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.
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Fonterra have lost their social licence in NZ
Fonterra faces backlash over profits, brand sell-off and rising dairy prices as critics say the co-op has lost its social licence in New Zealand.
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Climate change is getting worse: To paraphrase 90’s supergroup Destiny’s Child – “I do not believe we are ready for this Jelly’
Earth’s energy imbalance hits record highs as climate change accelerates — and we may not be ready for what comes next.
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Ethics of conviction and ethics of responsibility in healthcare systems
Ian Powell examines how conviction politics has reshaped New Zealand’s health system — and why responsibility must come first.
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Liam Dann’s gasp inducing optimism vs IEA Chief
IEA chief warns Iran war energy shock is worse than the 1970s oil crisis, while Liam Dann’s optimism is called dangerously out of touch.
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Luxon is lying about his Government’s inaction over your fuel price pain
Luxon accused of inaction on fuel prices as National borrows more than Labour while blaming past spending. Is the narrative collapsing?
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Attacking public transport subsidies during oil crisis misunderstand how bad Trump has blundered
As oil supply tightens, NZ faces a fuel crisis. Why free public transport and rationing may be unavoidable after Trump’s Iran escalation.
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New Poll doesn’t see Labour lose ground post allegations
Latest RNZ-Reid Research poll shows Labour holding firm despite allegations, National slipping, and NZ First rising ahead of Election 2026.
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Heather Duplicity Allan damns women with faint praise in attack on Chippy
Heather du Plessis-Allan says women voters may side against Chippy. Here’s why that read of Jade Paul, Labour and voters may be badly wrong.
