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From the Desk of a Male Pale and Stale

Global Theatre and a Thousand Words Henrik Ibsen is one of the founders of modernism in the theatre, e.g. Peer Gynt. He is regarded as the “father of realism”, and if you have read many of my columns, you can understand why I am such a fan. Another playwright

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The Downward Spiral is upon Us

The Downward Spiral is upon Us

Information Opinion So the true position is finally being revealed. The economy started to turn downwards at the beginning of the year. This is a ‘surprise’ to RNZ and a ‘puzzle’ to Stuff, but it is no surprise to most of us. We have been in a decline for months…

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Ardern’s Titanic

Ardern’s Titanic

Information Opinion Jacinda Ardern is as thick as two planks when it comes to good management and overall has no ability to make a sound executive decision. Things will never come right for ‘Crazy Cindy’s’ ministry until Mahuta is moved on from local government. Change is needed at Health

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The NZ Herald sports writer obviously thinks the Warriors keep their money in a cup. If you enjoyed this Stuff up please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads

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Public Interest Horse and Buggy Fund Next?

Public Interest Horse and Buggy Fund Next?

The Ardern government is determined to keep a dying industry afloat. But an unflinchingly loyal industry. Its “Public Interest Journalism Fund” is somewhat akin to a government of the 1900s pouring money into the horse and buggy industry, in return for plastering election posters on the horses’ arses. Some of

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This Is a Battle We Can Win with Your Help

This Is a Battle We Can Win with Your Help

Stuff has reported on the extent of media bludging from government troughs. It is eye-watering just how much taxpayer coin some media organisations have availed themselves of. Media companies large and small claimed funding from the Government’s media package last year. In April 2020, Broadcasting, Communications and Media

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Covid-19: What Is the Truth?

Covid-19: What Is the Truth?

Maurice McGrath PhD New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out With Science nzdsos.com Commentary: Maurice McGrath PhD Warning Long read. 1317 words. Dr Blaylock bears witness to the truth by offering a comprehensive summary of the orchestrated political unravelling of medical ethics and the traditions of science, in concert with the

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Our Readers Have Champagne Tastes but the BFD Has a Beer Budget

Last year Stuff reported on the extent of media bludging from government troughs. It is eye-watering just how much taxpayer coin some media organisations have availed themselves of. Media companies large and small claimed funding from the Government’s media package last year. In April 2020, Broadcasting, Communications and

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Raise Your Glasses to the BFD

Last year Stuff reported on the extent of media bludging from government troughs. It is eye-watering just how much taxpayer coin some media organisations have availed themselves of. Media companies large and small claimed funding from the Government’s media package last year. In April 2020, Broadcasting, Communications and

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

Just in case we missed it the first time, RNZ helpfully repeat themselves. If you enjoyed this Stuff up please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make

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Trust Us to Inform and Entertain You

Trust Us to Inform and Entertain You

The findings on trust in media organisations is out and the left-wing dominated media have taken a flogging. It seems that the public is well attuned to their lying ways and are voting with their feet. Newsroom reports: Less than half the New Zealand public now professes ‘overall trust’

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Comparing Apples with Apples: The Spinoff and The BFD

The Spinoff has a similar-sized audience to The BFD but the similarities end there. The BFD is funded 95% by our 1600+ members and 5% by our advertising revenue. The BFD serves a broad church of political views that includes libertarian, centre-right, and conservative readers of whom the

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Just the Facts, Man

Scholar Wilfred Reilly has noted that tv crime shows like “Law and Order” portray a grossly disproportionate picture of criminals as white, in complete contradiction of actual crime figures. YouGov surveys also show that public perceptions of America are vastly out of step with reality. For instance, Americans believe that

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

Never heard of a man who is twice shirtless. If you enjoyed this Stuff up please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make your reading experience more

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

Shame. Even Stuff’s sports reporter gets it wrong. If you enjoyed this Stuff up please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make your reading experience more

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Facebook’s Deal with News Giants

Brett Wilkins commondreams.org Press freedom and antitrust advocates on Friday derided both Facebook and corporate media beneficiaries of the tech titan’s multimillion dollar spending spree following reporting that the company is rethinking its investments amid increasing regulatory pressures and a shift away from news partnerships. “For years, Facebook

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