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The Weekend: Leaders with poor convictions and scripted communications

Shadow of an empty shopping cart cast on a sunlit concrete surface, with the cart's metallic structure partially visible in the bottom right corner.

We need to stop shadow-boxing on competition

We are in an information war – and we are losing

National former minister Andrew Bayly standing in a suit in a field, with right arm extended in a grabbing motion. Two colleagues flank him

When was the last time you ‘held’ your colleague?

Madeleine Chapman

A window with a taped circular emblem displays a sign resembling a gravestone that reads, "RIP USAID 1961-2025." Below it, there are a bouquet of white flowers and yellow flowers. The American flag is reflected faintly in the window.

Who does the shutdown of USAID really hurt?

Two men in suits smiling. A sign with "SELL" in bold letters is held between them. The background features stylized, abstract plant shapes on a gradient green backdrop.

No penance in privatisation

A black and white collage showing Brian Tamaki, Simon Court and Mark Mitchell with "The Weekend" branding over the top

The Weekend: This week felt like 2017

Madeleine Chapman

Collage showing a woman's serious expression and a child's silhouette, with text discussing Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. Headlines question the impact of its repeal on health outcomes for Māori children and mention evidence being sought.

Can Canada and the US guide the way on Indigenous child protection?

Luke Fitzmaurice-Brown and Kaea Hudson

Windbag: Begonia House and the hypocrisy of ‘nice-to-haves’

A grayscale image showing Brian Tamaki in a jacket speaking into a microphone. Surrounding him are red abstract scribbles, large quotation marks, a megaphone with a spiral design and two tiny mice. The background is a black and red geometric shape.

When protest isn’t peaceful, you don’t have to be a church mouse about condemning it

Anna Rawhiti-Connell