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Rob Campbell’s Great Leap Backwards
Campbell’s argument rejects the notion that the individual can transcend the claims of tribalism and identity politics as ‘hopeless idealism’. The tribe, and the identity it bequeaths, says Campbell, cannot be “wished or washed away”. It is, he declares, “simply part of being human”.
Why Is Stuff Treating Public Service Cuts Like a Game?
Stuff‘s reporting on public service cuts is almost like watching a game or sports contest, where they are keeping a running total and breathlessly reporting on the cuts like they are a bad thing. Why?
Will New Zealand’s School Phone Ban Work?
With the coalition government’s ban of student mobile phones in New Zealand schools coming into effect this week, reaction has ranged from the sceptical (kids will just get sneakier) to the optimistic (most kids seem okay with it).
The BFD Sports Quiz
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View From Your Window
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Face of the Day
Winston Peters has been fighting a war of words with the media for decades. But he’s adopted a new phrase in his arsenal in recent times: “leftie shill”. It popped up in the wake of last year’s election campaign and has now come back with a vengeance after
Chippy Finally Wins A Poll
In breaking news, Chris Hipkins has finally topped a public opinion poll. I'm sure he is ecstatic that his net favourables have exceeded that of the humble Brussells Sprout.