Latest
Militant Islam Is Losing the Deep Fight
It’s taken many years, but the deep fight against militant Islam is being won.
Gen Z Men Are More Conservative
Graduating post Covid-19 has significantly shaped and impacted Gen Z’s political and social views.
On Behalf of Vanessa’s* Parents
In response to David Farrier’s blog, Paul Thistoll’s behaviour, and David Fisher’s upcoming article: It is appalling that the details of the most devastating aspects of our family life is being used by activists to paint us as bad parents.
News Briefing: 19 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, TRADE Phil Pennington (RNZ): Why NZ's involvement in possible US-Iran war may hang on Europe Adam Pearse (Herald): New Zealand pauses Cook Islands funding over China deal stoush Laura Walters (Newsroom): Confusion as NZ becomes midpoint on China
Ngāpuhi’s Treaty Settlement Saga: Time to Call It Quits?
Give Ngāpuhi a deadline to get their house in order – say, 12 months and if they can’t come to the table with a unified proposal, the Crown should walk away. No more meetings, no more ‘progress reports’ and no more excuses.
Good Oil General Debate
Please read our rules before you start commenting on The Good Oil to avoid a temporary or permanent ban.
Face of the Day
The new power would be in parliament soon, added as an amendment to the RMA Amendment Bill which has already been introduced.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… chagrin (noun, verb): noun : disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure verb : to vex or unsettle by disappointing or humiliating Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Despite what its second syllable may lead one to believe, chagrin has nothing to do with grinning
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused: and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
Wednesday Weapons
If you have a great Youtube, Rumble or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@goodoil.news
Winston Peters On The Decision To Sanction Israeli Ministers
If you have a great Youtube, Rumble or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@goodoil.news
The Good Oil Podcast - Cam's Comments - Why all the Mexican Flags
If you have a great Youtube, Rumble or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@goodoil.news
Michael Laws: National Changes Its Mind About Winston Peters
If you have a great Youtube, Rumble or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@goodoil.news
The Good Oil Daily Roundup
Just a brief note to readers who like to add their own contributions to Daily Roundup in the comments. This post is for family friendly humour ONLY thank you.