Independent Analysis and Reportage
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific Samoa’s opposition leader Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi says the country faces suspension by World Rugby today because of “a dirty political move” by the government. Tuilaepa’s spoke to RNZ Pacific after the government announced that it was pulling its support of Lakapi Samoa due to “unresolved internal issues and division”
Conspiracy theories don’t just explain events – they identify villains, and Fauci is among the most popular.
There is no silver bullet for managing forests, but this study answers some historic questions.
Could marine heatwaves in the cold Southern Ocean be making animals and birds migrate? It’s possible – but we need better monitoring to know.
Wetlands are increasingly appreciated for their role in flood prevention and as carbon sinks. But they also act as a crucial food source for the wider catchment.
Japan’s leader says the country needs a stronger military. This has prompted deep reflection and fierce debate about the country’s post-war legacy.
An Australian politician says pumping groundwater might save Earth from ‘flipping the poles’. What’s she on about?
New Zealand needs more social housing and affordable rentals, but also better pathways for working renters to become home owners.
It has been a frightening time for Australian families, amid ongoing claims of abuse and neglect in childcare centres.
The US dollar is said to benefit from ‘exorbitant privilege’ in international trade. But history shows that may not last.
The province’s World Cup exemptions show that remote work can be accommodated when governments decide it matters.
Ottawa’s $3-billion National Food Security Strategy funds greenhouses, food terminals and processing plants, but not the advisors who help farmers put any of it to work.