Asia Embraces Coal as the U.S. Rejects It
Vietnam and other Asian countries are on a coal spree! Given the dynamics of energy use in the rapidly developing industrial sector there, it is no surprise that these nations have backpedaled on big promises made at international climate conferences to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels.
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It’s Happening: Britain Refuses to Sign WHO Pandemic Treaty
I recently reported on how in the latest draft of the WHO pandemic treaty, it was being watered down.
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Renewables: Where Is the Money Going?
Solar panels generating at night, diesel generators keeping wind turbines alive, and gold-plated “green jobs”.
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Keyboard Cowards
Recently a New Zealand Herald correspondent, an Andrew Tichborn of Green Bay wrote, “Way back in the 1970s Wellington property owner Bob Jones made the comment that he loved Labour governments because they generated so many new government and quasi-government departments. It was a golden time for owners of commercial property to provide work space for them…
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The 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…
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What Do We Say about Govt-Supported Artists?
Every artist once knew that you have to pay your dues and work your arse off — not today’s precious petals.
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The BFD News Quiz
Are you an avid reader of The BFD? Take our News quiz to find out how much information you can recall from our articles published this week.
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How Ans Westra Created New Zealand’s ‘National Photo Album’
If you want a representation of New Zealandness over the past six decades, the work of the photographer Ans Westra (1936–2023) is in many ways unsurpassable.
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The 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.
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Why We Build New Prisons
I suggested it should be part of a package; not only new prisons but a new addition to the school curriculum for children.
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Losing Confidence in the Integrity of NZ Elections
Do you believe New Zealand runs its general elections fairly and competently? As a voter, can you be confident that the votes on your ballot will be counted…
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Hands-Down Winner of ‘Utterly Spineless Bigot of the Day’
They walk among us, but they are not us, and we are not them.
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More Harm Than Good
TO START LOSING, so soon after you won, requires a special kind of political incompetence. At the heart of this Coalition Government’s failure to retain, and build upon,…
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Replay Radio: The Crunch
Here is the replay of The Crunch from this week. My guest this week was Simon Anderson and, of course, we have the Buddies.
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Europe Did It to Themselves
They proceeded from the theory of multiculturalism, but a few months after mass immigration began, they admitted the failure of their policy. All of them: but The German…
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Face of the Day
A Hastings retiree may have turned up the op shop find of his life after learning paintings he bought for a few dollars could be worth thousands.
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The BFD Daily Proverb
Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death
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The BFD Nightcap
Enjoy a BFD curated video this evening. We search the internet for the best new media news and entertainment videos for our readers so that they don’t have to.
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Friday Fur
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Shane Jones: That Green Mannikin Thinking Is Gone, the Adults Are in Charge Now—Energy’s on the Way.
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“You’ve NO IDEA How Many You’ve Killed?” Piers Morgan vs Avi Hyman
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ALERT! AstraZeneca Covid BOMBSHELL, Boy Scouts go Woke, Zelensky bans Christians
Enjoy a BFD curated video this evening. We search the internet for the best new media news and entertainment videos for our readers so that they don’t have to.
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The BFD Daily Roundup
Just a brief note to readers who like to add their own contributions to Daily Roundup in the comments. This post is for family-friendly humour ONLY thank you.
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The BFD Backchat
On Backchat, you are free to share your own stories, discuss other news or catch up with friends. To participate you’ll need to sign up for a Disqus account which is free, quick, and easy.
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Today in Rock History
Today in Rock History is a music orientated segment where we would like to encourage readers to share their thoughts and tastes in music and discuss the various aspects of any music topic.
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Winston Peters: On Remarks by Maori Party MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi
On Wednesday last week Maori Party MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi gave a general debate speech in the House with this opening sentence, “No matter my words today, the Government will not waver in its mission to exterminate Maori.”
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Teachers Unions Want to Shoot the Messenger
What’s easier? Fix a failing education system, or just abolish exams?
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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day
Check out the latest media stuff ups both locally and around the world.
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Laughter Is the Best Medicine
This regular daily post is the place to joke and banish negative thoughts.
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‘Blow Ins’ — Or Ringleaders?
Some very familiar faces are showing up at anti-Semitic university protests.
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Economic Insights from Javier Milei’s 2021 Presentation for Fee
On May 6, 2021, Javier Milei delivered a virtual presentation for FEE to 9,750 students titled “4 Record-Breaking Economics Lessons.” The following is an excerpt from that presentation.
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Letter Sent to the Vice Chancellor AUT
We are a group of New Zealanders whose primary objective is to fight for equality under the law and advance the vision Governor William Hobson expressed at Waitangi in 1840.
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Just What Are China Shills Cheering For?
They can shout and bully, but in the end they’re defending a communist dictatorship.
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Green Party Puts the Call Out for New Members Who Can Actually Control Themselves
The NZ Greens are doing a succession planning exercise this week, where they are attempting to get reasonable people to become members of their party.
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The BFD Comment of the Week
As part of our drive to keep our comment section the best in New Zealand we showcase each week an example of a top notch comment that adds value to The BFD.
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Some People Just Won’t Learn till Too Late
It’s everyone else’s fault but his that his daughter drowned.
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Tikanga
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Following the Political Money
“Follow the money” is the classic directive to journalists trying to understand where power and influence lie in society. In terms of uncovering who influences various New Zealand political parties and governments, it therefore pays to look at who is funding them.
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The BFD Daily Opinion Poll
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