We Should be Learning from Finland’s Education System
Finland’s education system emphasises human development, democracy and lifelong learning. Critics argue New Zealand’s current reforms focus too narrowly on benchmarks and testing.
Election 2026
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POLL MELTDOWN – NATIONAL CRASH TO 28%
A new poll suggesting the National Party has dropped to 28 percent intensifies pressure on Christopher Luxon and raises speculation about leadership instability and shifting coalition dynamics.
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Qiulae Wong is the perfect antidote to Winston Peters and NZF
With TOP polling near the 5 percent threshold, Qiulae Wong and the party could reshape coalition politics and weaken Winston Peters’ traditional kingmaker role.
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Online safety inquiry a step forward – Labour
Labour says a Parliamentary inquiry into online safety shows New Zealand needs stronger regulation of social media, including rules on deepfakes and harmful AI apps.
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David Farrar is National’s polling wizard – what is he telling them? Tipline ringing off the hook
Speculation is growing about what David Farrar’s internal polling could be telling the National Party as rumours of pressure on Christopher Luxon continue to circulate.
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Police Minister bullies TVNZ to lie about National’s crime stats
Controversy grows after claims that Police Minister Mark Mitchell pressured TVNZ over coverage of gang numbers and crime statistics in New Zealand.
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MEDIAWATCH: Aotearoa Podcast Survey February 2026
A monthly survey ranking Aotearoa’s political podcasts based on YouTube views and online activity. See the Top 10 political podcasts, livestream rankings, and the full directory of active podcasts in New Zealand.
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War on Iran is an illegal and murderous adventure that must be stopped
The US and Israel’s attack on Iran risks a wider war, humanitarian catastrophe and economic crisis as global opposition to the conflict grows.
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MEDIAWATCH: Alt-Right Canadian Billionaire inches closer to total NZME takeover in time for election
Alt-Right billionaire Jim Grenon nears 20% control of NZME ahead of Election 2026. What it means for media independence and NZ democracy.
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NZ Government’s support of Trump’s illegal Iranian War stains our collective mana
The NZ Government’s unbelievably weak statement on Trump’s latest illegal conflict stains all our collective mana. Helen Clark calls it……
