18 Feb: Gunned down on Saturday morning, the man dubbed the world’s first openly gay Imam was as loved as he was controversial. A friend and scholar reflects.... more
16 Feb: Catholic Education Tasmania told a parliamentary inquiry that someone in a gay or de facto relationship would not be promoted to senior leadership positions within its schools. Equality Tasmania is concerned that it breaches state anti-discrimination laws.... more
14 Feb: Charter schools enjoy smaller classes and better teacher-pupil ratios. But big questions remain about their success rates – and why the public system isn’t better resourced.... more
11 Feb: US withdrawal from the WHO and of all foreign aid will have dire consequences for Africa. It’s time the continent took responsibility for its own people.... more
RUGBY Injuries have forced the Chiefs to keep All Blacks first five Damian McKenzie at fullback for Friday's Super Rugby tussle with the Crusaders in Hamilton More...
BUSINESS Fonterra has chosen to name its consumer business Mainland Group -- rather than Anchor - as it looks for a buyer, through either a trade sale or an Initial Public Offering More...