The Oligarchy Mordor is in the New Zealand Shire
Giga-yachts at the top. Food banks at the bottom. This isn’t a gap — it’s a system.
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What National showed us during this fuel crisis was that they will serve us all up to the free market
When things fall apart, who picks you up — and who tells you to harden up? The fuel crisis gave us the answer.
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Winston Peters and Judith Collins role in setting up Judge Ema Aitken in kangaroo court fiasco
A claim is made. A judge is dragged. Then it’s “disavowed.” But the damage? That sticks.
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Troy Bowker vs Sinead Boucher, is the oligarchy in action
When the rich can squeeze media they don’t like… is that business — or something else?
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Congratulations, Clarke! You deserve 2 Emmy nominations
Celebrated overseas. Still attacked at home. Ardern’s legacy continues to divide — and resonate.
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The horror of Trump’s Military Industrial Complex
Trillions for war. Cuts for people. The Military Industrial Complex doesn’t just win — it decides.
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Oh look, another extreme NZ weather event – it’s getting worse
Two cyclones. Record heat. And we’re still calling it unusual. This is what denial looks like.
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The three issues as to why BSA vs Sean Plunket is such a joke
This isn’t really about Sean Plunket. It’s about regulation, relevance, and why the BSA picked the weakest possible hill to fight on.
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Green Party vs sex worker culture aspiration
Supporting rights is one thing. Navigating the political fallout is another. The Greens are now stuck between the two.
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Shane Jones too chicken to debate
Talking tough is easy. Turning up isn’t. Especially when the invitation comes with real questions.
