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A landmark conviction for war crimes in Sudan shows the wheels of global justice do turn – albeit slowly

A landmark conviction for war crimes in Sudan shows the wheels of global justice do turn – albeit slowly

Myra Williamson, Auckland University of Technology

Not voting in local elections is rational. Voters need better reasons to engage

Jeffrey McNeill, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

Not voting in local elections is rational. Voters need better reasons to engage
Who wrote the cabinet paper recommending NZ not recognise a Palestinian state?

Richard Shaw, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University and Chris Eichbaum, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

Who wrote the cabinet paper recommending NZ not recognise a Palestinian state?
What Trump’s Gaza peace plan means for NZ’s stance on Palestinian statehood

Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu at podium.
By not recognising a Palestinian state, NZ puts its own hard-won reputation on the line

Robert G. Patman, University of Otago

By not recognising a Palestinian state, NZ puts its own hard-won reputation on the line

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Why a proposed law to criminalise protests near homes is too vague to do much good

Kris Gledhill, Auckland University of Technology

Another local election, another low turnout? Syncing local and general elections could be the answer

Julia Talbot-Jones, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

Another local election, another low turnout? Syncing local and general elections could be the answer
Kate Sheppard’s kitchen: an old recipe sheds new light on the feminist pioneer’s life

Katie Pickles, University of Canterbury

Kate Sheppard’s kitchen: an old recipe sheds new light on the feminist pioneer’s life
Pacific leaders reach agreement on big issues – but unity remains elusive

Sione Tekiteki, Auckland University of Technology and Marco de Jong, Auckland University of Technology

Leaders of Pacific Islands nations gather during the Pacific Islands Forum summit in Honiara, Solomon Islands
As the world order shifts, NZ should ‘spread its diplomatic wings’ and look at joining BRICS

Chris Ogden, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

As the world order shifts, NZ should ‘spread its diplomatic wings’ and look at joining BRICS

A ‘scathing’ report on RNZ’s performance obscures the good news – and the challenge of serving many audiences

Peter Thompson, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

A ‘scathing’ report on RNZ’s performance obscures the good news – and the challenge of serving many audiences
NZ is trailing its allies over Palestinian statehood – but there’s still time to show leadership

Treasa Dunworth, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

NZ is trailing its allies over Palestinian statehood – but there’s still time to show leadership
Māori wards: how the Hobson’s Pledge campaign relies on a ‘historical fiction’

Richard Shaw, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

Māori wards: how the Hobson’s Pledge campaign relies on a ‘historical fiction’
Where have all the coaches gone? The volunteer crisis hitting grassroots sport in NZ

Blake Bennett, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

Where have all the coaches gone? The volunteer crisis hitting grassroots sport in NZ

Why UK recognition of a Palestinian state should not be conditional on Israel’s actions

Why UK recognition of a Palestinian state should not be conditional on Israel’s actions

Karen Scott, University of Canterbury

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The royal commission recommended abolishing time limits on abuse cases – a year on, nothing has changed

Zoë Prebble, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington