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The government says proposed move-on orders will tackle disorder. Critics argue they risk punishing homelessness while doing little to address its causes.
Commercial operators are launching more rockets and carrying more passengers than ever before. But international space law was written in the 1960s.
Warmer winters mean insect pests like wasps will likely spread further, while weedy plants and rats invade alpine zones, shrinking the refuge for endangered birds.
A full-scale earthquake test suggests a new generation of low-carbon timber-based buildings could remain usable after major shaking.
The bill treats a complex cluster of biological traits as if it were one settled thing, and ties legal meaning to the pretence.
As more services move online, a study based on interviews with over-65s reveals growing barriers to staying connected, informed and independent.
The latest research on menopause hormone therapy is reassuring, showing little to no association with stroke and blood clots, but benefits for bone health.
Labour’s proposed capital gains tax has revived a debate long deemed politically toxic. But growing pressure on NZ’s tax system is making it harder to avoid.
As an overhauled rulebook for commercial forestry comes into force, there are concerns it could weaken safeguards as climate risks intensify.
Borrowed from psychiatry, the term “ontological security” describes how nations understand themselves and their place in the world – and how it can break down.
As AI models become cheaper and more attractive, they will likely encourage new uses and higher volumes of use – erasing any efficiency gains.
Defence Minister Chris Penk has inadvertently highlighted a major tension between increased defence spending and New Zealand’s nuclear-free policy.
New research reveals maternal vaccination drops with each pregnancy. This means later-born children are less protected but at higher risk of infectious illness.
In this adaptation of her bestselling memoir, Jacinda Ardern turns inward toward the psychological terrain of her own self-doubt – and how to overcome it.
Budget 2026 offered useful support for small firms. But building blocks are not the same as a productivity blueprint.
Countries including the US, UK, Canada use consistent sentencing guidelines. Is it time that New Zealand follows suit?
The popular new drug can bring dramatic weight loss for some patients. But for NZ, tackling a rising obesity epidemic is likely to require much broader change.
Some new spending initiatives in health should add value, but the budget lacks a long-term vision for building cross-party consensus on improving healthcare.
Budget 2026 increases road spending – while offering limited support for public transport, emissions cuts and climate resilience.
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