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Where did life begin?
2 Nov 2017New Zealand scientists who are seeking answers to some of life's biggest questions have received $84.6 million in grants in this year's Marsden Fund.
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'Fake news' comes up trumps in word comp
A phrase that has dominated the headlines - and one Twitter feed in particular - has been named the word of the year.
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Fairfax to downsize daily papers
30 Oct 2017Fairfax newspapers will be moving to tabloid size from the middle of next year.
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Social media no competition to journalism - ComCom
Traditional media are not as threatened by social media as news managers say, the Commerce Commission said today during the Stuff/NZME merger hearing.
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Shared transport could remove most cars
22 Oct 2017A shared vehicle system could reduce the number of cars in cities to a little as 4 percent of current numbers, new research shows.
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Netsafe welcomes Twitter crackdown on sexual posts
20 Oct 2017A promised crackdown on sexual harassment by social media giant Twitter has been welcomed by New Zealand organisations who regularly deal with complaints online.
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Lurking in the corridors of power
Mediawatch - The politicians who negotiated our new government were pursued by a press pack throughout the process. Why did reporters spend draining days following their every move? Audio
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KRACK attack: What you need to know
17 Oct 2017Following warnings to avoid Wi-Fi after an international software hack, here's what you need to know.
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Panama Papers journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia killed in Malta car bomb
17 Oct 2017Journalist and anti-corruption blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia, who led the investigation into the Panama Papers scandal, has been killed by a car bomb. Audio
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Sean Plunket resigns from BSA
13 Oct 2017Former broadcaster Sean Plunket has resigned from the Broadcasting Standards Authority after he tweeted about Harvey Weinstein.
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New tech improves daily life for blind community
13 Oct 2017The blind community will soon have emails and e-books at their fingertips as innovators figure out ways to slash the cost of braille technology.
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Australian national security contractor hacked - report
10 Oct 2017The Australian government is set to release the details of a cyberattack on a national security contractor where large amounts of data were stolen.
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Turning up the noise on an unlikely 'teal deal'
Mediawatch - The left field idea of a National-Green government made many headlines this week. Audio
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'We have too few journalists in this country'
Mediawatch - Newsgathering boss and former political editor Brent Edwards has left RNZ after 16 years. Mediawatch asks him why and how he sees journalism today. Audio
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Too much talk about too few polls?
Mediawatch - Polls were aggressively promoted and returned wildly fluctuating results. Colin Peacock explores whether they mattered and if we need more or less polling in future. Audio
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Rocket Lab counts down to new test flight
27 Sep 2017NZ company Rocket Lab aims to deploy weather-mapping and ship-tracking satellites in its second launch.
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NZ ranks first for 'digital world' skills
27 Sep 2017New Zealand's education system is the best in the world for preparing young people for an increasingly digital and globalised world, a new study has found.
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Winston wins the web
27 Sep 2017Can't get a straight answer from Winston Peters about who he'll go into coalition with? Ask Google instead.
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Christchurch rolls out red carpet for The Changeover premiere
26 Sep 2017Christchurch last night hosted the world premiere of The Changeover, a film adaptation of Margaret Mahy's award-winning novel, starring newcomer Erana James. Video, Audio
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Facebook to share Russia-linked political adverts with investigators
22 Sep 2017Facebook will share 3000 Russia-linked political adverts with US investigators, its founder says.
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Robotics competition engaging Māori students
19 Sep 2017A new regional robotics competition is looking to boost science and technology participation rates among Māori children.
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'Weird' election advertising rules challenged
19 Sep 2017Hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders are now choosing advance voting, raising questions about the effectiveness of the polling day blackout.
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Virtual reality news: Tech gimmick or tool of the trade?
19 Sep 2017Mediawatch - Got your Viewmaster? Two recent New Zealand news projects have sought to use virtual reality and 360° video to immerse viewers in their stories. Audio
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Business owner slams Vodafone email move
14 Sep 2017An Auckland business owner says Vodafone's move to ditch its email service could cost him $20,000 in lost income and expenses. Audio
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