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What is the psychological toll of extreme weather emergencies?
Auckland was hit by torrential rain once again this week, stirring up memories of the record-breaking flooding seen in January.
Those memories seeme…
3 years, 1 month ago
What is the state of New Zealand's up and down economy?
Two major financial reports have given a glimpse at the state of Aotearoa's economy.
The financial stability report and unemployment figures gave us …
3 years, 1 month ago
How can we better predict intense rainfall?
Much of the North Island is once again flooding amid an absolutely heaving severe downpour.
Schools have been evacuated across Auckland and Northland…
3 years, 1 month ago
How Elizabeth Kerekere's resignation impacts the Greens - and Labour
Having one MP resign from their party mid-term is rare enough in Aotearoa – but to have two from the same electorate is basically unheard of.
Yet day…
3 years, 1 month ago
After the Coronation - what's next for Charles III's reign?
King Charles the Third has officially been coronated, in an extravagant state affair that has not been seen in the Commonwealth for 70 years.
And the…
3 years, 1 month ago
US writers' strike explained: How it will impact the film and TV industry
Hollywood is on strike.
Around eleven thousand screenwriters have put down their pens and picked up a placard instead, after negotiations between the…
3 years, 1 month ago
Why has Meka Whaitiri abandoned Labour for Te Pāti Māori?
Now former Minister Meka Whaitiri has blindsided her bosses by announcing that she will resign from the Labour Party and stand for Te Pāti Māori in t…
3 years, 1 month ago
Stadium wars - which events arena will triumph?
Eden Park is looking to safeguard its place as our national stadium with a multimillion-dollar renovation.
This would include improving the stands an…
3 years, 1 month ago
Why do Governments spend so much on consultants?
The Government has spent millions upon millions of dollars on outside consultants pursuing major policy ideas.
This is despite Prime Minister Chris H…
3 years, 1 month ago
What to expect from King Charles' Coronation
The countdown to the Coronation is on.
Eight months after the death of his mother, Charles the Third will go through his formal investiture as King, …
3 years, 1 month ago