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New ferry names: Winston calls it woke, but debating Cook’s legacy is nothing new
Christening the new interisland ferries Kupe and Cook is a reminder that what we name things matters, shaping our sense of ourselves over time.
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The Commonwealth Games are here, with fewer sports, more nations and an uncertain future
The Commonwealth Games’ future will depend on affordable hosting, strong stories and benefits that remain after the podiums are packed away.
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80-million-year-old snake fossil sheds light on why lizards lost their limbs and started slithering
Snakes lost their limbs millions of years ago to become undulating, scaly tubes of muscles. Scientists are finally figuring out why.
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How telehealth is fuelling a surge in ADHD scripts in a business model that benefits the rich
Yes, telehealth has improved access for people seeking ADHD treatment. But a new study suggests it’s also a money spinner.
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Victorian teachers are striking again. Money alone won’t get them back to school
This is the latest escalation in a dispute with the state government that has been running since mid-2025.
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As missiles fly, Iranians are turning to art, culture and memes to find community
Despite ongoing security concerns and threats against infrastructure, the Iranian public has maintained a noticeable presence in public and online.
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‘A river is our life force’: why Indigenous cultural values must be visible in conservation
An animal, plant, landscape or waterway may be culturally vital even if not rare or threatened.
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As the games begin, what does the Commonwealth mean and what purpose does it serve?
The British Empire has long since folded. But the Commonwealth of Nations remains a global collective of like-minded countries.
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The brain rewires itself for motherhood. We now know more about how
A study in mice reveals how pregnancy hormones influence the brain’s reward system, helping explain why newborns become a mother’s priority.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s removal of two top defence officials highlights the role of morale in long wars
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Defense Minister Fedorov and Gen. Syrskyi amid military tensions. What does it mean for the country’s war effort?
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Strange Health wins best health and wellbeing podcast award
Strange Health video podcast wins podcast award.
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Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey reveals a darker, less triumphant heroism
Nolan’s Odysseus is a traumatised hero who survives but must live with the cost others have paid for his actions.