In an attempt to stimulate a flagging economy, Adrian Orr cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 percentage points in August, with a message to everyone to go out, borrow more money and spend up large. It is unclear why Orr thought a 50 point cut would stimulate the
In the video, published online earlier this year, Robinson tells Sweeney: “You’re finished,” to which the journalist replied: “If you think I’m finished you’ve got another thing coming and I can give you that for free.” pressgazette.co.uk/john-sweeney-leaves-bbc-with-parting-shot-at-
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For your entertainment and education I have taken the time to compare and contrast how various news outlets reported on his speech. I was amused to see how differently his speech was described. It was as if the media outlets watched completely different speeches. Just look at how they described
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If Australia’s rugby bosses thought they had successfully got rid of Israel Folau, they’ve had another thing coming. Not only has Izzy hit back big time with a massive lawsuit, but it looks like he’ll be back, playing Test rugby very soon. Tongan officials have armed themselves
Press Release: National Party Around a hundred people, some in tractors and even a helicopter, showed up in Ruawai to protest the Government’s attack on rural communities on Saturday, National’s Rural Communities Spokesperson and Northland MP Matt King says. “At one of the busiest times of the year
Letter to the Editor is a new section of The BFD. I invite readers to submit their thoughts on issues that they feel strongly about. You can take a position for or against an issue, simply inform, or do both. Around 300-400 words is ideal but I will consider
Jacinda Ardern has kicked off an 11-day overseas trip rejecting claims she’s leaving behind a mess in New Zealand. Ms Ardern touched down in Japan for her first visit as Prime Minister where she accidentally called the country ‘China’. If you have a great Youtube or Vimeo video
