350 Jobs Lost as Wattie’s Confirms Factory Closures
Hundreds of workers face redundancy as Heinz Wattie’s confirms factory closures, in what unions warn is part of a growing manufacturing crisis.
Election 2026
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Alliance Backs Protest Against ‘Move On’ Laws
The Alliance Party is backing protests against “Move On” laws, arguing they deepen homelessness and calling for a return to state-led housing solutions.
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Fuel Alert Plan Leaves Whānau To Fend For Themselves
As fuel shortages loom, Te Pati Māori warns the Government’s response plan leaves whānau to carry the burden without meaningful support.
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Cuban envoy makes strong plea for his country defying US blockade
Cuba’s ambassador warns a US fuel blockade is pushing the country into a deepening humanitarian crisis, with hospitals and essential services under threat.
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When will this Clown Government condemn America and Israel for starting illegal war against Iran?
As the Iran war escalates, the Government’s silence is raising serious questions about leadership, accountability, and whose side New Zealand is really on.
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Iran Plans 6-Month War — We Have 5 Months Left
If the Iran war drags on for months, the real crisis won’t just be conflict — it will be fuel, supply chains, and an economy pushed to breaking point.
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9,000 Turned Away — And Potaka Stands By It
As emergency housing access tightens, thousands more are being turned away — raising serious questions about who government policy is really serving.
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Te Kaupapa Election 2026 weekend political podcast: with Labour Party MP – Arena Williams + Green MP – Kahurangi Carter
Waatea’s weekend political podcast breaks down the biggest Election 2026 issues — from fuel costs to Māori media and political power plays.
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NZ Could Run Out of Diesel in Weeks — And No One Is Ready
New Zealand could run out of diesel within weeks — and if that happens, the fallout may make Covid look like a rehearsal.
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ACT Thinks Booze Will Fix the Economy
As hardship grows across New Zealand, ACT’s push to make alcohol easier to access raises a serious question — is this economic policy, or political distraction?
