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DEEP DIVE: Why do so many Kiwis come to Australia?

Do you know a Kiwi in Australia? 

Chances are good that you do, because young Kiwis are coming here in record numbers.

It's being called a "brain drain", and with the median age of people leaving 29 ex…

Published on 10 hours ago

THE SHAKEUP: Quiet piggy, being the lil sis of Sky Sports + drinking alone

From changing his mind on the release of the Epstein files, to lashing out at reporters, there's been a bit on for Donald Trump. 

And the Sky Sports TikTok channel for female sports fans has collapsed…

Published on 23 hours ago

Why IUD rates are so low + how betting companies kept Dylan addicted

When it comes to contraceptives, we aren't opting for methods like the IUD or implant in Australia anywhere near as much as people in other countries are. 

The federal government's made IUD insertion …

Published on 1 day, 23 hours ago

INTERVIEW: Losing $300k before you're 30

Dylan's gambling started at school, and it just got worse from there.

To fuel his bets, he reckons he started borrowing money from friends, but as the addiction spiralled out of control he resorted to…

Published on 2 days, 12 hours ago

AI (over)hype, CSIRO job cuts + is hip hop in trouble?

Has an AI investment frenzy created a "bubble"? And if so, is it going to burst? Google's boss has weighed in with a warning: if AI stocks go bust, no company will be safe. 

Also: scientists are askin…

Published on 2 days, 23 hours ago

Hair loss drug 'crash', Kiwis leaving NZ + the Gaza plan

Do you use a hair loss drug? A vocal minority of younger users of finasteride are speaking out about the rare but potentially long-lasting mental health side effects.

Plus: the UN Security Council has…

Published on 3 days, 23 hours ago

Is Sussan Ley giving up on the climate + Trump's Epstein backflip

After months of unanswered questions and speculation, the Coalition has finally unveiled an energy policy, ditching emissions targets and focusing on lower power prices.

So what about doing something …

Published on 4 days, 23 hours ago

DEEP DIVE: What does the science say about trans athletes?

Could trans athletes be banned from women's sport at the 2028 Olympic Games?

We don't know for sure, but the International Olympic Committee is considering a ban and the US government has already bann…

Published on 1 week ago

THE SHAKEUP: Dodgy psychics, Big Brother + are the Liberals okay?

Is pretty privilege a double-edged sword? Is it okay to rank people by intelligence? It's been a big week for Big Brother, with the live stream reality show returning from hiatus to kick off multiple…

Published on 1 week ago

Australia's first treaty, dumping net zero + nuclear Armageddon

History was made in Australia today, with the first treaty with Aboriginal people signed into law in Victoria. So what will change?

Also, the Liberal party has officially dropped net zero as its clima…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago