Iran Plans 6-Month War — We Have 5 Months Left
If the Iran war drags on for months, the real crisis won’t just be conflict — it will be fuel, supply chains, and an economy pushed to breaking point.

If the Iran war drags on for months, the real crisis won’t just be conflict — it will be fuel, supply chains, and an economy pushed to breaking point.

As fuel prices rise and the Iran war drives new economic pressure, Marama Davidson joins Martyn Bradbury to talk cost of living, poverty, inequality and what real relief could look like.

As emergency housing access tightens, thousands more are being turned away — raising serious questions about who government policy is really serving.

Waatea’s weekend political podcast breaks down the biggest Election 2026 issues — from fuel costs to Māori media and political power plays.

New Zealand could run out of diesel within weeks — and if that happens, the fallout may make Covid look like a rehearsal.
As hardship grows across New Zealand, ACT’s push to make alcohol easier to access raises a serious question — is this economic policy, or political distraction?
Changes to voting rules are sparking debate over fairness, with critics warning of major impacts on voter participation.
If Winston holds the balance of power again, is voting TOP the only way to change the outcome?

As conflict spreads across multiple fronts, humanitarian crises deepen in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon.

The Herald’s latest hit on Chris Hipkins over Covid vaccines looks less like reporting and more like billionaire-backed culture war politics.