Weekly picks
Image: New Zealand First's Rotorua candidate Billy Brown continues to spread the false claim that Labour approved the closure of Marsden Point Oil Refinery. It is matter of fact the refinery’s closure was a commercial decision by Refining NZ but Brown has continued to repeat the claim in authorised campaign material and on social media. (Courtesy of The Good Oil Podcast)
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The Evidence Gap: David Seymour’s numbers don’t add up
David Seymour presented a series of figures as evidence ACT is delivering for New Zealand. This report examines those claims against Ministry of Education, Treasury and Reserve Bank evidence, including school lunch performance, the claimed $57,000 saving for ACT voters, and assertions around inflation and interest rates.
Emergency and Crime
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Smears and Strategy: Ray Chung
Image: Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung, who has been linked to an assault allegation that remains unproven as Police withhold CCTV footage and officer notes related to the incident outside the 1841 Bar and Restaurant. Questions remain about what the footage shows and why the incident was characterised by Police as “not as reported.” (Supplied) 
Exposé Investigative Series by Samuel Hudson
Samuel Hudson takes viewers behind the headlines in the Exposé Investigative Series. A hard-hitting look at the stories that powerful interests would rather keep quiet. From political misconduct to corporate cover-ups, Hudson follows the evidence with persistence and commitment to public accountability.
Series description: Each exclusive episode and article unpacks the layers of influence shaping New Zealand’s institutions revealing how decisions made behind closed doors impact the lives of ordinary people. Drawing on interviews, documents, and first-hand reporting, Hudson’s work combines rigorous journalism with a clear-eyed pursuit of truth.
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Because sunlight is still the best disinfectant.
Image: The Waihopai satellite communications station in Marlborough. The facility sits at the intersection of intelligence sharing, international security cooperation, and New Zealand's role within the Five Eyes partnership, themes that increasingly overlap with the strategic direction outlined in the Government's $12 billion Defence Capability Plan. (Supplied / Daniel Town) 
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Exposé Investigative Series
by Samuel Hudson
Samuel Hudson takes viewers behind the headlines in the Exposé Investigative Series. A hard-hitting look at the stories that powerful interests would rather keep quiet. From political misconduct to corporate cover-ups, Hudson follows the evidence with persistence and commitment to public accountability.
Series description: Each exclusive episode and article unpacks the layers of influence shaping New Zealand’s institutions revealing how decisions made behind closed doors impact the lives of ordinary people. Drawing on interviews, documents, and first-hand reporting, Hudson’s work combines rigorous journalism with a clear-eyed pursuit of truth.
*This content is available in video/article format, hosted on thisquality
Because sunlight is still the best disinfectant.
Image: The Waihopai satellite communications station in Marlborough. The facility sits at the intersection of intelligence sharing, international security cooperation, and New Zealand's role within the Five Eyes partnership, themes that increasingly overlap with the strategic direction outlined in the Government's $12 billion Defence Capability Plan. (Supplied / Daniel Town)
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Paul the Other One by Paul Barlow
This Week’s The News is a weekly current affairs series hosted by political commentator and filmmaker Paul Barlow that takes a sharp, media-literate look at the stories shaping New Zealand’s political and cultural landscape.
Series description: Each episode breaks down the week’s headlines through a critical lens, examining not just what is being reported, but how and why those narratives are constructed. Barlow interrogates framing, spin, and agenda-setting across mainstream media, politics, and online discourse.
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