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In Defence of the Right to Self-Defence
As long as violence exists, people must be able to take reasonable, lawful steps to protect themselves from it.
RNZ’s Boss Gives New Zealand the Fingers
If Campbell has demonstrated anything in recent years, it’s that he’s incapable of impartial journalism. He doesn’t even believe in impartial journalism.
They Would Be ‘Nuts’ To Roll Him
The current leadership team is a coalition of unnatural bedfellows which, to date, hasn’t shown any signs of unravelling. You’d expect some loose threads to appear during election year, as parties fight to push their own narrative but, for now, you’d regard this coalition as a success.
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Letter from the North
How much further down the gurgler can the UK go? Democracy is under threat.
Thoughts for the Year
I’m sure there are other things, but these for me are the standouts.
Māori Nationalism Takes a Hammering in 2025
Despite Henare’s bold assertions, Hipkins has kept quiet so far about any plans he might have for reinstituting aspects of co-governance if Labour wins office – and the legacy media seem disinclined to ask.
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Face of the Day
‘It’s just the right place to be this year because of Lyn’s death,’ Police Commissioner Chambers said.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… volant (adjective) - 1: having the wings extended as if in flight — used of a heraldic bird 2: flying or capable of flying 3: quick, nimble Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : English picked up "volant" from Middle French. The term survives in Modern French as
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.