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Out of Control? And Whose Fault Is That, Pray Tell?

Out of Control? And Whose Fault Is That, Pray Tell?

You have to really wonder just what Waikato Police Area Commander, Superintendent Bruce Bird was thinking when he admitted that youth crime is “out of control”. Police were allegedly fired at from a passing vehicle in the wake of youth arrests linked to a string of overnight ramraids and burglaries

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Dumb Wellington Council Decision
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Dumb Wellington Council Decision

Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com The capital’s current mayor (the city has justifiably dumped them at the first opportunity ever since Dame Kerry Prendergast pulled stumps) excitedly announced the introduction of e-bikes. This is fine for the suburbs but a terrible idea for the CBD. Here’s why.

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You Asked For It and Now It Is Possible

You Asked For It and Now It Is Possible

We have GREAT news. For many years readers have asked us for the ability to give a BFD membership as a present but we didn’t have the technology to do it. This Christmas we finally have what you have all been asking for. Gifting Our new system allows us

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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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Face of the Day

Face of the Day

Dr Ashley Bloomfield’s next career move has been revealed – and he’s making a jump to academia. The University of Auckland says the former Director-General of Health has been appointed a professor at its School of Population Health. Read more here. Discuss it on The BFD. If you

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 20 12 Ears to hear and eyes to see—    both are gifts from the Lord. 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

Dargaville’s a city, with a population of about 5000? The NZ  Herald shows their lack of basic knowledge of New Zealand. 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

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Why You Should Write for Us
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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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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 photo? ** We need more photos please folks, so grab your camera or mobile phone and get snapping! Yesterday’s view through the window was the Bertrand

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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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The Cult That Is Tikanga
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The Cult That Is Tikanga

Phil Green The political atmosphere has heated up recently, with events in Kaipara attracting the attention of both the MSM and political columnists trying to bring some sense and propaganda into the debate over ‘How much are we owned by Maori interests’. Quite a lot actually, if the sabre-rattling

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How to Gift Someone a BFD Membership This Christmas

We have GREAT news. For many years readers have asked us for the ability to give a BFD membership as a present but we didn’t have the technology to do it. This Christmas we finally have what you have all been asking for. Gifting Our new system allows us

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Like Rats Deserting the Sinking Ship
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Like Rats Deserting the Sinking Ship

Jacinda Ardern has announced that six Labour MPs are retiring from parliament…at the next election, which is 10 or 11 months away. Why is she doing this now? This makes no sense to me, and I cannot recall any time when another prime minister has had to do this.

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