Maiki Sherman, TVNZ and National’s Media War
National wants the media frightened, obedient and apologetic. The question is whether TVNZ still remembers what journalism is for.
Election 2026
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The single problem with NZ is, we haven’t reformed away from the failed 1980’s neoliberal free market capitalism experiment
New Zealand’s 40-year neoliberal experiment has hollowed out the State, inflated housing bubbles and left us dangerously exposed to climate and economic collapse.
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You know why I think Labour are surging? Netflix
A shock TVNZ poll shows Labour surging, but is the failing economy driving it, or are Kiwis quietly rewatching the COVID years through Netflix?
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Shane Jones ‘Butter Chicken Tsunami’ Slammed
Calling migrants a “butter chicken tsunami” isn’t banter, it’s racialised politics dressed up as a joke, and Multicultural New Zealand is calling it out.
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Rawiri Waititi Backs Victoria Cross For Haane Manahi
He scaled a cliff under fire for the Crown. Decades later, Te Pāti Māori says the Crown must finally honour Sgt Haane Manahi.
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NZ is so laid back we are going into a fuel crisis economic meltdown almost horizontal
NZ is so laid back we may sleepwalk through a fuel crisis, an LNG gamble, and an economic shock — all while being told not to panic.
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Are NZ First hate trolls poisoning their own brand this election?
NZ First’s online hate trolls may be doing more damage to the party’s brand than its opponents ever could.
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Te Kaupapa Election 2026 weekend political podcast: with Marama Davidson, Arena Williams, Matthew Tukaki and Bomber
Fuel crisis, storms and political chaos — Te Kaupapa Election 2026 goes live this Anzac Day with a heavyweight panel.
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Trump either surrenders or nukes entire coastline of Iran
Trump’s blunder into Iran may be the worst geopolitical mistake since Vietnam — and Kiwi drivers will pay for it this weekend.
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Labour backs India free trade agreement
Labour says yes to the India free trade agreement—but warns the Government may be overselling a deal with serious long-term risks.
