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Just 7 of 147 food items cheaper than a decade ago as economists warn worse is coming
Egg prices rose 151 per cent over the decade.
A Stone Age Culture Is No Fit for the Modern World
The corruption isn’t a bug, it’s a feature of a tribal society.
Stanford and the Digital ID Backlash
Riley claimed the policy followed what he called a “Commonwealth speech crackdown playbook”, arguing governments often introduce online controls under the justification of “protecting children” before later broadening enforcement powers.
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Not Really About Selling Butter to India
The India FTA promises exporters freer access to markets, but behind the sales pitch sits a familiar Wellington miracle: fewer tariffs, more officials.
How to Win Big Revealed in Poll
If National reads these poll results, they might realise how out of touch they are with their voter base. The ‘woke’ MPs, including the PM, need to ditch their nonsense, grow a spine and start giving their supporters not only what they voted for but, what, in fact, they campaigned on.
Now Parliament Passing Legislation Is... Undemocratic?
Whacky reactions to proposed legislation extinguishing crazy climate Court cases. Mendacious Mike’s only role in court should be as defendant, for such things as his chainsaw vandalism of One Tree Hill’s iconic pine.
National’s Public Service ‘Cuts’ Are Late, Lame and Likely to Fizzle
The public is tired of endless bureaucracy and wants results, not more recycled promises.
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Face of the Day
There are currently just over 63,000 full-time public servants, which is a slight decrease under this coalition government from the high of approximately 65,000 in the 2024/25 year.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… regalia (plural noun) - 1: royal rights or prerogatives 2a: the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty b: decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership 3: special dress especially : finery Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Just as regal describes a king or queen—that