What Will Hipkins Have to Give Away?
KiwiPower, KiwiMart, Wealth Taxes, and Te Tiriti: What survives negotiations?
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He Wouldn’t Say The Number. Now We Know Why.
Hipkins sold an above-30 comfort blanket and would not read the figure. Anacta just printed Labour 31, National 30. Show me the numbers. He had them.
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“Jim dedicated his life to public service, education, and regional development. A widely respected educator, he shaped countless young minds throughout his career.”
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… cuspidor (noun) - : spittoon Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Cuspidor entered English in the early 18th century via the Portuguese word cuspidouro, meaning "place for spitting." The Portuguese word, unsurprisingly, has its origins in Latin: the word conspuere comes from the prefix com- and spuere,
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
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Latest Poll Has National/Labour At Lowest Ranking Since 1935. Why?
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Arrested For Memes & Jokes: Free Speech Campaigner Andrew Doyle’s UK Hate Speech Laws Warning
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Chris Trotter Comments On Latest Polls In The Run Up To 2026 Election
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Legacy Media and Politicians Don’t Get It
There seems to be an almost obtuse wilful blindness amongst Western elites in politics and legacy media to see the real reasons that insurgent ‘populist’ parties are beating them in elections, says Professor James Allan.
We’re Done with Listening to That Tune
Australians are fed up with economists, visa factories and the sacred GDP fetish.
Petrol reaches $3.11 as global oil squeeze threatens further rises
New Zealand motorists face further fuel-price increases that could continue as conflicts disrupt oil production, refining and international shipping routes.