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Are we missing the point of what a democratically elected leadership is?

By The Editorial Board • 20 January 2026, 10:00PM

Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt’s authoritarian style of leadership and recent actions are of concern and unbecoming of a democratically elected leader.

By The Editorial Board • 20 January 2026, 10:00PM

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The normalisation of selling meth is a dangerous precedent

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By The Editorial Board • 16 January 2026, 8:00PM

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Rugby, politics and government interference

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By The Editorial Board • 18 January 2026, 9:00PM

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A position of trust not only for the government but also for the people

On Monday, Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa announced Mauga Precious Chang as the ...