Independent Analysis and Reportage
KNIGHTLY VIEWS: By Gavin Ellis Two months out from New Zealand’s general election, and we have yet to see new policy from any of the seven main political parties on media and communication. Only the Greens have a media policy on their website — and it is effectively a repeat of the 2023 policy that
ANALYSIS: By Karen Scott The New Zealand government has so far declined to join the United Kingdom and announce sanctions on goods produced in illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The UK is one of 12 countries, including France and Canada, which have announced similar trade restrictions or an intention to do so. The
In a stubbornly male dominated field, how brilliant did a woman have to be to succeed?
The peak body for Australian universities says the measure would ease cost-of-living pressures for students.
A survey of young New Zealanders finds four in ten didn’t view buy now, pay later as debt. That perception can influence how they use it.
After ten months of investigation, the Banco Master case points to banker Daniel Vorcaro managing to take the country’s political system hostage.
By setting up a fund supported by those who violate Canadian laws to assist groups that protect civil rights, Canada can invest in democracy’s strongest defence: robust, free and open speech.
Clear rules are urgently needed to prevent a legal vacuum in South African boardrooms.
Artificial data is possible – but comes with the risk of inbuilt bias..
By Layan Bsharat and Mohammad Sio Israel is holding 37 Palestinian journalists in its prisons, including 19 under administrative detention without charge or trial, says the Palestinian Prisoner Society. The nongovernmental advocacy group said all 37 journalists were detained following the start of the Gaza genocide in October 2023. It said Israel continues to target
Good habits by consumers can stymie scams, but US regulations have fallen behind the technology.
Zionism’s definition may seem simple, but it’s been debated for more than a century. In reality, there are multiple ‘Zionisms,’ not just one.