Inside the break-up of Democracy NZ: Is a mysterious 'shadow leader' pulling the strings?

Who is the shadowy figure behind Democracy NZ, and what really happened when the conspiracy-friendly party imploded this year? TONY WALL investigates. She’s been described as Democracy NZ’s “shadow leader”, which seems fitting for someone who literally dwells in the shadows. Samantha-Jane Miranda is so publicity shy, according to former party candidates, that she would hide behind signs to avoid being filmed at public events. 09 October 2023 [View in Browser]( Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. [Inside the break-up of Democracy NZ: Is a mysterious 'shadow leader' pulling the strings?]( [Inside the break-up of Democracy NZ: Is a mysterious 'shadow leader' pulling the strings?]( [Who is the shadowy figure behind Democracy NZ, and what really happened when the conspiracy-friendly party imploded this year? TONY WALL investigates. She’s been described as Democracy NZ’s “shadow...]( [Adopted dog left with horrific injuries after being dragged by ute]( [Adopted dog left with horrific injuries after being dragged by ute]( [A Waihi woman who had to reluctantly re-home her pet was horrified when, just 24 hours later, her dog was dragged behind a ute by the new owner, leaving it with horrific injuries. An increasing...]( [$7200 spending requirement not slowing demand for New World's MasterChef promo]( [$7200 spending requirement not slowing demand for New World's MasterChef promo]( [A hefty spending requirement isn’t putting shoppers off New World’s latest sticker promotion, with the supermarket urging customers to get in quick for the best pick of pots and pans. The...]( Newsable: the news worth talking about Join Imogen Wells and Jess McCarthy for your daily dose of exclusives, analysis and fresh perspectives on news. The podcast drops each weekday from 6am on [newsable.co.nz]( or listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. [Listen to the latest episode of Newsable →]( [Newsable: Why Peter Dunne thinks a second election would be a 'brave call' from National]( [Newsable: Why Peter Dunne thinks a second election would be a 'brave call' from National]( [Coalition talks between National and New Zealand First appear to have imploded before they’ve even begun, with National’s campaign chair Chris...]( [Rugby World Cup: Highlights wrap - Sunday, October 8]( [Rugby World Cup: Highlights wrap - Sunday, October 8]( [Watch full highlights of all the action from Sunday morning's games at the Rugby World Cup.]( [Rugby World Cup: How the All Blacks are tracking into the quarterfinals in France]( [Rugby World Cup: How the All Blacks are tracking into the quarterfinals in France]( [ANALYSIS: Flat-track bullies who failed their only true test and have been running up the scores since against a succession of lightweight...]( [Quiz: Brain Busters Kids Quiz: October 9, 2023]( [Quiz: Brain Busters Kids Quiz: October 9, 2023]( [Take the Brain Busters Quiz.]( [Quiz: Morning trivia challenge: October 9, 2023]( [Quiz: Morning trivia challenge: October 9, 2023]( [Why do Aussie power companies have to be more upfront with customers?]( [Why do Aussie power companies have to be more upfront with customers?]( [Australian power companies must now let customers know if they could save money by switching plans, prompting advocates here to ask why Kiwi...]( Enjoying this email? [Check out Stuff's other daily and weekly newsletters](. [Live: Tonga vs Romania - Rugby World Cup 2023]( [Live: Tonga vs Romania - Rugby World Cup 2023]( [Follow live coverage of the Rugby World Cup match between Tonga vs Romania in Lille.]( [Watch Rugby World Cup 2023 on Sky Sport Now →]( [Feedback]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland, 1021, New Zealand