Today’s face of the day Simon Bridges has an underpants stealing strategy. It goes something like this: * Phase 1: Sit there and do nothing * Phase 2: ? * Phase 3: Become the prime minister Time is our friend. The pressure in politics right this very minute isn’t on me or
Two weeks out from the Australian general election, there is a new contender for most trusted Australian politician… that is our own prime minister, Jacinda Ardern. Yes, you read that right. Jacinda is Australia’s most trusted politician. Those who say that voting should be restricted to those with an
The imprints were thought to have been exposed by significant flooding in the Maniototo late last year, and it was likely they would not have survived another flood event, Otago Museum natural science assistant curator Kane Fleury said. Mr Fleury acted immediately when Mr Johnston sent photos of the footprints
In this interview, Stephen Franks of the Free Speech Coalition talks to Sean Plunket on MagicTalk Radio about armed police turning up to citizen’s homes to check up on their political opinions. (See the video I posted of the guy who got a Sunday visit from the cops below)
Today’s faces of the day are providing practical kindness and compassion that will provide a bridge for women who are currently homeless into their own homes. Western Bay women who have been living in cars or taxpayer-funded motel units are now receiving the help they need to transition from
Long-time National MP Nick Smith has caused unparalleled disruption in the House – for the second time in 13 years. National’s longest serving MP has been “named” by the Speaker and thrown out of the debating chamber for grossly disorderly conduct today. Smith was asked to leave after clashing with
Leighton: Let me read you something. “Freedom of speech laws were first created for the sole purpose of protecting controversial speech. It became a civilizational hallmark of a free society and still is. If all speech were harmonious, warm and fuzzy, there would be no need to protect it via
National Party leader kicked out of the House for arguing with Speaker Trevor Mallard […] “How is it appropriate for you to entertain several pointless points of order from that side, and when I react to something the prime minister’s said I’m the naughty boy in this Parliament?” Stuff
Leighton: About three years ago, Olivia Pearson, who at that stage I had never heard of, dropped off a copy of a small book, a booklet we might say, but nevertheless a substantial book for its importance, entitled “Western Values Defended: A Primer.” And after having had a look at
The Herald isn’t a premium services arsehole – 3 days into hostilities and they don’t even have one single article covering the latest situation from Gaza (that I can see) Whaleoil reader The mainstream media are not interested in what is a huge news story and one that has
Today’s face of the day Rebecca Robertson was told she could not breastfeed while sitting in the shallows of a Wellington City Council pool because it breached the food and beverage policy. I breastfed both my children long term and I was a member of La Leche League when
Australian rugby could reportedly be on the brink of financial ruin as they face losing more than AU$12million (NZ$12.69m) should Israel Folau be paid out the remainder of his lucrative contract following the outcome of his code of conduct hearing. Folau’s legal battle with Rugby Australia
The government looks set to decriminalise all drug possession and use. Except they’re not. According to the government. The Government says its bill to make drug use a health issue is not default decriminalisation, even though a select committee was told today that prosecutions for drug use or possession
