Independent Analysis and Reportage
By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist New Zealand’s Budget 2026 will see more foreign aid to the Pacific region, while defence and customs spending rises with an eye towards crime and security. But Pacific-focused policy work will be cut as the government seeks to reduce the size of the public sector, as the Ministry for
Yes, these may be ‘once-in-a-generation’ reforms. But for those ‘languishing’ in the system without the help they need, there’s much more still to be done.
The median scam in Australia last year cost $400 – so a rapid refund of up to $3,000 sounds generous. But take a closer look and it starts to look oddly low.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis forecasts an earlier-than-expected return to surplus in an unsurprisingly no-frills budget.
The Sex Discrimination Act is in the news following the high-profile ‘Giggle v Tickle’ court case. Here’s how the act came to be and how it works.
Is meat healthy or not? The answer can depend on who funded the research, according to a new study.
Data sovereignty is not just a technical issue — it is a collective challenge that all Canadians need to start taking seriously.
For legal reasons, organisations require a human reviewer of generative AI outputs. But this human oversight must be valued and budgeted for in the transition to AI.
The provocative images in the most visible parts of Tehran are intended to be photographed, posted and shared widely on social media.
These long-delayed laws took three years, a new Environment Minister and a slew of compromises to be passed.
Canada’s tourism industry enters the summer riding one of the strongest years on record, but high airfares, rising fuel costs and a troubled geopolitical climate could change this year’s outlook.
Sovereignty isn’t up for debate, but there might there be other reasons to find a more collaborative approach in the South Atlantic.