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Whatever the outcome at today’s caucus meeting, Christopher Luxon has been found wanting as a political leader. But so has Labour’s Chris Hipkins.
Ever wondered what it really means to make a citizen’s arrest? It’s more complicated and risky than you might think, despite the latest changes to the Crimes Act.
NZ First’s Kiwi Kids Grant is tied up with the party’s broader immigration policies. But a ‘baby bonus’ for citizens won’t necessarily achieve the intended outcome.
As AI transforms graduate careers, universities should rethink when students specialise and how they combine disciplinary expertise with broader skills.
Idle vessels accumulate biofouling quickly, especially in tropical waters. But there are precautions other ports can take against alien pests, parasites or disease.
The history of electoral reform in NZ is full of policy surprises. But the prime minister’s latest announcement still makes little political sense.
New research reveals a magnitude 8.5 earthquake is likely to trigger a cascade of problems for NZ’s freight networks. But how many are avoidable?
New research shows that Canadian attacks on Indigenous rights are part of a clear international trend of what’s known as recolonization.
New research shows disabled people remain overlooked in climate policy, despite lived experience that could help build more resilient communities.
Singing in a choir helps people regain their voice and reduces social isolation and the sense of loss that often follows diagnosis with a brain condition.
As democratic socialists make inroads into mainstream US politics, one loaded word is doing a lot of work for their ideological opponents.
New Zealand is lifting its defence spending while deepening its military ties with Australia. But what happens when it needs to say no?
History suggests that without legal and moral accountability, reconciliation and durable peace will remain elusive.
On its own, the Drug Overdose (Assistance Protection) Legislation Bill is no magic bullet. But it would add to an existing range of effective harm-reduction tools.
Mindfulness can change how we experience time, making it easier to wait for future rewards without relying on greater willpower.
AI data centres are contentious for consuming large resources. But with the right incentives and regulation, can they make for more flexible electricity systems?
Wetlands are increasingly appreciated for their role in flood prevention and as carbon sinks. But they also act as a crucial food source for the wider catchment.
New Zealand needs more social housing and affordable rentals, but also better pathways for working renters to become home owners.
A ‘use it or lose it’ paid parental leave policy like Sweden’s could encourage more new fathers to share the early child-rearing months.
Nearly 80% of New Zealand’s vital community care providers experience workplace violence. But like the workers themselves, the problem remains largely invisible.


















