🐻Iona🐻
@bewarethefish.bsky.social
Chaotic soft bear residing in Pōneke. She/her.
Hipkins apology to Tamatha Paul when
The Post understands an acclaimed senior Auckland detective is among six police staff already stood down, after a review undertaken in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal.
Seventeen police staff under investigation after work device audit
The Post understands an acclaimed senior Auckland detective is among six police staff already stood down, after a review undertaken in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal.
dlvr.it
January 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Hipkins apology to Tamatha Paul when
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a guy who sucks died, but not the guy who sucks the most 😞 a fine 'consolation dies' i guess
January 13, 2026 at 11:35 PM
a guy who sucks died, but not the guy who sucks the most 😞 a fine 'consolation dies' i guess
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Well if you’re trans, a dual British citizen and unable to update your birth certificate you’re effectively unable to visit the UK now.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'Sheer panic': Dual-citizenship Brits have to get UK passport to return
Travel agents are warning many are unaware of the change coming into effect soon.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Well if you’re trans, a dual British citizen and unable to update your birth certificate you’re effectively unable to visit the UK now.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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apros of nothing particularly important, gary larson is really cool and is learning digital art now
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff
New Work by Gary Larson | TheFarSide.com
Get an exclusive look at brand new cartoons and artwork from cartoonist Gary Larson, creator of the iconic comic strip The Far Side®.
www.thefarside.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:52 PM
apros of nothing particularly important, gary larson is really cool and is learning digital art now
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff
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So it's the new year. And I need a job. If anyone is looking for a data consultant or general tech/linux person with decades of experience and an eclectic set of work experience, hit me up.
Wellington preferred if office is required, more than happy to WFH.
Wellington preferred if office is required, more than happy to WFH.
January 13, 2026 at 9:44 PM
So it's the new year. And I need a job. If anyone is looking for a data consultant or general tech/linux person with decades of experience and an eclectic set of work experience, hit me up.
Wellington preferred if office is required, more than happy to WFH.
Wellington preferred if office is required, more than happy to WFH.
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Need to give them a reason why though to inspire them to do their civic duty (which is not seen as a virtue in the 21st Century)
And Hipkins is not giving that reason either no matter how shit Luxon is
And Hipkins is not giving that reason either no matter how shit Luxon is
People not getting out and voting out a shit govt is how we ended up with John Key for 9 fukn years.
#nzpol
#nzpol
January 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Need to give them a reason why though to inspire them to do their civic duty (which is not seen as a virtue in the 21st Century)
And Hipkins is not giving that reason either no matter how shit Luxon is
And Hipkins is not giving that reason either no matter how shit Luxon is
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Scott Adams dying at 68 rather than 69 is the perfect capstone to a life of being almost — but not quite — funny
January 13, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Scott Adams dying at 68 rather than 69 is the perfect capstone to a life of being almost — but not quite — funny
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No one will ever be able to ID Vince thanks to his surname being kept secret
This is bordering on parody.
Not only is Vince a moany old Boomer with Empire Derangement, but this bit (along with the accompanying photo is😘) - "Vince, who asked that his surname not be published, did not believe it when he first heard the news"
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Not only is Vince a moany old Boomer with Empire Derangement, but this bit (along with the accompanying photo is😘) - "Vince, who asked that his surname not be published, did not believe it when he first heard the news"
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'Sheer panic': Dual-citizenship Brits have to get UK passport to return
Travel agents are warning many are unaware of the change coming into effect soon.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 13, 2026 at 7:51 PM
No one will ever be able to ID Vince thanks to his surname being kept secret
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they've gentrified fujoshis
I spoke to women (and one man) about what they find so hot about Heated Rivalry.
"The main reason I read MM is I just absolutely cannot stand reading or watching women suffer at the hands of men – in any way, big or small, anymore... We, as women, can just watch this and relax.”
"The main reason I read MM is I just absolutely cannot stand reading or watching women suffer at the hands of men – in any way, big or small, anymore... We, as women, can just watch this and relax.”
Women are feral for Heated Rivalry. What does that say about men?
The explosive popularity of the gay hockey TV drama reveals women’s desire for sex and romance without violence or hierarchy
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
they've gentrified fujoshis
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The increasingly common habit of screenshotting the AI summary of a Google search and presenting it as evidence must be nipped in the bud immediately. That is nothing. That is not anything, it is not a thing.
January 13, 2026 at 3:13 AM
The increasingly common habit of screenshotting the AI summary of a Google search and presenting it as evidence must be nipped in the bud immediately. That is nothing. That is not anything, it is not a thing.
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Wow if Hobson's Pledge take offense at Tania Waikato making a joke about punching David Seymour they'll DEFINITELY also take offense at David Seymour joking about blowing up the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, right?
That's how it works when you're serious people right?
That's how it works when you're serious people right?
January 13, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Wow if Hobson's Pledge take offense at Tania Waikato making a joke about punching David Seymour they'll DEFINITELY also take offense at David Seymour joking about blowing up the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, right?
That's how it works when you're serious people right?
That's how it works when you're serious people right?
Post something beautiful to combat the awful.
Took this piccy today 😊
Took this piccy today 😊
January 13, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Post something beautiful to combat the awful.
Took this piccy today 😊
Took this piccy today 😊
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Turns out refusing to put up with people's bullshit works www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled after week of escalating controversy around author Randa Abdel-Fattah
It comes after days of furore regarding the decision to cancel a scheduled appearance by Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 13, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Turns out refusing to put up with people's bullshit works www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
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As always the Greens have a clear position of “using a harm-based approach to regulating autonomous decision-making software.”
assets.nationbuilder.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:48 AM
As always the Greens have a clear position of “using a harm-based approach to regulating autonomous decision-making software.”
I'm a knife sharpening guy now
January 13, 2026 at 4:46 AM
I'm a knife sharpening guy now
It's cute how the Herald describes Penk and Reti raiding MBIEs baseline to give free money to grifters as "modesty funded". Bang up journalism. www.nzherald.co.nz/business/sma...
Penk, Reti offer small businesses a $15,000 AI leg-up
The modestly funded six-month scheme will be by invitation only.
www.nzherald.co.nz
January 13, 2026 at 3:13 AM
It's cute how the Herald describes Penk and Reti raiding MBIEs baseline to give free money to grifters as "modesty funded". Bang up journalism. www.nzherald.co.nz/business/sma...
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My 14yo tells me kids who use ChatGPT are referred to as "third-party thinkers"
January 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
My 14yo tells me kids who use ChatGPT are referred to as "third-party thinkers"
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what if instead of just abolishing ice we ended global capitalism through a revolution of the proletariat
January 12, 2026 at 11:21 PM
what if instead of just abolishing ice we ended global capitalism through a revolution of the proletariat
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Has anyone else noticed the correlation between MMA enthusiasts and absolute cunts?
Rogan, Tate, this bellend for example
#nzpol
Rogan, Tate, this bellend for example
#nzpol
Man who stole controversial ‘Please Walk on Me’ flag likely to avoid conviction
Bryce Gambirazzi was arrested and charged with theft of the flag, valued at $15,000
www.stuff.co.nz
January 13, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Has anyone else noticed the correlation between MMA enthusiasts and absolute cunts?
Rogan, Tate, this bellend for example
#nzpol
Rogan, Tate, this bellend for example
#nzpol
Awww yeah the rest of my aging body may be falling apart but at least my kidneys are all good ✌️
January 13, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Awww yeah the rest of my aging body may be falling apart but at least my kidneys are all good ✌️
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So Manage my Health have only contacted half those affected
How many days post the breach are we now?
#MMH
this most definitely is no where near good enough
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
How many days post the breach are we now?
#MMH
this most definitely is no where near good enough
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
No word on stolen Manage My Health data as hackers find new target
Authorities remain tight-lipped regarding the stolen Manage My Health data, four days after the hackers supposed deadline passed.
www.stuff.co.nz
January 12, 2026 at 11:44 PM
So Manage my Health have only contacted half those affected
How many days post the breach are we now?
#MMH
this most definitely is no where near good enough
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
How many days post the breach are we now?
#MMH
this most definitely is no where near good enough
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
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Take a moment to lower your blood pressure with this one.
This bobtail squid burrowing into the sand is already adorable, but please watch till the very end!
It sticks out its little arms and earnestly sprinkles sand over itself 🦑𓂃◌𓈒𓐍
It sticks out its little arms and earnestly sprinkles sand over itself 🦑𓂃◌𓈒𓐍
January 12, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Take a moment to lower your blood pressure with this one.
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Louder for the folks in the back:
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/13-01-2...
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/13-01-2...
Your digital identity is not under New Zealand jurisdiction
Our most important data is stored on US-owned cloud infrastructure and subject to US laws.
thespinoff.co.nz
January 12, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Louder for the folks in the back:
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/13-01-2...
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/13-01-2...
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Still thinking about the fact that colonialism forced NZ to take its summer holidays before the height of summer, and send its kids back to school when it's hottest.
Fucking numpties.
Fucking numpties.
January 12, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Still thinking about the fact that colonialism forced NZ to take its summer holidays before the height of summer, and send its kids back to school when it's hottest.
Fucking numpties.
Fucking numpties.
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"She did not believe McSkimming misled her."
Well there's your fucking problem right there.
Well there's your fucking problem right there.
January 12, 2026 at 11:20 PM
"She did not believe McSkimming misled her."
Well there's your fucking problem right there.
Well there's your fucking problem right there.