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Thunderstorms are noisily kicking off summer in NZ – what’s driving them?

The rumble of thunderstorms across the country this week is a noisy reminder that summer is arriving – and with it, the mix of heat, humidity and unstable air that fuels these bursts of wild weather.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tim Ayres on the AI rollout’s looming ‘bumps and glitches’

The federal government released its National AI Strategy this week, confirming it has dropped its earlier proposal for mandatory guardrails for high-risk artificial intelligence (AI).

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How Starlink is connecting remote First Nations communities – and creating new divides

In the Cape York community of Wujal Wujal, local service providers used to hold their breath every time a big storm rolled in. Cloud cover could knock out their satellite internet just when they needed it most.

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The way Australia produces food is unique. Our updated dietary guidelines have to recognise this

You might know Australia’s dietary guidelines from the famous infographics showing the types and quantities of foods we should eat to have a healthy diet.

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Coral reefs have orchestrated Earth’s climate for 250 million years

When we think of coral reefs, we picture bright fish, clear water and colourful corals. But reefs have also shaped the planet in deeper ways.

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Three ways climate change affects mental health – and why the story is more hopeful than it might seem

As headlines about heatwaves, floods and wildfires become more frequent, many people report a growing sense of worry about what climate change means for their future. Some recent media reports have even suggested that emotions like “eco-grief” could drive people toward unhealthy coping strategies, including increased use of alcohol or…

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Adults like to talk about ‘big school’. This can make the change seem scary for some children

Starting school is a time of great anticipation and excitement for young children and families. The buildup can last for months as children go to orientation days, and families prepare with new uniforms, bags and lunch boxes. Significant adults in the child’s life are eager to celebrate this time.

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The tiny clue that reveals if an animal has been illegally smuggled

If someone mentions criminal gangs, you might think of drug trafficking or financial crime. But one of the most persistent illegal trades in the world flies largely under the radar: wildlife smuggling.

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Is postmodernism wrecking science? In a provocative book, scientists weigh the evidence

Science may be a tried and tested way of knowing what we know, but it’s under threat. In Australia, leading science agency CSIRO is expected to cut up to 350 research roles. A CSIRO staffer said it was among the worst cuts the agency has ever seen.

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What’s working from home doing to your mental health? We tracked 16,000 Australians to find out

Working from home has become a fixture of Australian work culture, but its effect on mental health is still widely debated.

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The clock is ticking on a golden opportunity for real change in Australia

The May 2026 federal budget will mark one year since the Albanese government’s unexpected landslide win at the last election.

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With a sneaky tweak, the government has made welfare recipients guilty until proven innocent

In the flurry of action in Parliament House in the final moments of the sitting year, the government passed a bill that escaped the attention of most.

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When did people first arrive in Australasia? New archaeogenetics study dates it to 60,000 years ago

The question of when people first arrived in the land mass that now comprises much of Australasia has long been a source of scientific debate.

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Gaza’s once-growing economy is nearing total collapse

Gaza is going through one of the most severe economic collapses the world has seen in modern times. According to a UN report published in late November, the average income per person there is now just US$161 (£122) a year. Before 2007, when Israel imposed a blockade of Gaza after…

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How Hollywood horror’s ‘killer wolf’ trope is sabotaging rewilding efforts

Wolves are returning across Europe – but not to the UK and Ireland, where public support is lukewarm at best. Ecologists point out their benefits, while farmers worry about their livestock. But another influence on public opinion is rarely discussed: Hollywood’s obsession with the wolf as a monster.

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Twenty experts on the book that got them through their 20s – part two

Your 20s can be an intense decade. In the words of Taylor Swift, those years are “happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time”. Many of us turn to literature to guide us through the highs and the lows of this formative time. We asked 20 of our academic…

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Thirty years after the Balkans peace deal, a different US leadership is fumbling the war in Ukraine

Thirty years ago, on December 14 1995, the presidents of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia signed the Dayton agreement. The treaty ended three years of bloodshed in what was, at the time, the largest war in Europe since 1945.

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Why the £18 million for playgrounds in the budget is so important – and how it should be spent

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent budget included an investment of £18 million to be spent, over two years, on up to 200 playgrounds across England.

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People with dyspraxia are at high risk of falling – and it’s too often overlooked

For many people with dyspraxia, falling is not an accident but a daily reality. It begins in childhood, shaping confidence and independence, and often continues throughout adult life.

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Why everyday stress can make MS symptoms worse

When actor Christina Applegate recently told her followers on Instagram that her legs were “busted” because stress makes her multiple sclerosis (MS) worse, many people with the condition immediately recognised the feeling.

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Jury trials: what the UK government’s plan to limit them would mean for victims, defendants and courts

Justice secretary David Lammy has announced one of the most significant changes to criminal justice in England and Wales in decades, by scrapping the use of jury trials for most offences that carry a likely jail sentence of less than three years.

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Why British Museum has ended 15-year Japan Tobacco deal – and what it means for future partnerships

The British Museum has ended its controversial 15-year sponsorship with Japan Tobacco International (JTI).

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It’s not you – some typefaces feel different

Have you ever thought a font looked “friendly” or “elegant”? Or felt that Comic Sans was somehow unserious? You’re not imagining it.

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High-stakes tests are common in England’s schools – and they’re linked to a fear of failure

The UK government has committed to reducing the amount of time pupils spend in GCSE exams in England by up to three hours on average. This comes after recommendations to cut exam time were made in an independent review of the national curriculum and school assessment.

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Wake Up Dead Man: an enjoyable slice of murderous Christmassy fun

Murder has never been as comforting as in the Knives Out series, whose third instalment, Wake Up Dead Man, is out now in cinemas and will be available to stream from December 12 as one of Netflix’s Christmas offerings. It clocks in at nearly two and a half hours of…

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