Global Insight: 'Soft power counts' in troubled times
The last episode of Global Insight for 2025 reviews the biggest stories of the year.
Bruce Munro
Crews 'can start' getting Goodwood fire contained
Crews 'can start' getting Goodwood fire contained
A fire that burnt through 25 hectares of pine north of Dunedin today had some residents preparing to evacuate their property.
Global Insight: 'Time to team up' to tackle climate change
Global Insight: 'Time to team up' to tackle climate change
Tag-teaming with other countries to wrestle climate change should be NZ's urgent task given the United States’ lack of leadership, Prof Robert Patman says.
KiwiSaver pledge faces scrutiny
KiwiSaver pledge faces scrutiny
National's pledge to boost the KiwiSaver contribution rate to match Australia is being criticised for not comparing apples with apples.
'Ground-shaking change' should embolden NZ
Global Insight: 'Ground-shaking change' should embolden NZ
The stunning New York City election results should embolden New Zealand’s government in its dealings with Donald Trump, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Caution urged for NZ in space race
Global Insight: Caution urged for NZ in space race
In its rush to join the space race, New Zealand needs to ensure it is not simply doing the bidding of a superpower like the United States, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Time for action over 'desperate' Gaza situation
Global Insight: Time for action over 'desperate' Gaza situation
This weekend’s march should signal to the New Zealand government it is time for concrete steps putting pressure on Israel, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Fears law of the jungle could prevail
Global Insight: Fears law of the jungle could prevail
The failure of global leadership in response to the Gaza war could precipitate a ‘‘descent into the law of the jungle’’ if NZ and like-minded countries don't step into the gap, Prof Robert Patman warns.
Alliance could be a global force for good
Transtasman alliance could be global force for good
New Zealand and Australia need to give much greater attention to the combined impact they could have on the world stage, an international relations specialist says.
Global Insight: What mysterious death may mean for Putin and NZ
Global Insight: What mysterious death may mean for Putin and NZ
The unexpected death of Vladimir Putin’s former transport minister marks a fork in the road for Russia - one that also impacts NZ, Prof Robert Patman says.
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DIY funerals - a big undertaking
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DIY funerals - a big undertaking
Funeral debt is an unwelcome, extra burden at a time of grief for a significant number of people. Should the solution lie with funeral directors, the govt or mourning families?
Global Insight: US headed for authoritarian rule?
Global Insight: US headed for authoritarian rule?
The next couple of days could reveal whether the United States is headed for authoritarian rule under President Donald Trump.
Global Insight: Stiff sanctions needed to stop Gaza deaths
Global Insight: Stiff sanctions needed to stop Gaza deaths
Stiff sanctions will be needed before Israel stops its deadly military campaign in Gaza, a downbeat international relations specialist says.
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Raising AI
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Raising AI
Your fears about artificial intelligence (AI) might be well-founded, Assoc Prof David Rozado says.
Global Insight: Trump causing tension for NZ govt
Global Insight: Trump causing tension for NZ govt
Donald Trump’s aggressive protectionism could threaten the unity of New Zealand’s coalition government, warns Prof Robert Patman.
Global Insight: Time for NZ to capitalise on trade war
Global Insight: Time for NZ to capitalise on trade war
New Zealand must seize the opportunities presented by Donald Trump’s global trade war, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: NZ urged to speak truth to Trump
Global Insight: NZ urged to speak truth to Trump
New Zealand needs to speak up in the face of signs the US is becoming more authoritarian, international relations specialist Prof Robert Patman says.
Worked over
Worked over
Short on cash? Desperate for a job? Never fear, fraudsters have something just for you - the employment scam.
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Poor excuses for poverty
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Poor excuses for poverty
One child in eight lives in poverty in this country. Bruce Munro asks Max Rashbrooke how this happened, why middle NZ is key to changing it and how a kid from a wealthy suburb became the go-to guy on poverty.
Global insight: Implications for NZ in Trump's Russia response
Global insight: Implications for NZ in Trump's Russia response
Donald Trump’s flirtation with Vladimir Putin is dangerous for New Zealand, Prof Robert Patman says.