An AI-free OS for an AI-free product line with a written guarantee from Apple not to insert AI into users’ devices at a later date.

Not that often, thankfully.

Idiots with stupidly loud car engines are really annoying, especially when they're idling outside work for a while & start inducing a headache.

New Zealand Firms Gloomy as Iran War Hits Costs, Profitability New Zealand businesses expect to fire workers and reduce investment as the Middle East conflict drives up costs and hits profitability, according to a new business survey.

New Zealand businesses expect to fire workers and reduce investment as the Middle East conflict drives up costs and hits profitability, according to a new business survey.

Yet National, NZ First & ACT are still trying to claim there's no impact

A car walking around the corner, with Gerry brownlees face photoshopped on top

This is so cursed

Your regular reminder, that had Nikki No Boats not cancelled the iREX ferries out of spite, we'd have brand NEW fit for purpose ferries coming in to service about NOW!

instead, we have no new boats, and a fleet of aging not fit for purpose boats that require additional maintenance.

#nzpol

The Dunning–Kruger effect + no MP wants to waste their chance at being PM for half a year & losing at the next election. If they were in Opposition then I suspect he would have been rolled already.

People who demanded two former PMs and a Deputy PM (two retired) front a show trial about events from five years ago that they answered for in a Royal Commission and at the ballot box

... are now outraged that journalists are asking the current PM about the stability of his govt

I think the only reason no one is rolling him is that no one wants to take over and kill their own chance at PM

The funny part is that based on my stats Verian has a slight bias in favour of National

This is such a chaotic govt. The minor parties announce and denounce each others policies while the major party has a leadership vacuum and all other candidates go “not it” #nzpol

Cartoon. The introduction says, “Worried about the fall out from the war on Iran, Finance Minister Nicola Willis goes to Washington to ask:” and the image shows the Oval Office with President of the USA Donald Trump. He is being Jesus, with his hands raised, eyes closed, and wearing a white gown with a red sash and a long red tie. Nicola Willis says to him, “”When can we expect a return to normal?” Trump opens one eye and replies, “Huh?”

Worried about the fall out from the war on Iran, Finance Minister Nicola Willis goes to Washington DC, seeking answers.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #Trump #IranWar #Jesus

IN ... NZ National Party @NZNational Party Apr 17 National is careful and responsible with taxpayers' money. Labour treats it like an endless ATM. We've stopped wasteful government spending while continuing to invest in the frontline services you rely on. 2023 NZ BA TRA National N ZBACK RACK MAORI 3/ We'll stop wasteful spending. 2026 We made $44b of savings in our first two Budgets. A Parigned by Parlatmary Service

Graeme Edgeler @GraemeEdgeler ... Total appropriations in Labour's last budget (2023/24) were $174.7b with estimated spending in 2025/26 of $167.8b. Total appropriations in your most recent budget (2025/26) were $188.0b. That's not $44b of savings. You're spending much more than they did. 1:48 PM Apr 17, 2026 2,737 Views

I love a good Edgling! #NZPol

Why do the Japanese like their buns askew (2026)

Bloody hell.

Are we talking a magical fantasy door or one of Seanan's Are You Sure? doors?

Just published!

Writing with the amazing @sarahhbickerton.bsky.social we unpack online misogyny in NZ, what laws look like right now and set out our vision for online safety regulations that support women's human rights.

Was wonderful working with Sarah on this piece!

Stuff polls are giving stunning results, as usual. Bish is in second place for preferred MP if Luxon is removed, second only to "Someone else"

#nzpol

I got a dry eye the Saturday before Easter & somehow scratched the corner of it, so it was painful to blink for a few days.

Look, I'm not sure if Nicola Willis knows what is required to keep the Cook Strait open.

If a statement can't say more than "But they might do more taxes!" then it shouldn't really be a news article.

#nzpol

Whole heartedly agree.
I'm also a Greens voter & as much as I think they're not ambitious enough, they are better than the current lot.
If you want change, be strategic with your vote, especially if there's a good Labour electorate candidate & a high list Greens one.

#nzpol

A recent discovery of mine is The Warning, a trio of Mexican sisters who have opened for Foo Fighters at some concerts.

Wow, it's not.

ir.allbirds.com/news-release...

"After years of losses selling sustainable shoes, Allbirds - co-founded by ex-All White captain Tim Brown - said on April 1 that it had sold its assets to American Exchange Group."

I have this feeling someone missed the date in that announcement

Fuse for the hot water cylinder tripped overnight, but of course I didn't find this out until when I went to have a shower before leaving for work.

Yay fun day... not.

Here's a thought: if the Pope was a woman would JD Vance be the leading candidate for Mansplainer of the Century?