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The BFD Daily Opinion Poll

Take our Daily Opinion Poll and see how your views compare to other readers and then share the poll on social media. By sharing the poll you will help even more readers to discover The BFD. Share this BFD Opinion poll so others can discover The BFD using the share

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From Saint to Witch
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From Saint to Witch

Puff-piece profiler, writer Michelle Duff (it’s too much of a stretch to call her biographer of Dame Jacinda Ardern) scolds the political centre from her left-wing observation post in an explainer “How Dame Jacinda Ardern’s profile went from saint to witch” on the TVOne page. As

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Maori Suicide Rates Are Still High

Clive Aspin, Associate Professor of Health Victoria University of Wellington Gabrielle Jenkin, Director Suicide and Mental Health Research Group University of Otago Rates of suicide in New Zealand have remained stubbornly high, despite government efforts to address the issue through the suicide prevention strategy and action plan and other measures.

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Why More Parents Want to Homeschool

Family First staff writers familyfirst.org.nz As parents are becoming more disillusioned and disturbed by what’s being taught (and not taught) in our schools, many are turning to homeschooling. As New Zealand rapidly slides further down the OECD rankings for numeracy, literacy, and foundational subjects, more than half

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Psst…want a Free Taste of an Article by Stephen Berry?

If you don’t have a Silver level membership yet you are missing out on our Insight Politics articles. National’s Tax Package Makes an Impressive Headline The National Party finally released its tax policy on Wednesday. While some economists have expressed scepticism about the affordability of tax cuts while

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Yesterday’s Five Most Popular Articles

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It’s Time to Make Changes
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It’s Time to Make Changes

Late yesterday afternoon we heard that the deals are done and the various parties are now informing their boards and caucuses, ahead of an announcement and signing ceremony later on today. The leaders of National, ACT and NZ First have issued a joint statement, confirming their plan to seal the

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Want to Save Big on Fuel?

We are very pleased to announce a new service for ALL members of The BFD.  The BFD in partnership with GCo Fuels has created a discounted fuel option. In these tough financial times anything that can save you precious dollars is something to be celebrated. We’ve worked hard to

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 24 19 Don’t fret because of evildoers;    don’t envy the wicked. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

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The BFD Nightcap
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The BFD Nightcap

If you have a great Youtube, Rumble or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@thebfd.co.nz

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China Is Losing Control of Rebel Armies in Myanmar

China Is Losing Control of Rebel Armies in Myanmar

Antonio Graceffo mercatornet.com Antonio Graceffo, PhD, China-MBA MBA, is a China economic analyst teaching economics at the American University in Mongolia. He has spent 20 years in Asia and is the author of six books about China. His writing has appeared in The Diplomat, South China Morning Post,

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The Hamas propaganda unit doesn’t know how math works…. 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

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View from Your Window
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View from Your Window

**If readers want this series to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz What can you tell us about this View from Your Window? Yesterday’s photo was a view of Port Ahuriri in Napier before the 1931 earthquake. ** We need more photos please folks, so

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