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Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters promises he is pursuing “all options” to get New Zealand nationals back here quickly and safely. Noumea descended into chaos on Monday, with armed clashes between indigenous Kanak pro-independence protesters and security forces. They were sparked by anger at a proposed new law
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Stuff thinks the character who inspired the Popeye’s Chicken franchise, now shown up to be bullies, was Popeye Boyle, not Popeye Doyle. 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
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? This photo is of Waikato during the morning rush hour. The location is Paeroa-Tahuna Rd, Tahuna, just before the intersection with
How Big Businesses Protect Their Trademarks
Alexandra Allen-Franks Lecturer and Co-director of the New Zealand Centre for Human Rights Law, Policy and Practice, University of Auckland At first sight, the battle between a Manawatu fish-and-chip shop and a Louisiana-based chicken joint over the name “Popeye’s” reads like a classic David
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A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes
Tiger Book Review: A brief history of time: from the big bang to black holes. Stephen Hawking ISBN 978-0-857-50100-4 This has been the most difficult book to write about. Why? Because I’m not sure I understood it. I do know that a man with a
Less Dead Men Required
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand is holding its national conference in Christchurch on Sunday May 19, 2024. Media are welcome to attend. Over 4000 men are diagnosed with, and about 750 die of prostate cancer every year. Around roughly the same number of men died of prostate cancer
Luxon Has a Vision and a Plan
On Wednesday I listened to Christopher Luxon giving a pre-Budget speech to the Auckland Business Chamber, the CEO of which is Simon Bridges. It was a speech, delivered without notes, containing a vision and a plan to implement a means whereby the goals in the vision would be achieved.
A Third Medical School in New Zealand?
Dr Bryce Edwards Political Analyst in Residence, Director of the Democracy Project, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington Victoria University of Wellington democracyproject.nz It’s becoming a classic case study for why lobbying deals with politicians need greater scrutiny. Former National Minister Steven Joyce runs a lobbying company
Replay Radio: The Crunch
Here is the replay of The Crunch from this week. My guests this week were Rachel Stewart, Shane Jones and Simon O’Connor and, of course, we have the Buddies. Enjoy! Rachel Stewart: Social Commentator And Blogger: On Protecting Women’s Spaces, J.K. Rowling And The Need For Men
Who Really Broke the Treaty?
When the Treaty of Waitangi Act created the Waitangi Tribunal, naïve politicians gave radicals free reign to twist the treaty, plunder the coffers, and try to seize control of New Zealand. This 50-year grand scheme centres on allegations that “the Crown” (meaning you and I), broke the treaty and
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