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Te Kaupapa Election 2026 weekend political podcast: with Hone Harawira, Matthew Tukaki, Steve Able and Bomber
Te Kaupapa with Matthew Tukaki Join us as Te Kaupapa returns with a powerful panel and the big issues shaping Aotearoa right now. This week’s panel: • Steve Abel (Green Party) • Martyn Bradbury (Commentator) • Hone Harawira On the agenda: • Far North Mayor Hits Back – Governance or Political Spin? • From All Blacks Captain to Parliament –…
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We are adrift without a vision except one of fiscal rectitude
Today was one of the worst days. I awoke at 5am to do an interview on Ryan Bridges’ Newstalk ZB…
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The 2 reasons why Government’s fuel crisis response is a pantomime
This Government’s fuel crisis response is a pantomime for 2 reasons. The first is a self enforced political paralysis driven…
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Is Simeon Brown’s frenetic hot mess social media performance a glimpse of how bad National’s Election Campaign will be?
Simeon Brown’s sudden promotion to National Party Campaign Chair has seen a spastic eruption of content on his Social Media…
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We are adrift without a vision except one of fiscal rectitude
Today was one of the worst days. I awoke at 5am to do an interview on Ryan Bridges’ Newstalk ZB program about the latest statistics from the Ministry of Social Development on unemployment benefits. “Worrying”: Benefit numbers heading in the…
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PSNA says High Court Superfund decision a victory for Palestinian rights
PSNA says High Court Superfund decision a victory for Palestinian rights The High Court in Auckland has found policies…
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A Bigger Problem Than Iran
If Iran closing Hormuz is extortion, what is America doing? Trump’s plan doesn’t just target Iran — it turns the entire global economy into collateral damage.
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BEN MORGAN – Russia needs a victory this spring but probably won’t get one!
Russia needs a win — urgently. But Ukraine is grinding them down, Europe is waking up, and Putin may be running out of road faster than anyone expected.
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TDB Poll of Polls
Based on 4 polls, latest: 31 March 2026
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- Roy Morgan — 31/03/2026
- RNZ Reid — 23/03/2026
- Talbot Mills — 12/03/2026
- 1News Verian — 16/02/2026
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Luxon Coup could spark snap election
It’s the spilling season. It’s the killing season. It’s the Red Pilling treason season. TDB warned that with the removal of Judith Collins as a faction leader, (the faction leader who handed Luxon the leadership after she poisoned off Simon Bridges), that Luxon’s leadership would crumble as the factions attack…
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How does our new Nordic Ice Queen Reserve Bank Governor ‘look through’ 7.5% inflation?
The unemployment forecast is now 6%, with what could be a 7.5% inflation rate all because Trump started an illegal war with Genocide drenched Israel against Iran. If inflation hits 7.5%, that means the OCR must be raised dramatically. Consider what happened last time. COVID supply chain shut downs saw…
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The ugly culture war malice an All Black is now supporting
Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell standing as New Zealand First candidate Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell will stand as a New Zealand First candidate at this year’s election. RNZ It’s so disappointing that former All Black Taine Randell has decided to stand for this culture war hate group,…
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The horror that is MSD
MSD document says there’s ‘no evidence’ hundreds of New Zealanders are without shelter A government document says it is a “narrative” that hundreds of New Zealanders live without shelter, and there is “no evidence” to validate that. The Ministry of Social Development internal briefing said a plan to support rough…
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The NZ Economy and global economy will go into recession because of Trump
Iran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warns Growth forecasts cut for US and global economy, while UK suffers…
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The financial crash landing of a joyful Artemis II in an age of cynicism
I am a space geek and the exploration of it by us excites me a lot. I thought the crew…
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After Fonterra trash their social license, why trust Business NZ to sign India free trade deal?
We have just seen how Fonterra trashed their social contract with us by selling out any pretence of value added…
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Te Kaupapa Election 2026 weekend political podcast: with Hone Harawira, Matthew Tukaki, Steve Able and Bomber
Te Kaupapa with Matthew Tukaki Join us as Te Kaupapa returns with a powerful panel and the big issues shaping Aotearoa right now. This week’s panel: • Steve Abel (Green Party) • Martyn Bradbury (Commentator) • Hone Harawira On the…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: Marae & RSA should be resourced as the new front line in climate change
I had the unpleasant experience of listening into Sean Plunket on The Platform this week. They were mocking the idea that climate change is impacting Māori more. One callers argument was how would the rain know how to harm Māori…
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The Bradbury Group with Debbie Ngarewa-Packer + Dr Paul Buchanan & Qiulae Wong, Arena Williams & Matthew Hooton
A Marxist, A Party Co-Leader, an Intelligence Analyst, a Newspaper columnist, another Party leader and the member for Manurewa all walk into a bar.The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is? The Bradbury Group?” 1-on-1 in…
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MEDIAWATCH: What should replace BSA if Goldsmith kills it?
Kill the watchdog — and what exactly replaces it? That’s the question no one serious is answering.
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MEDIAWATCH: Alt-Right Culture War Billionaire Jim Grenon should pay defamation bill
If you bankroll the fight, should you also pay the bill when it collapses?
TDB: Left News
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Saturday Soliloquies Live with Bernard Hickey
- Labour selects Kingi Kiriona to contest Hauraki-Waikato
- #housing #regional: Ngāti Rangi Opens Doors to New Kāinga for Whānau in Ōhakune
- Preview & invite to 12 noon Substack Live of Bernard's Saturday Soliloquies
- #tekaupapa: Fuel Costs Tighten the Squeeze on Kiwi Households 18/4/26
- #tekaupapa: Far North Mayor Fires Back Amid Governance Row 18/4/26
- #tekaupapa: From All Blacks Captain to Parliament – Randell Steps Into Politics 18/4/26
- #tekaupapa: Big Picture – A Nation at a Turning Point 18/4/26
- #election2026: Labour Selects Kingi Kiriona for Hauraki-Waikato Seat
- Transport Minister Chris Bishop brushes off leadership bid questions
- Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform
- Short story: A modern educashun, by Shelley Burne-Field
- The secret diary of .. John Campbell’s return to Morning Report
- Mark Braunias drives to the Aotearoa Art Fair
- Minister Chris Bishop 'unhappy' investigation into police breath testing taking so long
- #culture: Breathe Exhibition Draws Crowds as Final Days Approach at Te Papa
- #politics: Luxon Digs In as Leadership Pressure Mounts
- #economy: ‘Jobs Keep Vanishing’ – Pressure Mounts Over Government Cuts
- #hakinakina: Blues Outgun Highlanders in Eden Park Shootout
- Ben Lerner Hears Ghosts in the Wires
- WATCH: The World This Week – ‘Will the War End?’
- Capitalist Profits Depend on Stealing Our Future
- Zohran Mamdani’s Toughest Task in 100 Days: Taxing the Rich
- Resource Competition With China Lay Behind Trump’s Iran War
- Serbia’s Government Is Targeting the Public University
- New Zealand’s North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu with thousands ordered to evacuate
- PATRICK LAWRENCE: US Diplomacy’s Last Breath
- The Iranian Billionaire Negotiating With Trump
- ‘That’ll be the end’: actor Sam Neill joins fight to stop controversial goldmine near his New Zealand vineyard
- Jeffrey Sachs: Ending Israel’s War on Peace
- Killing & Indifference
- It’s Tech Versus Teachers as Strike Looms Over LA Schools
- Iran Is Stuck in Permanent Crisis
- Zohran Mamdani’s 100 Days of 21st-Century Sewer Socialism
- Dark Money Is Flowing Into Trump’s Legacy Projects
- SCOTUS Is Siding With Capitalists Over Trump
- Caitlin Johnstone: Israel or Peace
- Democrats are calling for Trump’s removal from office — do they have any chance?
- How a date with Barnaby Joyce’s nephew inspired a pro-climate tool that helped 600,000 people decide how to vote
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Liberal Agenda
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Louis Theroux on toxic masculinity: 5 Stars
Louis Theroux walks straight into the manosphere — and what he finds isn’t just toxic masculinity, but a cultural vacuum we helped create.
Daily Gallery
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Political Caption Competition
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In Occupied Palestine – 15 April 2026
In Occupied Palestine Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing death, injury and sickness 08:00, 15 April 2026 until 08:00, 16 April 2026 The total numbers of killed and wounded,…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Making sense of the Opportunity Party: ripples or wave
It’s hovering near 5%. That’s all it takes. The Opportunity Party could go from political footnote to kingmaker — if the ripple becomes a wave.
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GUEST BLOG: Seeby Woodhouse – Is it WW3 yet? Evaluating the Iran war as part of a larger globalised conflict
We’re asking the wrong question about Iran. It’s not “will this escalate?” — it’s whether we’re already in World War 3 and pretending we’re not.
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Calling out Health New Zealand for intimidation of nurses
When nurses speak up about safety — should they be threatened for it?
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GUEST BLOG: Seeby Woodhouse – Project Ghost Murmur
You can leave your phone behind. You can’t leave your heartbeat.
The Bradbury Group
War, Storms & Inflation: NZ Under Pressure
Tonight on The Bradbury Group, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Dr Paul Buchanan join us to break down the Iran war, climate shocks and rising inflation. With Hooton, Wong and Williams, we examine whether New Zealand is prepared for what’s coming next.
Raw News
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Palestine Forum Of New Zealand Marks Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, Calls For Justice And Accountability
The Palestine Forum of New Zealand stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people today, April 17, in commemorating Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, a day that highlights the ongoing suffering and injustice faced by thousands of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. For…
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Marine Policy Forum making a splash in united front 2pm, today April 18 – Māui and Hector’s Dolphin Defenders
More than 12 speakers on different marine matters, and politicians from six political parties are gathering together tomorrow at the Marine Policy Forum from 2pm at Te Manawa, Westgate, Auckland. Oceans and marine management are shaping up to be key…
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Luxon Government Can No Longer Mask Racism In Education Reforms – Greens
The Green Party welcomes the urgent inquiry by the Waitangi Tribunal on the Education and Training Amendment Act and Te Mātaiaho (WAI 3553). “The hearings were clear: the Crown breached its Tiriti obligations. The Government can no longer mask the…
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Ombudsman Complaint Filed Over The Government’s Refusal To Release Key LNG Modelling Conclusions – Lawyers for Climate Action
Lawyers for Climate Action and the New Zealand Climate Foundation have filed a complaint with the Ombudsman, challenging MBIE’s decision to withhold critical conclusions from the modelling underpinning the Government’s decision to proceed with a $2.7B LNG Import Facility. The…
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