Co-governance is still alive and well under this coalition government contrary to what they promised prior to the 2023 election. · In my honest opinion after many years of watching politicians everywhere grab more power while dividing people with fear, race, and ideology; you can’t trust the political class or the media that protects them. They are often, deceitful (sometimes even corrupt) and thrive on control, division, and obedience, with…

By the end of Part 3, the architecture was clear. New Zealand had become financialised, externally dependent, and increasingly vulnerable — but it had not yet been tested. Part 4 is where theory meets reality. When crisis arrives, structure is revealed. Not in reports — but in outcomes. · COVID, monetary expansion, rising global instability, and energy exposure did not create the hollowing out. They exposed it. · This is the moment where…

Luxon’s fuel crisis spin cannot hide a government that failed to prepare · Today’s press conference on New Zealand’s looming fuel crisis was supposed to reassure the country. · Instead, it exposed something far more serious: · This Government is not thinking ahead. It is thinking late. · For all the calm words, all the tidy talking points, and all the managerial language about planning, scenarios, and monitoring, the reality is plain. New…

What started as compliance to protect her dream warehouse job ended in neurological catastrophe, years of medical gaslighting, media smears and bureaucratic battles—culminating in ACC cover approval on August 11, 2025. [Caption - Casey, 23, suffering a painful seizure Before the injection, Casey embodied vitality and joy] · “My health was the best that’s ever been. I was working Monday to Friday doing the job of my dreams. I had it all. I loved…

New Zealand has just been handed a harsh reality check. Behind the polished language and carefully managed messaging, one truth is now impossible to ignore: When it comes to fuel security, this Government has no Plan B. · That is not a minor policy gap. That is a national vulnerability. · Fuel is not optional. It is the backbone of the economy. It powers freight, agriculture, emergency services, construction, aviation, and the movement of…

Winston Peters delivered his State of the Nation speech in Tauranga yesterday, and it told us something important about where NZ First thinks the 2026 election will be won. Not in the culture wars or in Covid grievances, but in the electricity bill sitting on your kitchen table. Peters ranged across Fonterra’s sell-off, Te Pāti Māori, the India deal. Slipped up calling his party “socialist” — meant “socially conservative” — then declared NZ…

New Zealand’s fuel crisis has revealed something far more serious than a temporary supply risk. · It has exposed a strategic delusion at the heart of government policy. · Because while ministers talk about shipping lanes, stock levels, and “seven weeks of supply,” they are carefully avoiding the one issue that underpins everything: · New Zealand cannot function without carbon fuels! The Reality We Refuse to Admit · This country consumes…

Winston Peters’ speech was classic Peters: part campaign launch, part economic indictment, part nationalist manifesto, and part cultural pushback. It was delivered with confidence, humour, confrontation, and a heavy appeal to political memory. The overall message was that New Zealand is in deep trouble, that the country has been weakened by decades of bad decisions from both Labour and National, and that New Zealand First is the only party…

For far too long the government, its advisors and the media have been maintaining the fiction that criticism of mRNA Covid vaccines is outside of “settled science”. In other words, safety concerns being widely voiced are false and unfounded. In fact mRNA vaccines are wrongly being claimed as safe in the face of incontrovertible evidence of risk. Last week the Royal Commission on Covid-19 Phase 2 opened the lid of Pandora’s Box, but it didn’t…

The Press newspaper in Christchurch has just published its “Power List” — a ranking of the fifty most influential people in the South Island. It’s a series of articles that updates the list they published two years. The 2026 edition, compiled primarily by senior journalist Philip Matthews, is worth reading closely. Not just for the names, but for what the list reveals about where power actually sits in Te Waipounamu, and how much of it has…

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…

Who said getting older means slowing down? · At Acacia Cove Village, retirement isn’t about winding down — it’s about opening up a new chapter filled with freedom, friendship, and fun. · With practically everything taken care of, residents enjoy more time to focus on what really matters: engaging in activities, socialising with neighbours, relaxing in beautifully maintained surroundings, and living life with a genuine resort-style feel. · …

The US has threatened to “obliterate” the country’s power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened within 48 hours · US President Donald Trump speaks at the US Capitol on March 17, 2026 in Washington, DC. ©  Alex Wong / Getty Images · [RT] US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran’s power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened to shipping within 48 hours. · Iran has kept the vital waterway…

The US president has ordered the Department of War to postpone attacks on such facilities after “productive” talks with Tehran US President Donald Trump ©  Andrew Harnik / Getty Images · [RT] The US Department of War has been ordered to temporarily suspend plans for military strikes on Iranian energy facilities, President Donald Trump announced on Monday following what he claimed were negotiations with Tehran. · In a…

David Lindfield · Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has publicly acknowledged her past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, saying she regrets the association and claiming she was “manipulated and deceived” by the disgraced financier. · The admission comes after newly released documents revealed more extensive contact between the royal and Epstein than previously known, including continued communication years after his 2008…

Frank Bergman · Canada’s Liberal government is facing backlash after introducing a sweeping surveillance proposal that would force companies to collect and store sensitive data on every Canadian, regardless of whether they are suspected of any crime. · Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act (2026), mandates that electronic service providers retain user metadata for up to one year, making it accessible to law enforcement and intelligence…

Journalists since fired from the British state broadcaster’s Arab section have alleged they were discriminated against and unfairly dismissed · ©  Peter Macdiarmid / Getty Images · The BBC has been accused of restricting Gaza war coverage and misleading the public in a case brought by five of its former Arabic journalists. · The allegations emerged during a UK employment tribunal hearing, where the journalists accused…

For the first time, a former U.S. state funeral directors association president publicly acknowledges the white fibrous clots: "They've been the size of the arteries. · by Nicolas Hulscher, MPH · Since 2021, reports of unusual white fibrous clots discovered during embalming have been dismissed as anecdotal or attributed to fringe voices within the profession. That dismissal is no longer credible. The phenomenon is now being confirmed…

Team Russia finished third at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy, and athletes were awarded state honors for their performance · Russia’s Anastasia Bagiyan and guide Sergey Sinyakin celebrate gold in the 20 km freestyle event at the XIV Winter Paralympics. © Sputnik / Yuri Kochetkov · [RT] Five Russian Paralympians have been added to the ‘kill list’ run by Ukraine’s state-backed Mirotvorets website, which publishes the…

The automaker’s operating profits plunged nearly 93% after scrapping an all-electric vehicle program · © Getty Images / Sjoerd van der Wal / Contributor · [RT] German luxury carmaker Porsche AG has reported a sharp drop in operating profits following a costly pivot away from its long-term EV strategy amid mounting challenges facing the EU’s auto sector. · The automaker booked extraordinary expenses totaling about €3.9…

The great medical scholar and medical freedom hero shines light on effective treatments ignored by conventional oncology and its longstanding preference for expensive chemotherapy and radiation.. · John Leake · A few years ago I interviewed Dr. Paul Marik about Simple Ways to Reduce Cancer Risk. As I noted back then, Dr. Marik is an enormously curious man with a boundless capacity for inquiry and study. After he came to the…

Donald Trump suddenly claims there have been productive ceasefire talks with Iran. However, Tehran categorically denies any negotiations with the US. Meanwhile, the Iranian military mocks Donald Trump’s earlier ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz or face the consequences. The fog of war. NATO says there’s no confirmation a joint US-UK military base in the Indian ocean was targeted by Iran, although the British Prime Minister has been quick…

In the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, we dive into how the European Union and the Ukrainian conflict have been overshadowed by the chaos in the Middle East. Our guest, Slovak MEP Lubos Blaha, argues that the EU has shot itself in the foot by cutting off Russian resources, leaving it economically and militarily drained. The turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz has spelled disaster for the bloc. · Blaha says EU officials should urgently…

He himself presumably knows that the group can’t realistically accomplish this, but by proposing as much to Modi during their call over the weekend, the Iranian leader might envisage this year’s BRICS chair India presiding over a joint statement that then kickstarts Delhi-mediated ceasefire talks. · Andrew Korybko · The Iranian Embassy in India reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian suggested to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during…

David Lindfield · The U.S. Supreme Court has signaled serious concerns about a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted up to five days after Election Day. · The case is raising fresh questions about election integrity and federal authority over voting rules and indicates that the Supreme Court could crack down on mail-in ballots before the coming midterms. · The case centers on whether ballots received after…

Frank Bergman · Sweden’s sweeping national digital ID system has been hacked, with the public’s sensitive data already being sold on the dark web. · A hacker group calling itself ByteToBreach has reportedly dumped sensitive source code tied to Sweden’s national digital identity system. · The incident is raising alarm over the risks of centralized control as governments worldwide push similar schemes. · The group claims it breached CGI’s…

The bloc backs the country’s opposition and is attempting to smear government parties ahead of a key election, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has claimed · Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter Szijjarto © Sputnik / Viktor Tolochko · [RT] Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has denied and condemned claims that he leaked the details of EU meetings to Moscow. · The allegations were reported by the Washington…

Germany forfeited its credibility by pretending to pursue peace while preparing Ukraine for war, the Foreign Ministry has said · Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. © Sputnik / Sergey Guneev · [RT] Germany has forfeited its own credibility in discussions over Ukraine’s future, having negotiated in bad faith with Moscow in the past, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said. · Her…

Israel might hope to embolden its close Azerbaijani partner to push through the Trans-Caspian Pipeline with Turkmenistan once the war is over due to its new naval advantage over Iran, but Russia has always opposed this project too, and it might actively obstruct it and thus nullify these plans. · Andrew Korybko · Israel claimed to have destroyed several vessels from Iran’s Caspian Fleet last week despite them having no role in the Third Gulf…

The UK has accused Tehran of firing ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia island · FILE PHOTO: Naval air facility on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. ©  Historical / Getty Images · Iran has denied targeting a joint US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean, Al Jazeera reported, citing a senior Iranian official. · Located on the remote island of Diego Garcia in the Chagos Archipelago, the military site was reportedly targeted…

EU leaders have suddenly grown enough of a spine to refuse to take a part in the Iran war. But what are they doing to stop it? By Rachel Marsden, a columnist, political strategist, and host of independently produced talk-shows in French and English. https://www.rt.com/op-ed/authors/rachel-marsden/rachelmarsden.com · ©  Alireza Sotakbar / ISNA via AP · [RT] NATO is supposed to be a defensive alliance. That means members…

The world richest man could end up paying up to $2.6 billion in damages, the plaintiffs’ attorneys have said · FILE PHOTO: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arriving at federal court in San Francisco. © Getty Images / Josh Edelson · [RT] Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been found guilty in California of misleading investors during his $44 billion purchase of Twitter in 2022. · The class-action lawsuit, which had been…