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The call of the suburbs
New Zealand's 1950s Christchurch School merged Scandinavian modernism with British brutalism, creating earthquake-resistant concrete homes that remain stylishly intact after decades of seismic challenges.
Turning the tide
Clean-ups organised by Sustainable Coastlines have rid New Zealand’s beaches of hundreds of tonnes of waste – and it’s just getting started.
10 countries using their influence for good in 2020
Our annual survey judges which nations’ soft-power strengths make the grade.
The way to build?
Canny property developers can create spaces that profit communities as well as their bottom lines.
Who’s open for business?
Aspiring entrepreneurs seek countries with good business regulations, a solid labour force and financial transparency. The nations that come out on top might not seem obvious. We report on two surprising places.
Affairs Briefing
Trump brings the fight to mayors, how India tested China’s resolve with a road, Germany learns from medical evacuations and the evolving role of landscaping.
Paint the town
Auckland’s commercial art scene is flourishing thanks to agile business models and an abundance of talent. We meet the gallerists championing their multicultural hometown.
Politics
Ethiopia tackles graft, electoral reform in New Zealand and Hong Kong’s decisive next vote.
