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Individualism and Truth Just Ain’t for All
People are different, and that’s both entirely OK and entirely the problem.
Individualism and Truth Just Ain’t for All
People are different, and that’s both entirely OK and entirely the problem.
How to Hack the Haka
We need to get the Ministry of Culture to fund some kind of dance development project.
This Is Such a Shameful Capitulation
We can have democracy or we can have indigenous sovereignty. We can’t have both.
The Land of Sun and Steel
I was expecting the book to be heavy on Eastern mysticism, but found instead a man inspired by the ancient Greeks.
The Greatest Trump Troll
Not only is a government advisory body headed by Elon Musk likely to result in record volumes of leftist tears, it may well prove to be the most radical reform by any president since Ronald Reagan.
Trump Cannot Afford to Forgive Them
If Trump chooses to forgive his enemies, he will become exactly like Caesar.
10 Hīkoi I’d Like to See
The right to protest is a virtue of our political system and hīkoi are a peculiarly New Zealand variation. I’d just like to recommend that Māori, rather than wasting such efforts on a dead-on-arrival parliamentary bill, save it for things that really matter…
What the Trump Train Means for Australia
Anthony Albanese is in for a railroading if Peter Dutton has the guts to ride the train.
Face of the Day
The four had pleaded not guilty and were facing a judge-alone trial in front of Judge June Jelas.
Parts of NZ Are Becoming ‘News Deserts’
There are calls from local councils themselves to strengthen existing government support for local-democracy reporting. The longer we wait, the closer the news desert creeps.
And They Said the Gun Register Would Be Safe
Police breach the privacy of a third party in an email to the author, revealing details of the location of restricted firearms.
Is the Legacy Media Unaware of This?
The panic can only be understood as a symptom of the legacy media being unable or unwilling to face the fact that they are no longer the main force influencing and controlling how the public sees the world.
And Yet Another Bus Attack
This in principle is what New York City did back in the ’90s. They implemented a “broken windows” policy
Living Freely in an Unfree World
By developing skills and strategies to live freely and independently, libertarians can pursue personal autonomy and minimise their susceptibility to control by others, particularly the government.
You’ve Had Your Hīkoi, So What’s Next?
So what’s next? Nothing good I’m afraid, especially now the National Party has joined the opposition.
Face of the Day
The four had pleaded not guilty and were facing a judge-alone trial in front of Judge June Jelas.
A Hīkoi Versus a Country
By avoiding clear opposition to this Bill, Luxon has failed the leadership test. We need someone who will stand up for what’s right, not what’s convenient. What’s the solution? It’s very, very simple: equality.
For the First Time in His Life He Got Something Right
Simon Wilson is almost always wrong. In fact it is a real contest between Martyn Bradbury and Simon Wilson as to who is more wrong. But, what do you know, he finally got something right.
Status Quo Poll, But it Does Expose the Luxon Problem
He better lift his game, and fast, otherwise he will bleed support to a grateful ACT Party or NZ First.
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The Good Oil News Quiz
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The Good Oil Sports Quiz
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The Good Oil World News Quiz
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The Good Oil Sports Quiz
Are you a sports fan? Test your knowledge by taking our BFD Sports quiz.
The Good Oil World News Quiz
Have you been paying attention to what has been happening in the world this week? Take our World News Quiz and find out.
The Good Oil News Quiz
Are you an avid reader of The Good Oil? Take our News quiz to find out how much information you can recall from our articles published this week.
Living Freely in an Unfree World
By developing skills and strategies to live freely and independently, libertarians can pursue personal autonomy and minimise their susceptibility to control by others, particularly the government.
Tenant Has to Pay Only 1/10th
The case highlights the financial strain and legal complexities landlords face when repairing damage exceeding tenant liability limits.
Trumping the EV Mandate
Four principles will likely guide the Trump administration’s actions on the auto industry in the next several months.
I Would Not Have Voted for Trump
The Democrats are a very long way from perfect but, compared with the alternative, there should have been no choice.
King’s Counsels Just Snuffed NZ’s Economy
They declared sovereignty actually lies with their judge mates.
The Ticktock Men Are Coming
‘Workplace surveillance’ is every bit as sinister as it sounds.
Will Scientists Admit They Haven’t Saved the Ozone Layer?
The longer the hole persists, the greater the likelihood that the ozone layer is dominated by natural factors, not human CFC emissions.
Trumping the EV Mandate
Four principles will likely guide the Trump administration’s actions on the auto industry in the next several months.
COP a Farce as Host Calls Oil and Gas Gifts From God
Many representatives of the developing world think it is crazy to talk about giving up private cars, abundant electricity and eating meat. They want a high living standard for their countries. They view President Trump as the leader who can restore sanity to climate and energy policy.
COP 29: Expect Trump Victory to Turn UN Summit Anti-Climatic
To state the obvious, Donald Trump’s re-election to the presidency is, to put it mildly, a fly in the ointment of the UN’s climate ‘pledges,’ ‘commitments,’ and ‘goals.’
Bulldozing the Planet to Save It
Vast swathes of nature buried under solar panels and windmills.
‘EVs Are a Bit Shite’, #37
California police are finding the hard way that EVs just don’t cut it.
Oh Dear, Energy Is the Future
The world faces an epidemic of lithium battery fires. If government leaders continue to push lithium batteries and the green energy transition, battery fires will soon be coming to a location near you.
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Six Years Ago My Life Changed
I’ve had years of failure, hurt, pain and suffering but I always get up in the morning and move forwards. Six years ago my life changed and it has cost me everything. Here’s why.
The Fault Lines from Washington Are Felt around the World
From free speech to NZ politics, events in Washington are reverberating around the world.
