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OPINION

America likely to persist with renewed Pacific role despite island nations’ doubts

Many analysts believe that because of China’s growing assertiveness and ambition, the U.S. expects and is preparing for a possible showdown.

OPINION

The cost-of-living crisis is the dragon the government can’t slay

September-quarter figures, showing inflation is still uncomfortably high, set off speculation about whether the Reserve Bank will increase interest rates again

INNOVATION

Australia and Fiji sign Rugby sponsorship deal to further strengthen longstanding friendship

Fijian PM Sitveni Rabuka praised the positive impact of this sponsorship on the lives of Fijian families and communities, giving young people the opportunity to dream of a future in sports.

OPINION

There are three types of food wasters, which one are you?

Reducing household food waste involves changing behaviours in both food management (“upstream”) and waste management (“downstream”).

OPINION

What parents think of special schools

Special schools – sometimes called specialist schools – are for students with moderate to high learning and support needs.

OPINION

Gazans pay price for Hamas’ terrorism as Israel orders evacuation

War has become the raison d’etre of modern times, underlining our deceptive story of progress and development.

INNOVATION

If we protect mangroves, we protect our fisheries, our towns and ourselves

Mangroves thrive on the coast, poised between land and sea.

INNOVATION

What makes a good political leader?

Many things determine what leaders can and can’t do.

OPINION

Understanding a failed relationship: Australia and Melanesia

This liberal triumphalism led to the US withdrawing from the Pacific Islands and delegating Australia the task of the invigilator in the region in the early 1990s.

OPINION

Why and how has China released detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei?

In August 2020, she was arrested and has been held since largely without access to Australian consular services

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POLITICS

Victoria to offer 20% rego rebate as fuel costs bite households

The rebate follows earlier measures introduced by the government, including free and discounted public transport fares.

IMMIGRATION

Auckland mayor apologises after calling Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, community says it is ‘very unfortunate’

However, the apology drew further scrutiny after the mayor referenced respect for the Sikh community, despite the staff member not being Sikh.