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Legalised abortion in NZ (Part Five)
And, yes, women do suffer complications, sometimes severe complications, from taking these pills.
On Prisons and Popes
A few thoughts on the government's recent decision to rescind prisoners' voting rights and the passing of Pope Francis. What a combo! Plus, a preview of my trip to Israel.
Is National the Red Under the Bed?
Remember, anarchists never sleep and Minister Potaka has made his anti-democratic intentions for local government very clear.
Auckland Uni Students React to Treaty ‘Indoctrination’
How long taxpayers will agree to support universities which dedicate themselves to ‘decolonisation’ and the overthrow of ‘Western knowledge’ – and boast about it as Auckland University’s newsletter has done – is an open question.
News Briefing: 2 May 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR, WEEK IN POLITICS Lillian Hanly (RNZ): NZ Initiative 'absolutely delighted' Seymour wants to slash ministerial line-up Adam Pearse (Herald): David Seymour proposes abolishing some portfolios and cutting minister numbers Craig McCulloch (RNZ): ACT's David Seymour wants
Malcolm Turnbull’s Relevance Deprivation Syndrome: A Pompous Lecture from a Failed PM
Turnbull’s RNZ sermon is just another chapter in his long history of self-important drivel. He’s a failed PM who couldn’t hack it at home, so now he’s preaching to the Kiwis like he’s some elder statesman.
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[The Good Oil] May 2025 Political Poll
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Ratbags of the Day
Justice Jane Anderson ordered the pair to attend an examination and answer questions about their assets and financial position, as well as those of other entities in receivership.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… influence (noun, verb): noun 1: the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways : sway 2a: the act or power of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command b: corrupt interference with authority for personal
Tiny Home Thursday
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Shane Jones On The Waitākere Ranges Co-Governance Plan
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