HBO Max set to launch in New Zealand as Sky ends long-running deal
New Zealand’s streaming landscape is about to shift, with HBO Max confirming it will launch locally in mid-2026. Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Tuesday that its direct-to-consumer platform will roll…
Landmark Study Finds Racism Deeply Embedded Across Australian Universities
A major national study has found racism is “deeply embedded” within Australian universities, with a significant majority of students and staff reporting that they have either experienced or witnessed racist…
FBI Refuses to Share Evidence in Fatal Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Minnesota Officials Say
Minnesota state law enforcement officials say the FBI is refusing to provide evidence related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a Department of Veterans Affairs nurse who was killed…
Dunedin Ranked Best Place to Live in NZ – Top 7 Places in NZ to Live In
A new data-led study has ranked seven major New Zealand cities on overall livability, and Dunedin has come out on top. The research compared housing affordability, employment strength, safety, lifestyle…
Former NRL and Kiwis winger Matt Utai shot in targeted Sydney attack
Former NRL player and New Zealand international Matt Utai is in a serious condition after being shot in what police have described as a brazen, targeted attack in Sydney’s south-west.…
Anthony Albanese and the Albanese Government: What Has Been Done So Far?
Since winning office in May 2022, the Albanese Government’s main “done so far” story is a mix of targeted cost-of-living measures and some big structural policy shifts, with most of…
Should Prison Sentences Be Harsher on Repeat Offenders?
The question of whether prison sentences should be harsher on repeat offenders sits at the centre of modern criminal justice debates. It touches public safety, fairness, rehabilitation, and the limits…
Is Donald Trump Fit to Lead the United States? Examining His Record, Health, and Credibility
Assessing whether Donald Trump is fit to lead the United States comes down to three big buckets: performance in office, respect for democratic and legal constraints, and basic capacity to…
Jacinda Ardern: A Transformative and Polarising Era in New Zealand Politics
When Jacinda Ardern became Prime Minister of New Zealand in October 2017, she was just 37 years old and the world’s youngest female head of government. Leading the New Zealand…
Obama’s Eight Years: Crisis, Reform and a Presidency That Reshaped America
Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 2009 to January 2017, entering office during one of the most turbulent periods in modern American history.…