Trump’s tariffs target NZ timber, threaten film industry
“It is the uncertainty and changing nature that’s making it hard.”
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Is It Really Social Media?
What if therapy culture is actually a self-reinforcing system?
Sean Plunket reveals who paid for Chlöe Swarbrick’s UK business class seat
(Pre-flight) champagne socialist.
A Few Good Men
The Israel−Gaza conflict will soon be over, but China’s military expansion will not. Can we handle the truth?
Trump Is the Way and the Light
Trump has shown real leadership and taught a lesson to other leaders. The same could be said of our very own Winston Peters. These are wise old heads trying to bring some commonsense to a highly volatile situation.
Rip Curl’s Earnings Have Plunged
The video received massive backlash, prompting Rip Curl Women to pull the ad just days later.
You Are Fighting ‘Woke’ While the 2008 Bankers Laugh
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is doing everything possible to stabilise New Zealand’s economy. But I don’t think he realises that the post-2008 global economy is completely fake.
This Professional Body Failed to Protect
The New Zealand Medical Council (MCNZ) decided Dr Alanna Ratna was so bad that she must be struck off the medical register and financially ruined.
Have You Heard of These Three People?
This “code of conduct” is nothing but a Trojan horse for further race-based privilege, influence and, ultimately, control afforded to Māori.
Hipkins’ Hypocrisy Exposed in Energy Farce
Both sides talk a big game about working together for the good of New Zealand, but, when push comes to shove, it’s all about the gotcha moments and protecting their patch.
Good Oil General Debate
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Face of the Day
The high-profile psychologist and broadcaster has died after being diagnosed with stomach cancer last September.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… enmity (noun): : positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Enmity and its synonyms "hostility," animosity, and animus all indicate deep-seated dislike or ill will. Enmity (which derives from an Anglo-French word meaning "enemy"
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith