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I'm sure the 'tough on crime' govt will have them all in jail any minute now. That's how it works, right?
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming cover-up
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming cover-up
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming 'cover-up'
The IPCA report on the handling of the McSkimming case identifies a string of complicit senior officers. So who are they?
www.stuff.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 5:35 AM
I'm sure the 'tough on crime' govt will have them all in jail any minute now. That's how it works, right?
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming cover-up
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming cover-up
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Fabulous. Deserved!
waateanews.com/2025/10/31/t...
waateanews.com/2025/10/31/t...
Time 100 Next Award: Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
waateanews.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Fabulous. Deserved!
waateanews.com/2025/10/31/t...
waateanews.com/2025/10/31/t...
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Alan Cumming on bathroom bills:
"Why on earth would a rapist go through the bother of pretending to be trans in a country that treats rapists better than trans people."
"Why on earth would a rapist go through the bother of pretending to be trans in a country that treats rapists better than trans people."
July 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Alan Cumming on bathroom bills:
"Why on earth would a rapist go through the bother of pretending to be trans in a country that treats rapists better than trans people."
"Why on earth would a rapist go through the bother of pretending to be trans in a country that treats rapists better than trans people."
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They want Prendergast's Wellington back, the one where everything mostly worked or was new, where they were young and well-off, and the mayor cut investment and fucked the city's future.
Same folk who think the 1950s sound idyllic.
Same folk who think the 1950s sound idyllic.
July 13, 2025 at 6:25 AM
They want Prendergast's Wellington back, the one where everything mostly worked or was new, where they were young and well-off, and the mayor cut investment and fucked the city's future.
Same folk who think the 1950s sound idyllic.
Same folk who think the 1950s sound idyllic.
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A decent run down of the new water entity that the Wellington region has committed to.
Windbag: Metro Water to the rescue - @joelmacmanus.bsky.social #nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-...
Windbag: Metro Water to the rescue - @joelmacmanus.bsky.social #nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-...
July 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A decent run down of the new water entity that the Wellington region has committed to.
Windbag: Metro Water to the rescue - @joelmacmanus.bsky.social #nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-...
Windbag: Metro Water to the rescue - @joelmacmanus.bsky.social #nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-...
“Life expectancy” is a terrible name for mean life span.
“Historically, no one lived past age 35”
"I’ve heard *so* many versions of this claim, including recently from a menopause doctor (implying menopause is not “natural” because noone lived long enough to go through it). Every time someone states this “fact,” a demographer loses a piece of their soul"
"I’ve heard *so* many versions of this claim, including recently from a menopause doctor (implying menopause is not “natural” because noone lived long enough to go through it). Every time someone states this “fact,” a demographer loses a piece of their soul"
There Were Still Old People When Life Expectancy Was 35.
A demography myth that won't die
jenndowd.substack.com
June 17, 2025 at 4:17 AM
“Life expectancy” is a terrible name for mean life span.
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The Unbound contract lists both non-payment and Unbound becoming insolvent as events that trigger rights reversion.
Anyone who needs an assist with this, please let them know that they can email [email protected] and I'll give them the rundown on how to do it.
Anyone who needs an assist with this, please let them know that they can email [email protected] and I'll give them the rundown on how to do it.
May 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Unbound contract lists both non-payment and Unbound becoming insolvent as events that trigger rights reversion.
Anyone who needs an assist with this, please let them know that they can email [email protected] and I'll give them the rundown on how to do it.
Anyone who needs an assist with this, please let them know that they can email [email protected] and I'll give them the rundown on how to do it.
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Consistent feedback through five consultations with Wellingtonians since 2016 has been for more pedestrian spaces, better public transport, and fewer private cars in our city centre. Regardless of what a loud minority may say, this is what the people of our city want. /🧵
May 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Consistent feedback through five consultations with Wellingtonians since 2016 has been for more pedestrian spaces, better public transport, and fewer private cars in our city centre. Regardless of what a loud minority may say, this is what the people of our city want. /🧵
@misswhanau.bsky.social Really sorry to see you’re not standing for mayor. Respect your decision, but am saddened.
May 16, 2025 at 12:46 AM
@misswhanau.bsky.social Really sorry to see you’re not standing for mayor. Respect your decision, but am saddened.
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This is the worst punishment handed down EVER in our history. The worst on record was 3 days! When Tangata whenua resist, colonial powers reach for maximum penalty. This is a warning shot to all of us to fall in line. E kore rawa matau e tuohu!
#toitūtetiriti #toitūtemanamāori
#NZPol
#toitūtetiriti #toitūtemanamāori
#NZPol
May 14, 2025 at 6:56 AM
This is the worst punishment handed down EVER in our history. The worst on record was 3 days! When Tangata whenua resist, colonial powers reach for maximum penalty. This is a warning shot to all of us to fall in line. E kore rawa matau e tuohu!
#toitūtetiriti #toitūtemanamāori
#NZPol
#toitūtetiriti #toitūtemanamāori
#NZPol
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I used to have nightmares about getting a pet and forgetting to feed it.
I have not had a single one of those dreams since getting Heater because there is not a chance in Hell she will let me forget breakfast.
I have not had a single one of those dreams since getting Heater because there is not a chance in Hell she will let me forget breakfast.
May 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I used to have nightmares about getting a pet and forgetting to feed it.
I have not had a single one of those dreams since getting Heater because there is not a chance in Hell she will let me forget breakfast.
I have not had a single one of those dreams since getting Heater because there is not a chance in Hell she will let me forget breakfast.
Does this mean I have to stop drinking Coke Zero?
May 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Does this mean I have to stop drinking Coke Zero?
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This is Mazi. She brought one toy to bed for herself and one for each of her parents. This way, they all have a buddy to help them sleep safe and sound. 13/10
April 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
This is Mazi. She brought one toy to bed for herself and one for each of her parents. This way, they all have a buddy to help them sleep safe and sound. 13/10
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Cats "helping" in dioramas at the Latvian Railway Museum. A thread.
In the telegraph room, telling the operator she's doing it wrong. /1
In the telegraph room, telling the operator she's doing it wrong. /1
April 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Cats "helping" in dioramas at the Latvian Railway Museum. A thread.
In the telegraph room, telling the operator she's doing it wrong. /1
In the telegraph room, telling the operator she's doing it wrong. /1
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This is Huxley. He hopes you're having a good day, but if not, he’s conveniently right here and an excellent listener. 14/10 (IG: hugoandursula)
February 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This is Huxley. He hopes you're having a good day, but if not, he’s conveniently right here and an excellent listener. 14/10 (IG: hugoandursula)
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Some good news for the timeline
Japanese researchers develop peptide preventing COVID-19 infections
archive.md/2025.01.23-0...
Japanese researchers develop peptide preventing COVID-19 infections
archive.md/2025.01.23-0...
January 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Some good news for the timeline
Japanese researchers develop peptide preventing COVID-19 infections
archive.md/2025.01.23-0...
Japanese researchers develop peptide preventing COVID-19 infections
archive.md/2025.01.23-0...
I understand there is a tax to keep my account active. 😸
January 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I understand there is a tax to keep my account active. 😸
Thank you message app. I do indeed fondly remember the day two years ago, when I asked for rice from the supermarket. Good times. 🙄
January 4, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Thank you message app. I do indeed fondly remember the day two years ago, when I asked for rice from the supermarket. Good times. 🙄
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Spit-laugh rating: 9/10
December 24, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Spit-laugh rating: 9/10
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Paying the chimken tax once again.
#EverybodyLovesMousecow
#EverybodyLovesMousecow
December 24, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Paying the chimken tax once again.
#EverybodyLovesMousecow
#EverybodyLovesMousecow
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This is Gracie. She went for the most magical car ride last night. The whole world twinkled like it was excited to see her. 13/10
December 24, 2024 at 9:01 PM
This is Gracie. She went for the most magical car ride last night. The whole world twinkled like it was excited to see her. 13/10
I don’t have great hope for my fighter pilot career as TOAST.
Your TOP GUN fighter tag is the last thing you ate. No more than two words.
GO.
GO.
December 8, 2024 at 11:12 PM
I don’t have great hope for my fighter pilot career as TOAST.
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I can’t believe that in this day and age, people are still wearing fir.
December 2, 2024 at 1:37 PM
I can’t believe that in this day and age, people are still wearing fir.
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The dragon looked up. The cat was dragging something into their lair.
"What's that?"
"This." The cat said. "Is a duvet. Come try it."
The dragon warily climbed down from their hoard.
"I dunno. I like gold and- OH MY GOD!"
The cat smiled, triumphantly.
"See! This is what I've been TELLING you!"
"What's that?"
"This." The cat said. "Is a duvet. Come try it."
The dragon warily climbed down from their hoard.
"I dunno. I like gold and- OH MY GOD!"
The cat smiled, triumphantly.
"See! This is what I've been TELLING you!"
November 22, 2024 at 2:58 PM
The dragon looked up. The cat was dragging something into their lair.
"What's that?"
"This." The cat said. "Is a duvet. Come try it."
The dragon warily climbed down from their hoard.
"I dunno. I like gold and- OH MY GOD!"
The cat smiled, triumphantly.
"See! This is what I've been TELLING you!"
"What's that?"
"This." The cat said. "Is a duvet. Come try it."
The dragon warily climbed down from their hoard.
"I dunno. I like gold and- OH MY GOD!"
The cat smiled, triumphantly.
"See! This is what I've been TELLING you!"