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Cook Islands election: PM Mark Brown speaks on the diplomatic crises that defined his year

The prime minister tells the Guardian that last year’s diplomatic rift with ally New Zealand could be on voters’ minds as they head to the polls

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

Male redback spiders invite cannibalism through a ‘self-sacrificial somersault’ during sex – but why?

New research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous arachnid’s ‘weird mating behaviour’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11

New Zealand PM Luxon survives, sacks plotting minister

Chris Luxon has stared down his detractors, winning a second confidence vote this year to stay as New Zealand Prime Minister ahead of the November 7 election.

AAP · Aug 11

Flight paths and fridge magnets: how a fireball hunter tracked down New Zealand’s newest meteorite

A network of cameras helped guide a group of space enthusiasts to New Zealand’s 11th confirmed meteorite

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11

Gaffes, polls put New Zealand PM Luxon on the brink

Amid poor polling and a series of gaffes three months out from an election, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has called a snap meeting on his leadership.

AAP · Aug 11

NZ First says population trends are at a ‘crisis point’. The reality is not that simple

NZ First’s announcement of a policy to encourage New Zealanders to have more babies was made with dramatic urgency. But can we take the claim behind its Kiwi Kids Grant – that population trends are at a “crisis point” – at face value?

The Conversation · Aug 10

Women can lead with both heart and mind. Here’s why compassionate leadership matters now

When former New Zealand prime minister and activist Jacinda Ardern rejected the idea that empathy makes a leader weak, she named a contradiction many women know well. Women in leadership are often expected to be decisive but not too forceful, caring but not too soft, confident but never difficult. Yet…

The Conversation · Aug 10

Vietnam wants to harness its diaspora in Australia and NZ to boost its growth. It may face strong opposition

Vietnam’s top leader, Tô Lâm, is visiting Australia and New Zealand this week with a high-level delegation of ministers. He will be the first general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam – the highest political position in the country – to pay an official visit to both countries since…

The Conversation · Aug 10

Australia lead WTC standings as India look to revive campaign against Sri Lanka

Australia leads the World Test Championship standings with seven wins from eight matches. South Africa follows in second place, having secured three wins from four games. New Zealand is third, with four wins from six matches played so far. India, the two-time runners-up, faces pressure after recent defeats. Teams are…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

In 1910, New Zealand farmers abandoned cattle on a storm-battered island; after 83 years in isolation, one last cow helped save their unique bloodline

Nine cattle were introduced to Enderby Island for a failed farming experiment. These animals survived in isolation for nearly a century, adapting to harsh conditions. Conservation efforts led to the removal of most cattle, preserving genetic material. One cow, Lady, and her calf were rescued, ensuring the breed's survival. This…

The Times of India · Aug 9