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Parents are worried they’re about to lose a system that works and are wondering what will actually be there when their child needs help.
Authorities in Greek and Roman times tried hard to put limits on gambling. They weren’t particularly successful.
Technical fixes to AI systems aren’t enough. What’s needed is an overhaul of AI eco-systems to ensure they’re more inclusive.
A recent case involving a patient harmed in an overcrowded ED highlights the need for a fresh look at how NZ investigates clinical errors.
New research shows Question Time has increasingly focused on the prime minister, raising questions about the ‘presidentialisation’ of Australian politics.
The current debate risks turning into a zero-sum choice between screens and pen and paper.
Compost, manure and food waste can be turned into biofertilisers made from natural materials.
Only 3% of spending on natural hazards focuses on reducing risk, allowing governments to shift liability but leaving communities unprepared.
Brains scans show a signature linked to a dissolved separation between the self and the world.
There are lessons from the COVID pandemic about why withdrawal rules are so strict.
Two new executive orders take aim at aspects of birthright citizenship the high court did not address in its June 2026 ruling.
Clearer information about energy costs could help home buyers make lower-carbon choices without requiring them to compromise on affordability, space or location.