TDB Political Caption Competition


The latest Post-Cabinet press conference revealed more than just policy messaging — it exposed the growing contrast between Christopher Luxon…

New Epstein Files released during the US war with Iran include explosive allegations involving Donald Trump and a teenage victim, raising questions about timing, accountability and political distraction.

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Public broadcasters depend on one thing above all else: trust. But when ministers publicly attack coverage and broadcasters appear to…


Trump’s escalation with Iran risks destabilising the Middle East and sending oil to $150 a barrel. What that could mean for New Zealand fuel prices and global instability.
Tintin laughed, nervously, and feigned nonchalance, though the evil stare of Muller made his blood turn to ice. “So” Muller said,smiling coldly, “You will cease this ‘journalism’ of yours, or you will never see your beloved Snowy again- you understand me? mooo-haaa ha ha ha ha haaaa!” Tintin had to think fast. Where was Snowy? And who was the shadowy, toad-like man called Whaleoil?
Which is which: honest journalist and dishonest spin-doctor.
“Come closer”, said the spider to the fly.
Mathew your telling me your’ve never ever laid eyes on my latest book dirty politics …..
“The book is essentially a verbatim record of emails from National staffers and various hangers-on.”
“Oh, so it’s basically a pile of bullshit.”
hooton:..’look..i can pull my own finger..to fart on cue’..
hooton and hager discuss the mechanics of glory-holes…
“I may well be a right-wing dick but I’ve got more hair than you have…”
Blue and red in the green room…
The empty red chair…
Spin doctor spun…
hager:..’this book is the story of your political-life’..
hooton:..’did you know that cactus kates’ investors want to feed you into a mincer..?..they told me..’
hooton:..’why is there this red thing keeping us apart..?’
hooton:..’nah..!..john keys’ dick is only this big’.
hager:..’i was told it is this big’…