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This week four innocent people lost their lives after a malfunction at the Dreamland fun park on the Gold Coast in Australia. All sorts of inquiries are under way and no doubt the Australian equivalent of Health and Safety as well as the police are…
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When the Roman army crossed the Mediterranean to attack Carthage in 149 BC, they really went to war. They lay seige to it for two years. The Carthagenians were offered surrender terms, but would not do so unconditionally. So the Romans broke in and took…
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This week we are trialling something new. In order to free up Open Mike and Daily Review for other conversations we are asking that all discussion, posting of links etc on the US election goes in the daily dedicated thread rather than OM or DR.…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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As reported by John Drinnan: Giving Hosking the all-clear The broadcasting standards watchdog has given Mike Hosking's prime-time editorials the OK, but TVNZ says it will have to look at how they fit into covering issues next year, an election year. News and current affairs…
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Key's India trip started off going nowhere fast, and ended up the same way - New Zealand's as close as it's ever got to a free trade deal with India - John Key. Translation, no trade deal. Today the same loyal scribe (Jo Moir) doubled…
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A recently released audio clip from celebrity left wing media icon Michael Moore's latest film Trumpland explains perfectly why "Trump's Election Will Be The Biggest Fuck You Ever Recorded In Human History." Hearing Moore speak, it seems to me that he "gets" Trump's appeal and…
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The government is proud of their surplus, which at 0.7% of GDP isn’t quite as dramatic as the 9% of GDP deficit they had in 2011. But as soon as we have a surplus, National starts salivating over tax cuts. Continuing where I left off, here’s…
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There will be a public farewell and celebration of Helen Kelly's life occurring today. The event will start at 1 pm at the Michael Fowler Centre, 111 Wakefield St, Wellington. There will also be a live simulcast of the memorial in Auckland and Christchurch from 12.45pm sharp.…
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In order to free up Open Mike and Daily Review for other conversations we are asking that all discussion, posting of links etc on the US election go in this daily dedicated thread rather than OM or DR. The usual rules of good behaviour apply…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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Back in February last year, I wrote in War HUH! that we on the left should be supporting the deployment of NZ troops to train the Iraqi army in their fight to free their country from the pseudo religious fascists of ISIS. I was correct…
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The Herald is reporting that Paula Bennett is acting Prime Minister. Take no precautions. Make sure that you have plenty of food and water stocked up and only venture outside if you absolutely have to. Things could get rough ...
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You are warmly invited to hear Sir Michael Cullen, Hon Margaret Wilson, Hon David Parker, Mike Williams, and Dot Kettle reflect on the experiences of Helen Clark-led three-term Labour government - its achievements, its legacy and discuss its lessons for the future. Sunday 30 October…
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From the "you have to be joking" file, the police set up a breath testing station outside a public meeting where assisted suicide was being discussed so it could collect personal details of people attending the meeting. It is not the first time that possible…
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In order to free up Open Mike and Daily Review for other conversations we are asking that all discussion, posting of links etc on the US election go in this daily dedicated thread rather than OM or DR. The usual rules of good behaviour apply…
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Key's "War on P" is going so swimmingly well that there's a lot of it about. But in this context, is it just being used as an excuse? - Methamphetamine blamed for empty Housing New Zealand houses Methamphetamine is keeping people out of state homes,…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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For me, internet based activism is primarily about shifting people's thoughts and perceptions. Done well, people can find themselves asking new questions and entertaining new ideas. Done badly, people become entrenched and incurious. Good activism always presents a pathway or avenue to walk down, or…
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Which would be the better use of the money? The Herald poses a fair question: https://twitter.com/nzherald/status/791028860817068032
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No, not in NZ, of course - Zac Goldsmith quits as MP over 'doomed' Heathrow expansion decision. But it did make me wonder how long it has been since any government MP here made a stand on principle? Labour has had splits that were instrumental…
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Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
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Need a distraction from poverty, the housing crisis, and the slow collapse of the health and education systems? Why not go with an old favourite, fear mongering - Foreign fighters in the Middle East could return to New Zealand as Islamic State crumbles - John…
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The government is proud of their surplus, which at 0.7% of GDP isn’t quite as dramatic as the 9% of GDP deficit they had in 2011. But as soon as we have a surplus, National starts salivating over tax cuts. Continuing where I left off, here's…
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Barry Coates is the new Green Party MP following Kevin Hague's departure to head up Forest and Bird. From the Green Party website, this is Coates' report on his first few weeks, along with his maiden speech. Week one in Parliament has been quite an…