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Looking on the Bright Side of the Darkest Times of Life
How a silly song conveys an essential truth.
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Te Pāti Māori MP cites ‘wording error’ after at-risk youth claim unravels
“There was an error in the wording of the post.”
ACT and NZ First sharpen attacks as centre-right coalition strains show
“We’re not Labour, we’ve never worked with Labour, we’re not Labour-lite.”
Retired judge warns complaint culture is becoming soft censorship
“The process itself becomes punishment.”
Compulsory KiwiSaver raises bigger questions about NZ Super and who benefits
“You don’t need them both.”
Looking on the Bright Side of the Darkest Times of Life
How a silly song conveys an essential truth.
All Good, Sweet As
The Pākehā Guilt Conspiracy: “Real New Zealanders” know all the words to “Kumbaya” – and can sing it in te reo, too!
NZ Politics Are Following the Trends
New Zealand voters are clearly latching on to the same trend, in which the traditional major parties are haemorrhaging support, like most other Western democracies.
If Nothing Changes, Your Daughter Will Be Wearing a Burqa
Animals raised in captivity don’t comprehend the vulnerabilities of captivity.
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 36 – Alon Roth-Snir
In a wide-ranging interview, Israel's Ambassador to New Zealand shares his life story, the reality of living under constant threat and why innovation and positive engagement offer the best hope for the region.
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 36 – Alon Roth-Snir
In a wide-ranging interview, Israel's Ambassador to New Zealand shares his life story, the reality of living under constant threat and why innovation and positive engagement offer the best hope for the region.
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Te Pati Māori MP Invents Her Work History - So Where Are The MSM?
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The Māori Seats: Time To Go, Surely.
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Editors’ Picks
How High Did the Grooming Cover Up Go?
UK PM implicated in Muslim child-rape gang scandal.
Most of the Covid Tyrants Are Gone, What Next?
Ardern, Biden and Trudeau are now gone. But where to from here?
Continued Contempt of Parliament from Te Pāti Māori
If they don’t like the institution of parliament and its standing orders, then they can always go back to the mat.