The problems inherent in the failed RNZ-TVNZ merger go way back. Bad policy was finished off by bad politics, writes a former Broadcasting Minister
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Willie Jackson
Dear ministers, here's a solution for Ihumatao
The debate at Ihumatao has become a battle over whether or not to build houses. What about a third option?
Read MoreSome innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt
Willie Jackson is right that the low voting turnout amongst younger age groups is a real problem. But he's wrong to blame the Electoral Commission for following the law that Parliament has made.
Read MoreFirst they came for John Tamihere, and I did not speak out
Once again, the Sisterhood has dragged down John Tamihere. Look upon his fate, ye men, and ponder.
Read MoreWe need to talk about rape culture
It’s been exclusively men, so far, who have been trying to persuade me of my flawed understanding of rape politics since I posted about the issue, and Willie and JT, on Friday. Left wing bloggers Giovanni Tiso and Egonomist just tweeted that I’m ‘crazy’ and my views ‘embarrassing’.
Roast Busters horror reveals ugly politics
The horrible truth that young men have been allowed to carry on raping under the watchful eye of the police is bad enough. The story has also picked the scab off some ugly politics.
Read MoreHello and Goodbye: Why Hone's win is the beginning of the end
Hone Harawira is back in parliament, but his rebirth looks to spell the end for the Maori Party's dream of a united Maori voice. For all the talk of conciliation, the more likely outcome is a battle to the death
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