF has real popularity & Te Pāti Māori are not dead
Waatea’s election poll shows NZ First surging and Te Pāti Māori far from dead. What does this Māori voter engagement signal for 2026?
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Epstein and Zionism
Does the Epstein scandal implicate Zionism or Israel? A critical look at elite power, antisemitism, and collective blame in global politics.
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Pacific Brief: Geo-political and military activity in the Pacific
Malaysia buys Norwegian missiles, Japan hardens defence policy, India expands influence and Melanesia faces corruption risks in a shifting Pacific.
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LNG imports would lock Kiwis into higher energy bills for decades when more secure options are ready now – NZGBC
NZGBC research warns LNG imports could cost Kiwis $8.3b and double electricity prices, while rooftop solar and heat pumps offer cheaper, secure energy now.
