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The Big O

The Big O

Lily the Pink The University of Otago wants discussion regarding its latest visual identity proposal. We believe The Big O concept is a winner. So much so, that it could become an umbrella theme to honour diverse aspects of university culture. “A place of many firsts.” Love it! For many

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Take Our Daily Trivia Quiz
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Take Our Daily Trivia Quiz

Test your trivia knowledge – Select from seven subject categories. General knowledge, Dictionary, Entertainment, History, Food & Drink, Geography, Science & Nature. To Enjoy Our Other Puzzles Become a Bronze Member

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Opinion of the Day
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Opinion of the Day

Bruce Cotterill has written an opinion piece for the NZH. Of course they stuck it in the Business section and paywalled it. The unemployed might read the Herald online but how many subscribe or buy a paper? The fact that teachers are unhappy with their lot at a time when

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 19 23 Fear of the Lord leads to life,    bringing security and protection from harm. 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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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

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 enjoyable click here to browse our Membership options.

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Why You Should Write for Us

If you are a professionally-minded writer this could be your opportunity to get your voice heard. With audience numbers soaring there has never been a better time to become a volunteer writer for The BFD. It doesn’t matter whether you are young or old if you love to

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House Prices Collapse
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House Prices Collapse

Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com House prices are collapsing dramatically across the nation. As there’s approximately twice as many home-owners as renters, this is unwelcome news for most folk. Exactly two years ago on this blog I predicted this would occur as a direct result of some mind-

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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? ** We need more photos please folks, so grab your camera or mobile phone and get snapping! Yesterday’s photo was a view

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NZ’s Ambiguous Stance on AUKUS 
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NZ’s Ambiguous Stance on AUKUS 

Nicholas Khoo Associate Professor of International Politics University of Otago Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating’s recent strident criticism of the A$368 billion nuclear-powered submarine deal announced under the AUKUS security pact will have little effect on Australian policy. Canberra’s deepening level of security cooperation is

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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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A Bit of Magic Happened and It Spread like Wildfire
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A Bit of Magic Happened and It Spread like Wildfire

The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behaviour crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire.   Malcolm Gladwell. Looking back, a spontaneous protest appears to be the catalyst for the beginning of the downfall of a political leader, and maybe even another. To the

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$2.2M Has Been Blown on Solving a Problem That Didn’t Exist

$2.2M Has Been Blown on Solving a Problem That Didn’t Exist

Family First Press Release The $2.2m taxpayer-funded complaints centre set up by the Human Rights Commission for receiving complaints about ‘conversion therapy’ has admitted that there have been no formal complaints about ‘conversion therapy’ since the new law was passed, despite significant advertising about its services. In response

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This World is Weighing Me Down
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This World is Weighing Me Down

I am feeling incredibly depressed and anxious these days. Admittedly, I have been incommunicado for quite a while, dealing with the ongoing decline and recent death of my elderly mum from dementia. Added to that is the even more recent death of my father-in-law, so my feelings are

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