Source: Radio New Zealand · Published: April 2026 · Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a confidence vote within the New Zealand National Party caucus, reaffirming his leadership despite growing political pressure and declining poll numbers. · The vote was initiated by Luxon himself following days of speculation around internal dissatisfaction within party ranks. · Leadership Backed — But Questions Remain · Following the caucus…

Hipkins rules out Racism from any Labour Government · This morning (21-4-26) on National television the leader of the Labour party Chris Hipkins stated categorically that a Labour government would not tolerate racism. · In my recall this is one of the first actual policy announcements that he has made in this lead-up to the election 2026. · I’d love to believe his statement but on past history I am sure that his idea of what racism consists of…

Source: Kiwibank Kiwi Economics Analysis Reference: Latest commentary and financial data · Economic Outlook: Growth Continuing, But Fragile · New analysis from Kiwibank economists highlights a New Zealand economy that is continuing to grow — but under increasingly fragile conditions. · The bank’s economic commentary points to a mixed environment, where signs of recovery are emerging alongside ongoing financial pressure on households and…

Source: Free Speech Union · The Free Speech Union is raising serious concerns about the Department of Internal Affairs beginning to recruit staff to implement and enforce the proposed under-16 social media ban despite the legislation not yet being written, let alone debated. · A newly advertised senior role confirms officials are already building the enforcement architecture for the policy, including “the establishment of the Phase One…

Source:https://theconversation.com/wh... · The market for oil is global, which is why events like the war in Iran affect oil prices – and prices of the wide range of products made from oil – literally everywhere. Federal data shows that the price at the primary crude oil hub in the United States was US$66 a barrel in late February 2026 – before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran – and $101 a barrel on April 13. Similar price increases have…

Cutting Through the Noise · There is a lot of noise around government spending, debt, and who is responsible for what. Most of it comes from people mixing annual spending, total debt, and political framing without separating what is structural, what is emergency, and what is long-term obligation. · To understand it properly, you have to separate three things: what the government spends each year, what it earns each year, and what it has…

There’s an uncomfortable question sitting just beneath the surface of New Zealand politics: · Is our democracy genuinely representative — or has it become a sophisticated form of vote buying? · Under MMP, political parties campaign on policies designed to win support. That’s expected. That’s politics. But what happens after the votes are counted is where the system begins to fracture. · Because under MMP, elections don’t decide policy. ·…

Supply Stabilising – But Structural Risks Emerging · New Zealand’s fuel supply position continues to stabilise in the short term, with vessel numbers and national distribution improving compared to earlier in the month. · However, underlying global pressures — particularly around refining capacity, shipping costs, and geopolitical instability — are beginning to signal deeper structural risks ahead. · Vessel Count Lifts to 10 – More on the Way…

It happens in a split second. · A crunch. · A scrape. · That sinking “Uh ohh…” feeling in your stomach. · Whether it’s a car park mishap or a serious collision, the stress can be overwhelming. But in Pukekohe, there’s one simple piece of advice: · Keep calm and call the experts. · For more than 30 years, Classic Auto Body Panel & Paint Ltd has been the trusted name in collision repair across Pukekohe and the greater Franklin region. What began…

Retirement Has Never Been This Much Fun – Acacia Cove Village · At Acacia Cove Village, retirement isn’t about slowing down — it’s about stepping into a whole new way of living. · With the everyday taken care of, your time is finally your own. Whether it’s enjoying the beautifully maintained grounds, joining in vibrant social activities, or simply relaxing in comfort, life here feels more like a permanent holiday than retirement. ·…

Aleksey Dedov made the statement to RT while inspecting damage to civilian and medical infrastructure in the Islamic Republic’s capital · Representatives from foreign diplomatic missions view damage at sites previously targeted by US-Israeli strikes, on April 20, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. ©  Majid Saeedi/Getty Images · The US and Israel have committed war crimes in Iran, Russian Ambassador to Tehran Aleksey Dedov has declared…

The judiciary has found the law in breach of the bloc’s values just a week after Viktor Orban’s decisive electoral defeat · Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. ©  Getty Images / Sean Gallup · Hungary has violated EU principles when it adopted a law to ban children from accessing LGBTQ content, the bloc’s top court has ruled, ordering Budapest to revoke the legislation.   · The EU Court of Justice announced the ruling…

The defense tech behemoth has set the internet on fire with a tweet likened to the ‘ramblings of a comic book villain’ · Alex Karp speaks at a discussion in Washington DC, April 30, 2025 ©  Getty Images;  Jemal Countess · American surveillance tech contractor Palantir released a 22-point manifesto over the weekend, calling for a “new era” of AI-enabled US military supremacy. The…

Source: Original Article · David Lindfield · A congressional investigation into a growing number of missing and deceased scientists was triggered after the disappearance of a high-ranking Air Force official tied to some of the nation’s most classified research programs, a House Republican has revealed. · Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) revealed that the probe was sparked in part by the sudden disappearance of retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William Neil…

The US is restoring its unipolar hegemony over the hemisphere, beginning with its “quarter-sphere”, because there are no checks or balances. · Andrew Korybko · Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke in early March about “Greater North America”, which includes “every sovereign nation and territory north of the Equator, from Greenland to Ecuador and from Alaska to Guyana.” He added that “It is our immediate security perimeter in this great…

Source: Midwestern Doctor – Original Article · Publication Analysis Report · A recent article published by A Midwestern Doctor raises significant questions regarding government transparency during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, focusing on newly surfaced claims tied to U.S. regulatory agencies. · The article centres on findings attributed to U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, who has been investigating pandemic-era decision-making and public health…

Source: Original Article · The historic court case in the Netherlands against Bill Gates, Albert Bourla (CEO of Pfizer), former Dutch PM Mark Rutte, media and health ministers is still waiting for the decision of the High Court of the Netherlands. (fallofthecabalofficial.substack.com")) · This decision will determine whether the high court will allow the district court to hear expert witness testimony from Dr Mike Yeadon (former Pfizer VP),…

Donald Trump says he does not want to extend the ceasefire with Iran adding that Washington is ready to start dropping bombs again. Dozens of foreign ambassadors to Iran tour the nation's capital where they assess the damage caused by the US-Israeli attacks firsthand. The diplomats share their reaction with us. Japan lifts its long-standing ban on lethal arms exports committing to a startling pivot away from the country's Pacifist…

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