Global Insight: New Zealand's relationship with Samoa
New Zealand must remember its sometimes-negative history in the Pacific as it builds a deeper relationship with Pacific Island states, Professor Robert Patman says.
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The drinking age - 20 years on
The drinking age - 20 years on
Twenty years after the legal drinking age was lowered, alcohol continues to harm young people. Should the age limit go back up? Bruce Munro investigates
Making change
Making change
Whether you live in Hong Kong, Iran or New Zealand, nonviolent civil disobedience has the most success, Prof Stellan Vinthagen says. The visiting Swedish activist and researcher talks to Bruce...
Global Insight: Refusal to release report 'a clear cover-up'
Global Insight: Refusal to release report 'a clear cover-up'
How much longer can the United Kingdom and the United States continue to be part of the Five Eyes alliance under their current governments?
Mixed blessings
Mixed blessings
Dunedin promises to be a safe haven for refugees from war-ravaged Syria. But despite the best intentions, is the system failing them?
Facelift set to fly or flop?
George St facelift set to fly or flop?
Will the $28 million George St upgrade kill the heart of the city or breathe more life in to it?
Global Insight: Advantages for NZ in India trade deal
Global Insight: Advantages for NZ in India trade deal
New Zealand wants a free trade deal with India in case its relationship with China sours.
Heavens above
Heavens above
We need to do more to protect our dark sky and reconnect with our place in the universe, writer and stargazing enthusiast Naomi Arnold tells Bruce Munro.
Grappling for the gold
Grappling for the gold
Almost 300 jiu jitsu martial art competitors from throughout New Zealand took part in the New Zealand Grappler Southern Series held in Dunedin today.
Global Insight: Chile unrest a warning to world
Global Insight: Chile unrest a warning to world
Violent protests in Chile have profound implications for all countries, including New Zealand, Prof Robert Patman says.
The top job
The top job
Bruce Munro takes Aaron Hawkins for a ride to find out what makes the mayor-elect tick and get a feel for what it will be like living in Dunedin under his youthful leadership.
Don't be offended
Don't be offended
As the Government looks to tighten hate speech laws and students call for universities to silence racists, Prof Jim Flynn tells Bruce Munro why intent is more important than offence.
Global Insight: Govt handling of NZ jihadist 'irresponsible'
Global Insight: Govt handling of NZ jihadist 'irresponsible'
Momentous events in northern Syria show the New Zealand government continues to be irresponsible in its handling of New Zealand jihadist Mark Taylor, Professor Robert Patman says.
Behind the bold headlines
Behind the bold headlines
The news media industry is in upheaval. Ironically, some of the best journalism is also being produced. It has important implications for democracy and demands swift action, journalism researcher Mel Bunce says.
Drowning in lies
Drowning in lies
Stephen Davis says lessons about fake news and conspiracy theories need to be learned from one of Europe's worst peace-time maritime disasters, which occurred 25 years ago today.
Global Insight: The other Korea is the real worry
Global Insight: The other Korea is the real worry
Do not be distracted by the prospect of another Donald Trump-Kim Jong Un talk fest. The real worry is the deteriorating relationship between South Korea and Japan, Professor Robert Patman warns.
Escape for the soul
Escape for the soul
A luxury break in the Bay of Islands becomes more than just a foretaste of summer for Bruce Munro and his wife.
#followingtherugby Playing in the social (media) grades
#followingtherugby Playing in the social (media) grades
The Rugby World Cup is big. Social media is huge. Obviously, if you want to follow the rugby you should follow it on social media — or, so you’d think, writes Bruce Munro.
Transitioning together
Transitioning together
Justine Gilliland, architect of the world’s first community-wide, local government initiative to develop a low-carbon transition plan, talks to Bruce Munro about the challenges NZ faces trying to follow Taranaki’s lead.
The problem with offsetting
The problem with offsetting
Think carbon offsetting when you fly is doing your bit for the planet? Think again, says tourism professor James Higham. It's only useful as a baby step towards real change.