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By Jo Moir, RNZ political editor Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins says National is only in pole position to form a government in New Zealand because it “manipulated the electoral system”. “There are a lot of people very angry about the direction that the country has been heading under this government, and you actually see
Current overhang provisions skew proportional representation and provide incentives to distort the electoral system. But finding a fair solution is proving difficult.
Surprising midterm elections that create new majorities on Capitol Hill look to be revolutions in the days after they occur. Years later, they often appear to be more complex – and less significant.
With deep political divisions at home and multiple crises abroad, forming a government – and keeping it together – won’t be easy.
Aging in place means more than asking older adults where they want to live. Communities and governments must provide supports as needs change.
Bacteriophages could help fight antibiotic-resistant infections. New research reveals how their genes work – and may help scientists engineer more effective viruses.
Unis must engage deeply with the discussion about how to adapt to artificial intelligence. Otherwise they risk becoming redundant.
We asked more than 10,000 students about how they use artificial intelligence for study and how they feel about the technology. This is what we found.
Global emissions reductions have not been enough to stop global warming passing 1.5°C in the next few years.
Induction is often recommended when a pregnancy goes over 41 weeks to reduce the risk of stillbirth. But it’s not consequence-free.
A potentially record-shattering El Niño is currently forming in the Pacific. Having more time to prepare could save lives.
Travellers will have a smoother checkout. But the hosts are not happy.