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Are we slowly shifting away from democracy and towards authoritarianism?

By The Editorial Board • 21 February 2026, 9:30PM

When the rest of the nation is handed their $150 back to school support, families in Faasaleleaga No.2 will be the only ones without it. Their fault is that their matai are unwilling to apologise to Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt.

By The Editorial Board • 21 February 2026, 9:30PM

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