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Chinese Ambassador Warns of Bullying Behaviour
The Ambassador echoed criticism by the Chinese Foreign Minister about the international rules-based order but believes that momentum towards a…
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Australian PM Albanese Walks Diplomatic Tightrope
Anthony Albanese is in China chasing trade deals as Australia undertakes its largest ever military exercise aimed at countering Chinese aggression.
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America's Rare Earth Renaissance
Six months into Trump's second term, rare earth minerals are at the centre of his Administration's approach to foreign policy.
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June 2025

Antarctic Ambitions: China’s Expansion and New Zealand’s Scott Base Redevelopment
As New Zealand moves forward with the redevelopment of Scott Base, China has submitted plans for its sixth station on the continent.
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The Strategic Power of Long Range Strikes
Operation Midnight Hammer brings to mind another long-range bombing campaign that demonstrated the power of strategic resolve.
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Operation Midnight Hammer: US Strikes on Iran
Yesterday, the US President Donald Trump took decisive action against Iran.
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NZME Shareholder Meeting; RNZ Corrects the Record
After a two hour shareholder meeting, NZME has a refreshed Board which includes the newly elected Steven Joyce and Jim Grenon.
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Social Media and Sovereignty
Pavel Durov's clashes with the French state highlight the role of social media in modern democracies.
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May 2025

Former Dominion Editor: 'Fed up with the bias'
Karl du Fresne expresses his frustration with the decline in editorial standards.
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A postcard from Auckland
sent with thanks and gratitude
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Election Lessons from Abroad
The recent general elections in Australia and Canada provide some lessons for our own politicians.
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Six Golden Rules for Trustworthy Media
Taking a page from Orwell, could clear, honest writing fix journalism’s credibility crisis?
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