Reposted by Richard AtkinDavid Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 21hstill odd how giant new zealand outlets like 1NEWS report on a story like this, going out of their way to minimize webworm's involvement. to be clear: we led the reporting, & there WOULD BE NO REPORTING if we hadn't broken the story after a year of research: www.webworm.co/multiverse/ 618757
Richard Atkin @codechump.bsky.social · 22hJacinda was an amazing leader whose last term was derailed by a foreign disinformation campaign and a very vocal minority of anti-science conspiracy morons. Her replacement as Labour leader, Chris Hipkins, is a massive step down IMO. 120
Richard Atkin @codechump.bsky.social · 04/10/2026"You know what the average centre-right voter will pick in the next election, after X years of this shit pudding we've had from the right? A slightly blander shade of shit pudding" said every milquetoast leader of Labour (UK)/Labor (AU)/Labour (NZ)/Democrat (US)/Liberal (CAN). 184
Reposted by Richard AtkinLauren Dobson-Hughes @ldobsonhughes.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Or, if men can't be trusted not to take photos up women's skirts, they shouldn't be allowed into the park www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.comWomen given free cycling shorts to prevent upskirting on Oktoberfest amusement rideInvestigation revealed thousands of voyeuristic videos taken on Munich beer festival’s Teufelsrad, or Devil’s Wheel 2329
Richard Atkin @codechump.bsky.social · 04/10/2026You're telling me Liberty Biberty suffered Bippity Boppity. Boo 😞 040
Richard Atkin @codechump.bsky.social · 03/10/2026If there's no blood transfer then I guess the baby is human. 000
Reposted by Richard Atkinsamuel mehr @mehr.nz · 01/10/2026this video of Chlöe Swarbrick, who leads the Greens in New Zealand's parliament, is worth your five minutes' time 24411168
Reposted by Richard Atkinaudioculturenz.bsky.social @audioculturenz.bsky.social · 01/10/2026We've just heard the terribly sad news that Phil Gifford has passed away. Chris Bourke says, "Gifford was a giant in New Zealand journalism for half a century...What is missing from the reports of his unexpected death, on Tuesday, aged 79, is that he was also one of NZ’s best music writers... 🧵 25420
Richard Atkin @codechump.bsky.social · 30/09/2026@infinitescream.bsky.social what would your reaction have been if you were on that plane? 181
Richard Atkin @codechump.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The dangers of using a phone on the blockchain... 000
Reposted by Richard Atkingamera obscura october edition @ohrobin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Google earth has updated its satellite images of Gaza. The destruction is almost incomprehensible. 4622081306
Reposted by Richard AtkinSassy Little Hobbit @sassypolitico.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Nothing angers me more than when a rich person says they are happy to be taxed more and people say “why don’t you write a check to the government” motherfucker they want everyone in their tax bracket to also write a check to the government because that’s how maths works you fucking numpty. 39516
Reposted by Richard AtkinTalaria.FYI @talaria-fyi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026@chewienz.bsky.social puts the final argument on #CapitalFlight from #WealthTax perfectly. They DON'T contribute. "Drive them to the airport." #nzpol (add to: Norway's wealth tax INCREASED. They EAT tax - in "deductions". Their "philanthropy" is 75% paid by OUR taxes, forcing WHERE tax is spent.) 1129
Richard Atkin @codechump.bsky.social · 28/09/2026We're coming out of the cold months here in Aotearoa, and it's been my greatest joy over winter to hop back into bed after turning the heater on in the lounge and just lie there absorbing the warmth. I may have fallen asleep once or thirtence too. 010
Reposted by Richard AtkinHayley @writagal.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Florence Pugh has an eloquent, fierce post on Instagram re Cornell College - & a question very relevant to New Zealand’s judicial system: “Those that protect and lightly sentence men that rape and destroy, should be punished and watched closely. Why are you protecting someone that fiercely?” #nzpol 14915
Richard Atkin @codechump.bsky.social · 27/09/2026There's no reparation that can compensate for 26 years, but I hope all the victims - the people falsely imprisoned and their families, the families of the murder victims who still don't have closure, and the people who were forced to lie in court - extract a massive cost from NZ police. 000
Reposted by Richard AtkinKoBettyAhau ♥️🤍🖤 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @kobettyahau.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Just saw this on LinkedIn - I'm completely floored 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ 95729
Richard Atkin @codechump.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I, prefer the, Shatner, comma, when, I choose to, use one. 020
Reposted by Richard Atkintristam @tristam.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Chlöe Swarbrick gives an almighty summation of the current governing coalition’s record. Her speech, given as parliament closes for the election, also outlines why the @greens.org.nz need to lead the next government… the video is well worth your time. #nzpol 1016290
Reposted by Richard AtkinAssociate Professor Siouxsie Wiles @siouxsiew.bsky.social · 24/09/2026This is absolutely fantastic. As Chlöe says, politics is just a game to some politicians. A way to exert power and line themselves up for comfortable well paid jobs in the future. They can’t fathom that not everyone is like them. This shouldn’t come as a shock but I’m voting ✅✅ @greens.org.nz 516239
Reposted by Richard AtkinDavid Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 23/09/2026an amazing new project launches today in new zealand: people can report sexual harm, and get matched with others who reported the same person. when you report, you get a lawyer - and lawyer-client privilege. for free. i profile the website, technology, charity, & law firm here: www.webworm.co/tika/webworm.coThis Could Change The Way Victims Get JusticeDavid Farrier's Webworm looks at Alison Mau and Zoë Lawton's Tika: a new way to report sexual harm in Aotearoa, New Zealand. 8350188
Reposted by Richard AtkinHumanists UK @humanists.uk · 22/09/2026For millions, Terry Pratchett opened the door to a lifelong love of reading. The passage below, from Reaper Man, has always struck us as one of his most moving – a humanist meditation on death and legacy that continues to be read at humanist funerals today. #GNUTerryPratchett 834695
Reposted by Richard AtkinMountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Thanks for your service, Nicky Hager Let's not forget the last time Hager unveiled the dirty underbelly of #NZ politics & media, that Matthew Hooton (Editor in Chief,The Post) & David Farrar doxxed Hager's personal address in the hope rich Chinese would "chop chop" him #dirtywork #NickyHager 08222
Reposted by Richard AtkinMusical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026You might have seen articles today about the 'employment confidence gaining ground' (Herald) or 'employment confidence rises from June low' (RNZ). Here's the actual report. It is littered with typical westpac hopium, but the data doesn't lie. Q3 was second lowest confidence ever (in over 20 years). 46733
Richard Atkin @codechump.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Who needs negative things like facts when they've got good vibes to sow? It's almost like there's an election coming up and they're desperate to keep the Nats in power. 030
Reposted by Richard AtkinBlakandblack @blakandblack.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Japan’s 2022 MHLW guidelines explicitly list threats such as telling children “you will go to hell,” using fear-inducing materials, and coercing religious participation through threats or rejection as forms of psychological abuse or neglect. 02211
Richard Atkin @codechump.bsky.social · 20/09/2026"Greens vow to repeal Govt's anti-environment conservation changes if elected" Fixed it. 000
Reposted by Richard Atkinaric @aghastronaut.com · 19/09/2026The secret trans agenda of wanting to be treated like a human being. 2364
Reposted by Richard AtkinJeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 18/09/2026*Earth’s Warmest Months in Millenia* Global Temperature Anomalies may reach +2°C this winter (above pre-industrial levels) for the first time in modern history, and very likely in over 100,000 years, before the last ice age… 1/ 512868
Reposted by Richard AtkinKārikiōrangi @sharonm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I’ve seen this carry-on happen. National will have blood on its hands sooner or later www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...stuff.co.nzThousands of buildings no longer deemed earthquake-prone after new law passes unanimouslyThousands of buildings are no longer deemed earthquake-prone after Parliament passed legislation reforming building rules. 2106
Reposted by Richard Atkineliko thalia @museinrevolt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026just learned this today 6868373719
Reposted by Richard AtkinLaurie Winkless @lauriewinkless.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I occasionally write features for Engineering NZ's quarterly publication, EG Magazine. For the most recent issue, I got to interview three of the team at @wetafxofficial.bsky.social, to mark 25 years since the release of the first Lord of the Rings movie 🤯 (pg16) #nz 🧪⚛️👩🔬 issuu.com/engineeringn... 1179
Reposted by Richard AtkinOaf @languidoaf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026CEO of Taco Bell: we’re actually worried that some of our upcoming items could destroy humanity as well 362662515
Reposted by Richard AtkinMāyā @mayaofaotearoa.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Academics have identified 51 ready-to-go environmental solutions which they say, with the right support, could trigger an “unstoppable” wave of positive change that would rapidly repair the planet. www.positive.news/society/good...positive.newsWhat went right this week: the good news that mattersSolutions to save the planet, protecting childhood from the algorithm, and the new world map, plus more good news 022
Reposted by Richard AtkinDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I resigned from ExxonMobil today. I spent the last three years doing fossil fuel extraction research at both BP and ExxonMobil. Neither company is acting responsibly. They are racing to maximize extraction while the window to act closes, and gambling with our lives. More below. 145136924892
Reposted by Richard AtkinChise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 11/09/2026GOOD NEWS! A personalized mRNA vaccine has SUCCEEDED in keeping melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, from returning. Phase III trial results in MORE THAN 1,100 patients shows the vaccine SIGNIFICANTLY extended the time patients lived without their melanoma returning AND reduced the risk of metastasis.statnews.comModerna and Merck say mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in late-stage melanoma trialA personalized mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in a late-stage melanoma study, results that could herald a new, powerful approach in oncology. 4753121870
Reposted by Richard AtkinPaul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 09/09/2026Astrophotographer Adam (AJ) Smadi caught this image a few hours ago from Washington state. A thin crescent Moon, sunlight illuminating the rugged lunar surface. And 2,400 times farther away—and on the other side of the Sun—mighty Jupiter, and its moons Io (left) and Ganymede (right). 187165415084
Reposted by Richard AtkinBaltic Takes (formerly badbaltictakes) @baltictakes.com · 09/09/2026A Chinese official attempted some of that Wolf Warrior Diplomacy ™ shit. It did not go well. Philippines' Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro was speaking up for smaller nations and international law at a forum in Korea when he was handed a note from a Chinese official, meant as intimidating. 311241434
Reposted by Richard AtkinTe wookie o te tāngata @chewienz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026WE ARE NOT ANGRY ENOUGH WE ARE BEING FAR TOO RESONABLE 17928
Reposted by Richard AtkinTim Baxter @timinclimate.naruresearch.com.au · 07/09/2026I was just playing around with global temperature data for a thing and I know that this isn't going to be new news for anyone who follows me but also this is kinda fucking terrifying. Boy it is very lucky that we have a government that is continuing to approve new coal and gas projects. 75827
Richard Atkin @codechump.bsky.social · 07/09/2026"The Legend of Tim Baxter" - I think it could work 😁 (sorry, couldn't help myself - I pun when I'm dealing with existential dread) 140
Reposted by Richard AtkinKaimataara @kaimataara.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Temporarily came back to say this: I warned y'all (the royal y'all, not anyone in particular) that Hipkins was like this, and would continue to act in the interest of oil and gas because of his old job in the industry, and for that I was harrassed by Labour supporters on Tiktok and chased off.youtu.beA Critique of HipkinsYouTube video by Kaimataara 1165
Reposted by Richard AtkinKym Deyn @kymdeyn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026I wrote this soppy poem about 5 days into our relationship. Anyway, today is our 7th anniversary so, turns out you *can* just look at someone and know. 1622120
Reposted by Richard AtkinMountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Last year, I warned Kiwis are dying in hospital corridors. Sean Plunket said it wasn't true. Today, news that 2 patients in 2 months died in ED toilets and doctors & nurses continue to tell of alarming deterioration of public health. National diverting millions to private care #nzpol #kiwi 59045
Reposted by Richard AtkinTe wookie o te tāngata @chewienz.bsky.social · 05/09/2026We are not furious enough. We are being too reasonable. 710843