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American commentators and right wing politicians are expressing shock that countries they have repeatedly threatened with invasion, disrespected on the international stage, and economically bullied are forging new alliances. Sorry guys, but itâs FAFO time.
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Well worth a read - rings true from what I have seen.
#nzpol
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Stuck on repeat: why public service restructuring goes wrong
Comment from Victoria University: Itâs easier to signal commitment to change by making radical, visible cuts and declaring new operating models, than the hard slog of sustained, measured reform
https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/01/15/stuck-on-repeat-why-public-service-restructuring-goes-wrong/
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Are there no human checks at all on Stuff anymore?
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The Spinoff
6 days ago
Trying to enjoy the NZ summer while the world burns
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Trying to enjoy the NZ summer while the world burns
The sausage of our Kiwi summer has come with a cheesy filling of existential dread....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/13-01-2026/trying-to-enjoy-the-nz-summer-while-the-world-burns
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That it had come to this ⌠tyranny is running rampant to bury the Epstein file amongst other things.
add a skeleton here at some point
6 days ago
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Dear Wellington, can you please turn the wind machine off now. Enough is enough. đ
7 days ago
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A Friday treat for these troubled times
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Don McGlashan - Full Performance (Live at RNZ)
YouTube video by RNZ Music
https://youtube.com/watch?v=8PhpumuBQio
9 days ago
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Very sad news - Tim was a wonderful advocate for his constituencies. Likeable and always a bit of a larrikin - he did far more good than harm - he will be missed
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Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at age 78
Former Invercargill and WaitematÄ mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt died early this morning.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583531/sir-tim-shadbolt-has-died-at-age-78
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Theyâve been part of the pattern of our lives for many years and will be missed. There is truly nothing else like Simon and Phil. Please vote to save Matinee Idle
www.change.org/p/save-matin...
#radionz
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Sign the Petition
Save Matinee Idle on RNZ
https://www.change.org/p/save-matinee-idle-on-rnz
10 days ago
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High quality New Year listicle from
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. Still in shock at no 2. The earth would stop spinning if it ever happened.
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The worst things that can happen to you as a New Zealander, ranked
Chris Bishop was told to âshut up you dickheadâ by Don McGlashan. How does that compare to, say, being called an egg by Judy Bailey?
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/01-01-2026/the-worst-things-that-can-happen-to-you-as-a-new-zealander-ranked-2
18 days ago
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These âin between daysâ post Christmas but pre New Year are the golden days of every year. Time stands still, nothing is imminent, no work is due. There is only calm existence. This is the hill I will die on đ
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The true meaning of Christmas (to a dog) - meat treats from Christmas dinner
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Topical Expanse quote for our times - âThatâs the thing about autocracy. It looks pretty decent while it still looks pretty decent. Survivable, anyway. And it keeps looking like that right up until it doesnât. Thatâs how you find out itâs too late.â
#theexpanse
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25 days ago
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Controversial take - the Brad Pitt F1 film is sound. Sure itâs cliched and a bit soapy but itâs a good watch.
#formulaone
25 days ago
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Angry Staff Officer
25 days ago
Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is the complete and utter collapse of the entire AI industry, to include the fortunes of those involved in it Please and thank you Because Iâd like there to be some semblance of a world left for my niece and nephews in
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. You cannot possibly be serious. Just when you may have thought that the cray cray could go no further - hold my beer says DT. đ
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President unveils new âTrump classâ fleet of battleships | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump unveiled a new âTrump classâ of Navy battleships Monday, describing them as a superior war fighting vessel to replace an âold and tired and obsoleteâ US fleet.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/22/politics/trump-shipbuilding-venezuela-tensions
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. A marvellous Christmas gift. Looking forward to hearing John back.
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John Campbell announced as new co-host of Morning Report
He'll join Ingrid Hipkiss on the flagship news programme from Easter next year.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/582214/john-campbell-announced-as-new-co-host-of-morning-report
about 1 month ago
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. Thank goodness for some sanity. Corrupt and rotten politicking. Great result.
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Judge finds widespread voter fraud âinfectedâ the Papatoetoe local board election
Todayâs decision voids a landslide victory for a team of political newcomers and triggers a by-election.
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/16-12-2025/judge-finds-widespread-voter-fraud-infected-the-papatoetoe-local-board-election
about 1 month ago
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this is how we fail our childrenâs generation and their childrenâs.
#nzpol
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New Zealand will fail its Paris Agreement climate change targets
The government won't admit it yet, but The Spinoff is calling it: New Zealand has no viable path to reach its 2030 emissions targets.
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/15-12-2025/new-zealand-will-fail-its-paris-agreement-climate-change-targets
about 1 month ago
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Musician Don McGlashan recounts controversial run-in with minister | 30 with Guyon Espiner | RNZ
YouTube video by RNZ
https://youtube.com/watch?v=m-lP1X_iAmk
about 1 month ago
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#nzmusic
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Don McGlashan: 'All we can do is keep our tools sharp'
Iconic New Zealand musician Don McGlashan on music, water and the meaning of life.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/music/don-mcglashan-all-we-can-do-is-keep-our-tools-sharp
about 1 month ago
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. This is what the difference between responsible government policies and making shit up as you go looks like. The adults have left the building.
#nzpol
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Lost in transition: The businesses trapped by New Zealandâs energy crisis
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - many feel they have nothing but bad options.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/581471/lost-in-transition-the-businesses-trapped-by-new-zealand-s-energy-crisis
about 1 month ago
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Don is both a genius and legend. Canât wait until the doco comes out
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What spurred Don McGlashan to tell off Chris Bishop at the AMAs?
"I turned around and said, 'Shut up, you dickhead.' And then he looked at me and said, 'What'd you say to me?' And I realised who it was."
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/music/what-spurred-don-mcglashan-to-tell-off-chris-bishop-at-the-amas
about 1 month ago
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Media, banks and Pollies have clear vested interest in talking up the economy. Itâs largely self interest and hopeium. Wake me up when poverty rates drop and unemployment drops significantly
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about 1 month ago
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Sharon Murdoch
about 1 month ago
The NZ Govt is reneging on climate commitments, which could have trade and legal risks for the country. Not to mention contributing to us all frying or drowning. My
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#NZpol
#Climate
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canât help but think Lando is likely to screw the pooch and Max will make it five in a row.
about 1 month ago
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Somewhat puzzled why a government might think it okay to impose a rates cap on local authorities (on whom they impose obligations, expenses and tasks to be responsible for) yet shy away from being able to set a price cap on a block of cheese or butter.
#nzpol
about 2 months ago
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I watched this the first time in its original TV screening. It was smart, beguiling , subtle, and witty. Costa and PJ created a masterpiece of misdirection.
#newzealand
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Remembering Forgotten Silver: How Costa Botes co-created a NZ classic
Peter Jackson tends to get the lionâs share of the credit, but Forgotten Silver was as much the work of filmmaker Costa Botes, who died last week.
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/29-11-2025/remembering-forgotten-silver-how-costa-botes-co-created-a-nz-classic
about 2 months ago
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So true
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about 2 months ago
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newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/21/c...
. This is a stunning account of incompetence, environmental vandalism and political contempt.
#nzpol
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Confusion reigns as climate minister appears unaware of own announcement
The Govt says it rejected the Climate Change Commission's advice a month ago, but the commission says it hasn't heard anything from the Govt.
https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/21/confusion-reigns-as-climate-minister-appears-unaware-of-own-announcement/
about 2 months ago
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Virginia Cattell
2 months ago
Well said, Susan
#NZpol
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. As taxpayers we are shelling out $6m to Michelin to come here and review restaurants? This has to be the most egregious waste of govt funds Iâve seen in a while and a massive rort.
#nzpol
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Michelin reviewers to rate New Zealand restaurants for first time
They will dine at restaurants in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown for a New Zealand edition of the famous food guide.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/577992/michelin-reviewers-to-rate-new-zealand-restaurants-for-first-time
2 months ago
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Liz
3 months ago
Please share like air.
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Satire be damned - this could be great
#formulaone
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https://www.topgear.com/car-news/satire/report-charles-leclerc-and-carlos-sainz-host-new-tv-series-road-tripping-a-van
3 months ago
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Coming around to agreeing with those who say that any filming of the last 3 books would need Alex back. I understand why what happened happened and it made sense, if you never film 7-9. Alexâs character is the emotional heart of the final seasons.
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4 months ago
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Rereading the epilogue of book nine and realised that there was an faint echo of R Daniel Olivaw in Amosâs final scenes. Itâs mostly the vibe as his story arc is very different and may be unintentional but Iâd like to think that the authors were tipping their hats to Asimov.
#theexpanse
4 months ago
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Just saw
#onebattleafteranother
. Great performances from Leo and Penn. a challenging film to easily pigeonhole
4 months ago
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This is shameful and unprincipled. I donât believe it reflects the views of the nation. Reflecting today that the previous govt made me feel proud to be a New Zealander on a number of occasions. This one - not once. The cowardice and disembling is a cancer.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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NZ not yet recognising Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announces
The government has decided against recognising Palestinian statehood, retaining its "when, not if" position.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/574305/nz-not-yet-recognising-palestinian-state-foreign-minister-winston-peters-announces
4 months ago
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It helps to laugh at the absurdity - for the LOLs
newsroom.co.nz/2025/09/27/t...
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The secret diary of .. Simeon Brown
The health minister canât even get a single paracetamol from our disgraceful medical professionals.
https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/09/27/the-secret-diary-of-simeon-brown/
4 months ago
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Great article by someone who know this area. Insightful and a reminder of options that already exist - it just takes political courage.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
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The internet has outrun the courts - and no-one has an answer
âThe Internet enables the democratisation of information... that may have been the subject of whispers and gossip,â says David Harvey.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360829377/internet-has-outrun-courts-and-no-one-has-answer
4 months ago
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Joel demonstrating again that he is one of the only 5 journalists left in NZ.
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Woodend Bypass and the many overlooked complexities of tolling roads
When it comes to the cost of building roads, we're asking the wrong questions.
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/04-09-2025/woodend-bypass-and-the-many-overlooked-complexities-of-tolling-roads
5 months ago
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5 months ago
In Grant Robertson's memoir "Anything Could Happen" he jokes about Hindsight Economics of Covid. It's easy to see ways we could have acted differently if we'd been able to predict the future. NZ govt embeds this false idea in Pae Ora Healthy Futures Bill đ
#NZpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/gra...
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'Toxic economic & political cocktail' - Robertson on cost of living; opens up on clash with Orr
The former Finance Minister reflects on political and personal relationships in new book.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/grant-robertson-reveals-clash-with-adrian-orr-over-housing-policy/IDA4AKFGAZBPZBPCMS4Y65A7HI/
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great movie - fantastic cast - go see
5 months ago
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This reeks of conflict of interest issues/being in the pocket of the oligarchs etc. Umm donât we already have the Beehive and Premier House for these sort of meetings ?
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
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Rod Druryâs high-powered Queenstown retreat hosts AlbaneseâLuxon summit
Defence spending, warship deals and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza will dominate talks as Anthony Albanese and Christopher Luxon meet in Queenstown
https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360786156/rod-drurys-high-powered-queenstown-retreat-hosts-albanese-luxon-summit
5 months ago
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News Eye
6 months ago
This is amongst the most impactful two minutes of broadcasting Iâve ever seen. By Emma Murphy, International Editor, ITV News.
#Gaza
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That wasnât an emergency alert, it was a wake-up call for dropkicks
Were you awake at 6.30am this morning when your phone screamed at you? No? Well, you fucken should have been.
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/31-07-2025/that-wasnt-an-emergency-alert-it-was-a-wake-up-call-for-dropkicks
6 months ago
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Surprise! - did his own research.
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Last-minute change puts oil and gas cleanup decisions in ministers' hands
A significant 11th-hour change will hand new powers to two ministers, and gave the opposition less than 23 hours to prepare.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/568388/last-minute-change-puts-oil-and-gas-cleanup-decisions-in-ministers-hands
6 months ago
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Vincent O'Malley
6 months ago
âwhen you see it on top of all of the changes to the history curriculum, slashing humanities research through the Marsden fund, the repeated attacks on the Waitangi Tribunal, thereâs a whole range of things that together...amount to a war on history effectively.â
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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Prominent historian accuses Government of âwar on historyâ amid cuts at ministry
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage is disestablishing four out of five senior historian roles as part of a wider restructure.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360772697/prominent-historian-accuses-government-war-history-amid-cuts-ministry
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6 months ago
So, instead of paying extra for the payment service I chose to use, we're now paying for everyone to use it, regardless if they do? While businesses and customers continue to struggle? Gee, thanks for absolutely fucking nothing, again.
#nzpol
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Businesses should pass PayWave costs on through prices, Nicola Willis says
Retailers say with some facing bills up to $80,000 a year to have contactless payment, shops might just go back to EFTPOS.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/568294/businesses-should-pass-paywave-costs-on-through-prices-nicola-willis-says
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Butter prices are just a symptom of everything being completely rooted
Butter is the latest in a long line of individual products to be scapegoated for our crushing and ongoing cost of living reality.
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/29-07-2025/butter-prices-are-just-a-symptom-of-everything-being-completely-rooted
6 months ago
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