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Francis Renouf, a Visionary and Symbol of Change
The New Zealander who gave the world a new kind of power.
A Life of Courage, Curiosity and Change
By her proud sibling – This is not an obituary: Lorraine is still alive and kicking!
This Could Be a Strength In 2026
NZ’s low productivity is often blamed on businesses staying small.
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Latest Taxpayers’ Union Poll: National Fails to Fire as Election Tightens
National needs to wake up. Time is running out to put the opposition away but it appears National and Luxon lack the killer instinct.
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“She has been sentenced to six years in prison for ‘gathering and collusion’ and one and a half years for propaganda and two-year travel ban,” lawyer Mostafa Nili said on social media.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… pettifogger (noun) - 1: a lawyer whose methods are petty, underhanded, or disreputable : shyster 2: one given to quibbling over trifles Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : In its earliest English uses, "pettifogger" was two separate words: "pettie fogger." "Pettie" was a