I’m no Christian but Easter, Sunday & Christmas should be sacred
Three days. That’s all it was. Now even that’s too much to ask from a system that never wants to switch off.

Three days. That’s all it was. Now even that’s too much to ask from a system that never wants to switch off.

This week’s Political Caption Competition isn’t subtle. It’s uncomfortable, provocative — and exactly the kind of thing that tests where you stand.

Winston Peters denies using personal attacks—but past cases raise serious questions. A sharp look at NZ political hypocrisy.

The smear campaign against Chris Hipkins shows how allegation politics has been weaponised by the NZ alt-right in a toxic media environment.
Are media cheerleaders ignoring cracks in New Zealand’s economy? Rising unemployment, weak retail and stalled infrastructure suggest deeper trouble.
Benjamin Doyle was hounded from Parliament by a manufactured smear campaign fuelled by trolls, hysteria and political cowardice.
Pacific media commentator and Asia Pacific Report editor David Robie has criticised New Zealand media coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza, describing it as “lopsided” in favour of Tel Aviv.
Pacific Beat interviews journalists, including TDB contributor David Robie, on how Fiji has fared under the draconian Media Act that has restricted media freedom over the past decade – and the moves to change the law.
Last night at a glitzy awards evening at Highwic House in Epsom, and up against Bernard Hickey, Shane Te Pou…
Graeme Hill vs Damien Grant vs Bomber