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A New ‘Now’
There is something very old about the new America that is emerging from the midterms.
NZ sharemarket about-turns, down 0.6% while global markets plummet
Source: nzherald.co.nz The national airline invests heavily in luxury travel, citing robust demand despite economic uncertainties.
National pushes 'finish the job' rhetoric in final days of campaign
Christopher Luxon urges voters to stick with National's plan amidst economic challenges, emphasizing the need to 'finish the job' in the final days of the campaign.
Labour's Chris Hipkins is quietly confident ahead of election day
Labour leader Chris Hipkins exudes quiet confidence as he campaigns vigorously in the final days before New Zealand's election, focusing on the cost of living and Labour's 'ground game' strategy.
Are you in the top 10% of income earners?
New Zealand's income data reveals a narrowing wage distribution, with significant growth at the lower percentiles and stagnant real income gains for the top earners.
A New ‘Now’
There is something very old about the new America that is emerging from the midterms.
The Final Polls
Due to National’s plodding demeanour over the last three years; tolerance of deficits and slow-paced reform, they deserve to lose this election. However, it will be catastrophic for New Zealand.
The Great Strategic Voting Experiment of 2026
If the 2026 election can show that the ‘right’ can be coordinated, think about what other kinds of victories it could achieve. Now you understand why the leftist system seems so worried about strategic voting.
The Beautiful Lies of “Star Trek”
It was an entertaining enough TV show but an utter philosophical mess: no wonder its fans turned it into a ‘progressive’ cult.
Who Holds the Media Accountable
The media have every right to question our politicians. But the public has every right to question the media.
My Gut is Telling Me the Coalition Will Be Returned
The mainstream media are the hindrance to maintaining an open and well-adjusted society.
Greenpeace NZ with Professor Jane Kelsey Are Sandbagging New Zealand
Greenpeace NZ, with Professor Jane Kelsey, is sandbagging New Zealand.
Off the Rails
Sánchez has been in power for almost a decade – plenty of time, one might have thought, to improve a railway network fast approaching its 40th birthday.
The Left Really Are on Another Planet
The left will save the planet before the people nearest them.
Manly Monday
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Overhang, low voter turnout mark Election 2026 in the history books
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Labour Leads the Votes, National Leads the Seats – What Happens Next?
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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.