Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Signs of voter fatigue as both Labour and National parties slide in supportThe latest poll reveals both big parties are bleeding support amid frustration over the cost of living, health and housing.William TeriteThu, 09 Oct
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Winston Peters calls for Pacific-first foreign policy focusForeign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand must refocus its diplomatic energy closer to home.William TeriteWed, 08 Oct
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Why we might be writing off leaders too quicklyFrom Helen Clark to Simon Bridges, our impatience with political leaders might say more about us than them.William TeriteMon, 06 Oct
Opinion • JapanRitsurin: Exploring the timeless beauty of a Japanese gardenNestled at the base of Mount Shiun in Kagawa Prefecture, Ritsurin Garden captivates visitors with its breathtaking landscapes and rich history. Christine Rovoi in KagawaSat, 04 Oct
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Same tune, different faces and why today feels like déjà vuTeachers and nurses on strike, sweeping cuts and reforms. Today’s political climate looks eerily familiar to the late 1980s and early 1990s.William TeriteThu, 02 Oct
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Auckland University set to make Treaty classes optionalThe University of Auckland looks set to scrap mandatory Treaty of Waitangi and te ao Māori classes, but was it a decision on quality or politics?William TeriteTue, 30 Sep
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandIs it aliens? Is it the Matrix? Nope, just daylight saving againThe clocks jump forward this Sunday. Great for BBQs, not so great for sleep, especially if you’re already running on fumes.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 26 Sep
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Symbols matter with Palestinian statehood and NZ missed its chanceThe Coalition says recognition is “a matter of when, not if”, but for Gaza’s families suffering without food, water, or shelter, waiting is not an option.William TeriteFri, 26 Sep
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: ‘Drill baby drill’ and continue drowning the PacificThe Government’s revival of fossil fuel exploration is a step back for Aotearoa and a direct threat to island nations fighting for survival.William TeriteFri, 26 Sep
Opinion • Sāmoa • Middle-EastLaauli’s Israel stance puts Sāmoa on shaky legal groundBy tying national policy to his personal beliefs, Fuimaono Dylan Asafo says the prime minister risks entangling Sāmoa in genocide complicity under international law.Fuimaono Dylan AsafoThu, 25 Sep