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An Important Document for NZ to Learn From
America’s children are facing an unprecedented health crisis. In many of the stats NZ is not far behind.
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Bob Harvey, Putin and the Lermontov
Today, many of these stories remain unverified, their evidence buried in redacted reports and whispers. But as Harvey’s account reminds us, history is often shaped not only by what happens in the open but by what occurs in the shadows.
Foodstuffs’ Facial Recognition Trial Clears Legal Hurdle
But concerns raised over privacy and discrimination risks.
Trump’s Big Beautiful Dump
In this respect, Donald Trump is proving to be a huge disappointment. He talks big on cutting taxes and spending but shows no intent to seriously tackle the deficit.
News Briefing: 6 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR Laura Walters and Marc Daalder (Newsroom): Parliament warned of dangerous precedent set by MPs’ suspensions Julia Gabel & Jamie Ensor (Herald): Te Pāti Māori MPs begin suspension for controversial haka after chaotic debate RNZ: Proposed punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs
Join Cam in Celebrating 20 Years of Fearless Commentary at Good Oil!
Join Cam Slater to celebrate 20 years of fearless journalism at Good Oil! July 5, 2025, 7:00 PM: relive Whale Oil’s legacy, enjoy live talks, and connect with the community. Grab tickets at camslater.shop, share with #CamSlater20, and be part of history! Let’s keep the truth flowing!
Te Pāti Māori’s Parliamentary Circus: Voters Back the Boot, Labour Sinks with the Ship
Parliament, in the end, enforced its rules and didn’t let Te Pāti Māori keep turning the House into a circus. The three recalcitrant MPs have now been suspended for 21 days. They never turn up anyway, so no one will notice their absence.
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Face of the Day
It marked Afeaki’s fourth sentencing over the past 30 years and his eighth confirmed victim. But it might not be his last.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… imprecate (verb): : to invoke evil on : curse Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : A word that refers to wishing evil upon someone has its roots in praying, but imprecate ultimately derives from the Latin verb precari, meaning "to pray, ask, or entreat." Precari is also