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Are kiwi and moa really immigrants from Australia?
17 Sep 2024New research putting forward the claim is contentious .
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Labour is talking about a wealth tax again - What does that mean?
11 Sep 2024Analysis - Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins recently revealed the party is looking once again at its tax policy, including a possible wealth tax or a "capital income tax".
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What's the verdict on Fred again..'s latest?
15 Sep 2024Review: While Ten Days does uplift the spirit, it may not be the game-changer some anticipated. Video
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Are New Zealanders really 'sick and tired' of cycleways?
Analysis - The transport minister's claim is not backed up by the facts, a survey shows.
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Okay Kaya explores Norwegian roots with quirky new record
15 Sep 2024Review: Okay Kaya continues to captivate with her eclectic and introspective new album, Oh My God - That's So Me. Video
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Could 'slow tourism' be the answer to an overtourism backlash?
10 Sep 2024Analysis - Overtourism isn't just about too many people in one place. It's also about how people travel, Amy Ermann writes.
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The Week in Politics: Seymour's dragon soon to be unleashed
13 Sep 2024Analysis - David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is a step closer to Parliament, and Chris Hipkins' hints his party could go into the next election with a radical tax policy.
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What’s the answer? All Blacks can’t get it going when it counts
8 Sep 2024Analysis - Another loss sees the All Blacks slump to three defeats in their last four games, Jamie Wall tries to understand why.
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Is New Zealand ready for the next big space race?
Analysis - Space has rapidly become more hostile for geopolitical reasons, but what are the threats, and what is New Zealand doing to assess them?
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The ozone hole will keep opening for decades. Here's why it matters
8 Sep 2024At this time of year, as the sun rises over Antarctica, a "hole" opens in Earth's ozone layer - with big impacts for NZ.
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Review: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds soar with new album
8 Sep 2024Wild God arrives as a pleasantly uplifting surprise, in contrast with the sombre and sobering tone of its predecessor, Ghosteen. Video
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Harris-Trump debate takeaways: Dog eating, crowd sizes and abortion battles
11 Sep 2024Analysis - Trump's temper, Harris on abortion and a last-minute Taylor Swift cameo? Here's five quick takeaways from the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
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Last minute gang law change risks making a bad law worse
6 Sep 2024Analysis: While the government has argued the new rules will act as an effective deterrent to gang membership, it is not clear how these laws will stand up.
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Review: Ravyn Lenae delves deep in soulful new album
8 Sep 2024Ravyn Lenae's distinct falsetto and eclectic mix of R&B and pop styles blossom on her new record Bird's Eye. Video
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Just how 'dolphin friendly' is your tin of tuna?
5 Sep 2024Analysis: Labelling on many seafood products sold in New Zealand is so vague it may serve as greenwashing, writes Kathryn Bradbury.
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New pāua species found off remote NZ islands
3 Sep 2024'The pāua that clings to the sea': A new species of abalone found only in waters off Three Kings Islands/Manawatāwhi.
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Is New Zealand pulling its weight on climate change in the Pacific?
Analysis - The question has been left lingering after the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum, with Aotearoa taking a back seat on a climate and disaster resilience fund and a new report pointing the finger.
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Electricity demand will jump as NZ decarbonises - can renewable generation keep up?
This is happening in the face of climate change, higher risk of dry years, and high projected growth in electricity demand, Alan Brent writes.
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US voters speak many languages, but non-English campaigning remains risky
22 Aug 2024Analysis - While languages are inextricably interlinked with identity, they are also becoming a political hot potato, academics say.
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The right to disconnect from work is growing globally. Why is NZ lagging?
21 Aug 2024Analysis - When the time is right, the government should implement rules giving workers a true right to disconnect and privacy outside the workplace, experts say.
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Outdated and imprecise: Why it's time we retired the term 'race relations'
20 Aug 2024Opinion - Used or understood in the wrong way, 'race relations' has the potential to harm social cohesion, increase political polarisation, and distract from the actual policy issues being debated…
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The warning signs that may mean you need to slow down
5 Sep 2024Staying busy all the time has potential long-term health implications says clinical psychologist Karen Nimmo. Audio
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Would you willingly pay for something with your face?
You have probably opened your smartphone using your face. But are you willing to use your face to pay for your morning coffee?
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The Week in Politics: No quick fix for the energy crisis
Analysis - Government seeks solutions to the energy crisis, the media sees through Luxon's assault on councils, and the question is asked: "Where's Chippy?"
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