Iran Has Kicked a Hornets’ Nest
Close to midnight on April 13, hundreds of military drones were launched from both Iran and Iraq toward Israel. Subsequently, several waves of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and rockets followed, originating from Iran, Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon – all directed at Israel.
Keep readingAnother Round of the Circus
The scandal that just keeps on giving… keeps on giving.
Keep readingThe BFD Stuff Up of the Day
Check out the latest media stuff ups both locally and around the world.
Keep readingLaughter Is the Best Medicine
This regular daily post is the place to joke and banish negative thoughts.
Keep readingWhat Iran Really Won
Our feckless elites are sleep-walking us into the dark valley.
Keep readingThe BFD General Debate
Good morning, welcome to our daily General Debate. On General debate, you are encouraged as a commenter to share your own stories, discuss other news, bring NEW news, catch up with friends or make new friends with other commenters. To participate you’ll need to sign up for a Disqus account which is free, quick, and…
Keep readingHas the Media Learned Anything Since the O.J. Simpson Trial?
With the death of O.J. Simpson, I can’t help but wonder whether the media has learned any lessons from its coverage of his trial, in which the ex-football star was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife and her friend.
Keep readingU.S. Official’s Easter-In-China Post Stirs Ire at Home
A simple social media post from a U.S. ambassador praising a Catholic Easter service would go largely unnoticed in the countries of many U.S. allies.
Keep readingStabbed Mother’s Last Act Was to Try to Save Baby
According to Channel 9 News, Good tried to save her daughter after they were both stabbed, handing her baby to two strangers as she fought for life.
Keep readingAustralia Reels From the Bondi Attack
There are few scenes more shocking than random acts of extreme violence against people simply going about their daily lives. Yet this is what Australians are…
Keep readingNZ’s Mental Healthcare Is in Crisis
New Zealand’s youth mental healthcare continues to experience a rolling crisis with long waiting times for services. There have been calls to expand the mental health workforce and…
Keep readingStaff Cuts
You do NOT want to miss out on this cartoon!
Sign up today for a Bronze level membership to enjoy BoomSlang and SonovaMin’s cartoons.
Keep readingThe Growth of Anti-Vaccine Sentiment Since 2020
This recent statement by Prof Michael Baker deserves a comment.
Keep readingThe BFD Daily Opinion Poll
Take our Daily Opinion Poll and see how your views compare to other readers and then share the poll on social media.
Keep readingLetter to the Editor
Recently, the UK pharmaceutical watchdog Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) ruled that a tweet and subsequent retweets made by Pzifer employees in February 2023, breached standards and had…
Keep readingLuxon and Peters: ‘Shocking and Illegal Strikes against Israel’
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have condemned Iran’s “shocking and illegal strikes against Israel.”
Keep readingWhy Is It No One’s Fault?
Perhaps I should be more forgiving, but I haven’t forgotten the sort of verbal abuse I endured in 2020 for pointing out that the economy was being ruined…
Keep readingScience? You Be the Judge
A recent report generated from a Growing Up in New Zealand (GUiNZ) survey of 1,224 rangatahi Maori aged 11-12 found:
Cultural connectedness was associated with fewer depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms and better…
Keep reading