NZ government has promised to double exports (again) – but as history shows, this is easier said than done
Governments regularly focus on doubling exports to improve the economy. While the goal may be aspirational, there are ways to ...
From securing pets to building ‘insect hotels’ – here are 7 ways to attract birds to your garden
New research highlights the need for a broader approach to attracting fairy-wrens and other beloved birds to our gardens.
What’s the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? One’s a medical emergency
heat exhaustion: when the body loses water due to excessive sweating, leading to a rise in core body temperature (but still ...
Manufacturing crisis: the challenge of Trump 2.0’s ‘power in chaos’ for other democracies
The second Trump presidency is likely to foster instability, uncertainty and fear at home and abroad. But other countries can ...
Coalition still ahead in latest polls, but some promising news for Labor
So far this year, Morgan, YouGov and Freshwater have released new polls. These are marked by a line connecting the new polls ...
Superannuation is complicated. A guaranteed government income in retirement would be simpler
Research suggests having an income that is guaranteed to last until death can reduce stress and boost retirees’ spending.
Genital herpes is on the rise. Here’s what to know about this common infection
According to recent estimates from the World Health Organization, more than one in five people aged 15–49 live with genital ...
Allies or enemies? Trump’s threats against Canada and Greenland put NATO in a tough spot
It may be too extreme for Canada or Denmark to view the U.S. as an enemy in the wake of Trump annexation threats, but the ...
What does Trump have in store for the world in his second term? History provides some clues
Second acts in politics have historically been marred by leaders who are unable, or unwilling, to adjust to unexpected ...
K Sello Duiker, a rock star of South African literature, died 20 years ago. How his work lives on
He explored the darker realities of South African life in three novels before his untimely passing at the age of 30.
Aussie film Take My Hand is a sweet love story – but it misses the mark in depicting chronic illness
Ultimately, Take My Hand misses the mark in representing the complexity of living with multiple sclerosis – but its depictions of care are worth talking about.