Brian Tamaki claims NZ military is “too gay” — seriously?
Brian Tamaki’s comments about the NZ military spark confusion and satire, raising broader questions about culture war rhetoric in New Zealand.
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Cameron Slater and the myth of the toxic right’s “oracle”
Cameron Slater’s reputation as an “oracle” of the political right is being challenged as polling tells a very different story.
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Fuel relief excludes vulnerable Kiwis — Luxon and Willis under fire
The Government’s fuel relief package is under fire for excluding beneficiaries, disabled people, and carers during a worsening cost of living crisis.
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Fuel crisis package and the ‘paid work first’ failure
The Government’s fuel crisis package is being criticised for prioritising paid work over need, leaving the poorest families without support.
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Labour vs National crisis response in New Zealand
The contrast between Labour and National’s crisis responses is becoming increasingly clear, from Covid support to today’s cost of living pressures.
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Rocket Lab, Peter Beck and NZ’s drift into the US military orbit
Rocket Lab’s growing US military contracts are raising concerns about New Zealand’s role in global defence and whether it is becoming entangled in the military industrial complex.
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It’s time to take food security in New Zealand seriously
Food insecurity is rising sharply in New Zealand, with foodbank demand surging despite the country producing enough to feed 40 million people.
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The Bradbury Group: Marama Davidson, Hooton & Election 2026 Panel
The Bradbury Group Marama Davidson interview plus panel on Iran war, economy and Election 2026 politics in Aotearoa.
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First rat to leave the ship – Brooke van Velden quits ACT
Brooke van Velden’s exit from ACT raises questions over pay equity reforms, polling decline, and internal political pressure ahead of Election 2026.
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Trump hilariously chickens out of his own TACO
Trump claims Iran wants a deal as tensions rise, but Tehran denies talks — raising questions about strategy and credibility in the Middle East crisis.
