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  • Why Israel and the US are in lockstep - and why that might be changing

    Why Israel and the US are in lockstep - and why that might be changing
    Mar 26 2026

    Billions in military aid crosses from the US to Israel in a decades-old alliance. But two current conflicts have many younger Americans questioning those ties.

    As the Iran war affects the global economy, Americans are asking if their ties with Israel look like the tail wagging the dog

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    23 mins
  • Policing our politicians for porkies

    Policing our politicians for porkies
    Mar 25 2026

    South Australia has a law around truth in campaign messaging that appears to have set a better tone. We ask if New Zealand should follow.

    Does New Zealand have robust enough checks and balances to stop politicians lying in election ads - or should we be looking to Australia for stronger laws

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    24 mins
  • Father's meningitis plea after daughter's death

    Father's meningitis plea after daughter's death
    Mar 24 2026

    "No family should go through this": - campaign push for free jabs grows following student meningococcal cases

    A grieving dad renews his call for free meningitis vaccines as cases hit NZ students, and a deadly UK outbreak grows

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    22 mins
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