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10 News Stories They Chose Not to Tell You

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November 10, 2025

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Māori Elites Claim Water for Their Own

Racism in our rivers.

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November 10, 2025

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They Are Passing the Buck

The only reason they choose to be in the CBD is because that’s where the money is. It’s like Trump said: when you see a dirty door in front of a restaurant you know not to go in.

, and Kevin

November 10, 2025

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From the MP Who Ignored Erica Stanford

The inadequacies of our education system are illustrated by our rapidly falling educational results. Zealots like Willow Jean would be quite happy for that deterioration to continue.

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November 10, 2025

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Goldsmith’s Latest Blunder: Leaks, Homeless Bans and Coalition Chaos

If National wants to hold onto power, they had better sort out these amateurs before the voters do it for them.

, and Cam Slater

November 10, 2025

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, and The Editor

November 10, 2025

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Face of the Day

In November last year, as wastewater testing results revealed a startling spike in meth use, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon asked Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Customs Minister Casey Costello, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith to find a way to win the war.

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November 10, 2025

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The Good Oil Word of the Day

The word for today is… cliché (noun) - 1: a trite phrase or expression. Also : the idea expressed by it 2: a hackneyed theme, characterization, or situation 3: something (such as a menu item) that has become overly familiar or commonplace Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : The words cliché and stereotype have

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November 10, 2025

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