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The horror that is MSD
MSD document says there’s ‘no evidence’ hundreds of New Zealanders are without shelter A government document says it is a “narrative” that hundreds of New Zealanders live without shelter, and there is “no evidence” to validate that. The Ministry of Social Development internal briefing said a plan to support rough sleepers was put together “to support dispelling any myths and…
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PSNA says High Court Superfund decision a victory for Palestinian rights
PSNA says High Court Superfund decision a victory for Palestinian rights The High Court in Auckland has found policies…
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The NZ Economy and global economy will go into recession because of Trump
Iran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warns Growth forecasts cut for US and global economy, while UK suffers…
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After Fonterra trash their social license, why trust Business NZ to sign India free trade deal?
We have just seen how Fonterra trashed their social contract with us by selling out any pretence of value added…
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PSNA says High Court Superfund decision a victory for Palestinian rights
PSNA says High Court Superfund decision a victory for Palestinian rights The High Court in Auckland has found policies of the NZ Superfund are ‘unreasonable and unlawful’ and fail to properly address human rights issues, when the Fund considers…
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A Bigger Problem Than Iran
If Iran closing Hormuz is extortion, what is America doing? Trump’s plan doesn’t just target Iran — it turns the entire global economy into collateral damage.
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BEN MORGAN – Russia needs a victory this spring but probably won’t get one!
Russia needs a win — urgently. But Ukraine is grinding them down, Europe is waking up, and Putin may be running out of road faster than anyone expected.
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Protesters rally across Aotearoa in condemnation of Israel, US ‘warmongering’ and ‘shameful’ NZ
Thousands marched. Not just against war — but against New Zealand’s silence while it happens.
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The new language of disaster that the Government are quietly slipping into their new climate change narrative
Over the last week of storms, I’ve noticed a very different kind of messaging coming through. I’ve heard every Government Minister fronting on the storm thanking Kiwis for being prepared and resilient without needing any Government aid. There wasn’t praise for working together, or any mention of ‘community’, it was…
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Imagine If Winston had said this instead?
Winston Peters was in the room just before Trump backed down. Imagine if New Zealand had used that moment to speak with principle instead of crawling.
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Why Taxpayers’ Union hate Māori so much
Same voices. Same outrage. Same targets. Why does every Taxpayers’ Union campaign seem to land on Māori?
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Sandra Grey is making NZCTU relevant again
Sandra Grey is giving the union movement something it has lacked for years: urgency, clarity and political bite. And with the fuel crisis escalating, that matters.
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Dairy sell out and how Fonterra have trashed their social licence
We built Fonterra to protect New Zealand. Now it’s selling off the future and telling us to be grateful for the payout.
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Is our justice system too underfunded to fix?
If justice depends on what you can afford, it isn’t justice. And New Zealand is getting dangerously close to that line.
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The AMOC is collapsing, why that should concern you
We keep pretending each disaster is a one-off. It’s not. And if the AMOC collapses, “unprepared” won’t even begin to cover it.
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The Bradbury Group with Debbie Ngarewa-Packer + Dr Paul Buchanan & Qiulae Wong, Arena Williams & Matthew Hooton
A Marxist, A Party Co-Leader, an Intelligence Analyst, a Newspaper columnist, another Party leader and the member for Manurewa all walk into a bar.The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is? The Bradbury Group?” 1-on-1 in…
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MEDIAWATCH: What should replace BSA if Goldsmith kills it?
Kill the watchdog — and what exactly replaces it? That’s the question no one serious is answering.
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MEDIAWATCH: Alt-Right Culture War Billionaire Jim Grenon should pay defamation bill
If you bankroll the fight, should you also pay the bill when it collapses?
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Hipkins: Govt “Not Prepared” for Fuel Crisis & Global War Fallout
Fuel shortages. Rising costs. Global war. Hipkins says we’re not ready — and that should worry everyone.
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The War on News: Trump’s War Crime Threat, Iran Escalation & NZ’s Culture War Distraction
Trump starts redefining war crimes. New Zealand starts arguing about culture wars. If that doesn’t alarm you, it should.
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Louis Theroux on toxic masculinity: 5 Stars
Louis Theroux walks straight into the manosphere — and what he finds isn’t just toxic masculinity, but a cultural vacuum we helped create.
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In Occupied Palestine – 13 April 2026
In Occupied Palestine Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing death, injury and sickness 08:00, 13 April 2026 until 08:00, 14 April 2026 In Gaza, during the past 24 hours…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Making sense of the Opportunity Party: ripples or wave
It’s hovering near 5%. That’s all it takes. The Opportunity Party could go from political footnote to kingmaker — if the ripple becomes a wave.
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GUEST BLOG: Seeby Woodhouse – Is it WW3 yet? Evaluating the Iran war as part of a larger globalised conflict
We’re asking the wrong question about Iran. It’s not “will this escalate?” — it’s whether we’re already in World War 3 and pretending we’re not.
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Calling out Health New Zealand for intimidation of nurses
When nurses speak up about safety — should they be threatened for it?
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GUEST BLOG: Seeby Woodhouse – Project Ghost Murmur
You can leave your phone behind. You can’t leave your heartbeat.
The Bradbury Group
War, Storms & Inflation: NZ Under Pressure
Tonight on The Bradbury Group, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Dr Paul Buchanan join us to break down the Iran war, climate shocks and rising inflation. With Hooton, Wong and Williams, we examine whether New Zealand is prepared for what’s coming next.
Raw News
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Oceans on the agenda as environmental groups pitch to politicians – Māui and Hector’s Dolphin Defenders
Marine issues, and policy solutions will be aired at a Marine Policy Forum hosted by the charity Māui and Hector’s Dolphin Defenders from 2-4.30pm on Saturday 18 April at Te Manawa, Westgate, Auckland. Māui and Hector’s dolphins are at the…
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CTU welcomes Tax Justice Aotearoa policy statement as election-year debate begins
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has welcomed today’s Tax Policy Statement from Tax Justice Aotearoa, calling it a timely and important contribution to what must be an honest national conversation about taxation heading into an…
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Government Using Outdated Fuel Data While Diesel Likely Below Emergency Levels – Te Pati Maori
Te Pāti Māori is calling for the immediate release of real-time fuel data, as the Government continues to rely on figures already six days old. The last published data from 8 April showed onshore diesel at just 21.7 days of…
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Govt asleep at the wheel as fuel crisis bites – Labour
The Government is looking increasingly unprepared as fuel stocks fall and prices for New Zealanders keep rising. “Christopher Luxon isn’t being straight with New Zealanders – he still hasn’t explained what happens if shortages hit,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said….
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