Independent Analysis and Reportage
A thriving arts scene generates more money than it costs to run. But cutbacks, restructuring and stagnant budgets risk pushing many practitioners to the brink.
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll says the terms of reference are ‘the broadest, most extensive, wide-ranging powers’. But there’s one key weakness.
RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji is now in a generalised HIV epidemic, which means the virus is firmly established and spreading within the general population. The number of people living with HIV in Fiji has risen sharply over the past decade. Fiji’s Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu declared an HIV outbreak in January 2025. READ
Uncle Sam may receive charitable gifts, but that doesn’t give presidents free rein on how to spend those funds.
It’s 30 years since the All Blacks last played a test in South Africa – and only 56 years since Māori and Pacific players were first allowed to tour there.
Pressure to hold the family together, visa worries and fear of social exclusion can make it harder to leave abusive relationships.
Be curious about why children don’t want to dress up, rather than immediately trying to persuade them to join in.
We’ve known for a while now that the Moon has water. Accessing it will make it easier not just to visit, but to stay.
At last, we have some tax reform. We should hope this is just the start.
A new ‘born alive’ bill has been brought before federal parliament. While it won’t pass, it reveals the strategies of the growing anti-abortion push.
An e-bike is a good start. But training, guided rides and social connection give people the confidence to keep using them.
Tighter regulation and careful planning will ensure our public chargers actually work.