Trump is beginning to panic – Iran will never allow the Strait to reopen
Escalating conflict between the US and Iran raises fears of a Strait of Hormuz closure that could disrupt global oil supply and threaten New Zealand’s fuel security.
NZ Politics
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The crony capitalism of NZ First
NZ First faces accusations of crony capitalism after appointing a donor with trucking industry links to KiwiRail, raising serious conflict-of-interest concerns.
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When Max Rashbrooke and Labour’s incrementalism is the solution – the NZ Left is in trouble
Labour’s incremental approach to economic reform risks alienating voters as the cost of living crisis deepens and bolder alternatives emerge from the Greens and TOP.
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Lesson for NZ from Iran War is our need to be electrified and not gas or oil reliant
The Iran war highlights New Zealand’s dangerous reliance on imported oil and the urgent need for electrification, EV adoption and renewable energy independence.
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TDB warned you Police would use move on powers against protestors
We warned you that the moment the Cops gained the power to arrest the homeless that the provision to move…
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Of course Social Media should be banned for under 16s AND for everyone over 65
Amnesty International calls for corporations to take responsibility for social media harm A human rights organisation is backing calls for…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: The rise of TOP can take pressure off Te Pati Māori
Rising support for TOP could reshape Election 2026 politics and reduce pressure on Te Pāti Māori as new coalition possibilities emerge.
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The Bradbury Group Iran War Interview with Phil Goff + Fran O’Sullivan, Matthew Hooton and Maria Slade on economic and political fallout
A Marxist, 2 NZ Herald columnists, a former Labour Leader and a Business Journalist all walk into a bar. The…
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MEDIAWATCH: Why would we trust NZME journalism now we know alt-right billionaires and lobbyists are editor?
Yesterday I asked, Why would we trust TVNZ Journalism now we know Government is editor? Today I ask, Why would…
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Guest Blog: Ian Powell – Child poverty, social determinants of health, and balance sheets
‘One in seven New Zealand children living in material hardship’ was the dramatic heading of a NZ Herald feature article…
