Why are we fighting Firefighters?
Firefighters continue industrial action in NZ. Why are frontline emergency workers still fighting for basic support and funding?

Firefighters continue industrial action in NZ. Why are frontline emergency workers still fighting for basic support and funding?

Pete Hegseth’s rhetoric during the Iran war reveals a dangerous blend of militarism and Christian nationalism shaping US foreign policy.

New Zealand’s MMP political elasticity may push voters toward TOP, potentially blocking Winston Peters from kingmaker power in Election 2026.

Calls for NZ to support Trump’s Iran war are growing. Here’s why sending the Navy into the Strait of Hormuz would be a dangerous mistake.

Waatea’s Election 2026 podcast tackles fuel prices, Iran war and Hipkins controversy with Tukaki, Harawira, Prime and Bradbury.

In this week’s 1-on-1 in 10, Rawiri Waititi lays out why Māori electorates matter more than ever — and how…

The Government says it’s preparing for a worst-case fuel crisis — but critics say it’s already too late.
From coups to conspiracies, the history between Iran and America explains why trust is impossible — and why today’s conflict matters.

Winston Peters said the Middle East conflict would end quickly — now that claim looks wildly off the mark.

Economists predicted growth — reality delivered 0.2%. Here’s why the NZ economy isn’t recovering the way they claim.