GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Hidden waiting list exposed; unmet health need unreported
Thousands of sick New Zealanders are being quietly rejected before even reaching official hospital waiting lists, hiding the true scale of unmet healthcare need.
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Moana Unloads on Winston, Media & Maiki Sherman
Moana speaks out after her explosive Winston Peters interview, tackling media pressure, Maiki Sherman and the future of journalism.
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer Breaks Silence on TPM Chaos
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer finally addresses Te Pāti Māori’s internal turmoil, Hone Harawira speculation and the stakes of Election 2026.
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The Toxic Political Legacy of Judith Collins
Judith Collins exits Parliament leaving behind one of the most divisive political legacies modern New Zealand has seen.
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Why Oil Prices Could Hit $200 a Barrel Soon
New Zealand may still get fuel supplies, but escalating Middle East conflict could soon send petrol prices into economic shock territory.
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN – Police shouldn’t gain mass surveillance powers over Maori youth (again)
New police powers targeting protests and underage interviews are raising fears Māori youth and activists will again face disproportionate surveillance.
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Why the Te Tai Tokerau Party Could Struggle
The Te Tai Tokerau Party may have intended to shake up Māori politics — but critics fear it could end up helping Labour more than Te Pāti Māori.
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NZ First Donors Push Racing Industry Tax Breaks
A leaked racing industry report pushing for tax breaks and online casinos is fuelling fresh questions about NZ First, donors and political influence.
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Policing Bill Sparks Fears Over Protest Crackdown
The Government’s new policing laws are triggering fears of expanded surveillance powers and the criminalisation of political protest.
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MEDIAWATCH: The pearl clutching by mainstream media over everyone hating them is hilarious
Corporate media are pearl clutching over collapsing public trust, but decades of elitism, clickbait and consolidation helped create this crisis.
