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OPINION • 77,000+ views

OPINION: The bridge might break, Brian Tamaki

A sharply worded opinion piece examines Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki’s political strategy and public positioning, warning that escalating rhetoric risks hardening divisions and undermining any attempt at mainstream legitimacy.

114,000+ views

Exposé: How soft-power networks are influencing public perception

In New Zealand, accountability is breaking down and that is a growing concern. Increasingly, the leaning outside traditional institutions for information and leadership comes with twisted narratives and the manipulation of public perception from hostile groups and actors.

901,000+ views

Exposé: The secret funders behind Rhys Williams

An exclusive thisquality investigation revealed a network of conservative media personalities and financial backers supporting Inflection Point, sparking debate over hidden influence and political agendas in New Zealand.

291,000+ views

Exposé: Cameron Slater and the familiar mechanics of a fading smear machine

Cameron Slater’s political rhetoric has historically been capable of bending news cycles by introducing suspicion and pressure, but this time the urgency he attempted to generate did not extend beyond a small and familiar audience.

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