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Steven Joyce: The Maga model stumbles amid Canadian, Australian elections

Canada's Liberal Party made a stunning comeback, winning a plurality of seats.

Editorial: It is time to remove the weeds from our ministerial portfolios

OPINION: A leaner Cabinet could sharpen NZ's focus on key issues.

Editorial: Prisoner voting ban spiteful

OPINION: What this arbitrary ban appears to be is some red meat for the more spiteful.

Editorial: Anzac Day's message in a world edging towards conflict

OPINION: Anzac Day highlights rising global tensions and the importance of peace efforts.

‘That’s cowardice’: Councillor condemns gendered online threats

Hawke's Bay mayors urge respect, condemning personal attacks on social media.

Editorial: The many unanswered questions behind Seymour's Treaty bill

OPINION: The debate, it would seem, has only just begun.

'Cannot be trusted': White House on reporters using pronouns

Press secretary says she won't engage with reporters listing pronouns in emails.

Teen's 160km hīkoi backing Māori wards referendum

Jack Karetai-Barrett's inviting others to join the walk, aiming to raise awareness.

‘Outrageous haste’: Labour criticises Treaty bill process

Labour: “This is an appalling lack of process on a hugely consequential bill."

Niu FM hosts speak out after radio co-worker seen at violent protest of library pride event

Concerns are being raised about people linked to Destiny Church and the violent protest.

The top 10 big tech trends for 2025 and beyond

From agentic AI to ambient invisible intelligence and brain implants.

Join the debate: New iwi-council agreement proposed in Whanganui

Whanganui Council to discuss world-first indigenous-council partnership at public events.

Letters: Who wins in divisive Treaty debate? Is Parliament haka brave or intimidating?

OPINION: 'Is it now time for our Parliament to accept the occasional haka?'

Letters: Donald Trump’s election win reaction; Government’s tunnel vision issue

OPINION: 'Democracy doesn’t die in darkness, it dies in broad daylight.'

Comment: The challenges facing co-governance

The Rotorua co-governance discussion echoes broader debates within NZ and overseas.

New Indonesian President sworn in

Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's eighth President.

Fran O’Sullivan: Three takes to watch for if Trump wins the US election

OPINION: The United States election is a little more than a fortnight away.

Trio of economists wins Nobel Prize for work on wealth of nations

Financial Times: Three commended for advancing understanding of inequality.