Your house may be a haven for wildlife. It’s time we design homes with nature in mind
A new study reveals thousands of native animals are taking up residence in Australian homes.

A Tasmanian man allegedly murdered his mother, but it’s not legally considered family violence. Why?
The tragic case reveals a structural blind spot created by a family violence definition, making it harder for victim-survivors to get the help they need.

School rarely goes to plan. Here are 9 ways students can deal with setbacks and change
A new study looks at how students’ capacity to handle adversity relates to their ability to manage changes at school.

Our pay is called a ‘salary’, but were Roman soldiers really paid in salt?
It’s an attractively neat idea. But when it came to paying Roman soldiers, coins did the job admirably.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sarah Hanson-Young on why progressives need to ‘take on’ One Nation
The Greens’ longest serving federal politician said politics ‘isn’t working’ for ordinary voters and all parties need to do better at addressing their grievances.

John Galliano’s Met Gala exhibition was cancelled, but his influence on fashion can’t be erased
The scandal surrounding Galliano marks one of the most significant falls from grace in modern fashion history.

Israel ready to ‘forcibly remove’ Gaza population but awaiting US approval
Asia Pacific Report Israel has plans ready to forcibly remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip but is waiting for the United States to figure out where to take them, the Defence Minister has boasted, reports The New Arab and news agencies. Forced displacement of civilians in occupied territory is considered a war crime under the

Volatile electorate delivers mixed results for all parties in latest polls
Recent polls carry good news and bad news for all parties – and their leaders.

Pacific Islands Forum: Should outside nations be allowed at the leaders’ summit?
By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific in Koror, Palau The Solomon Islands is asking its fellow Pacific Island Forum (PIF) members to reconsider the presence of dialogue partners at the regional body’s annual leaders meeting, RNZ Pacific understands. The issue was raised at a closed meeting of the PIF on Wednesday morning in Palau, with

NZ’s new medicines fast-track promises quicker approvals. But what about access?
A new system to approve medicines faster has been introduced. But barriers facing RSV protections shows why that’s only one step towards getting them to patients.

Melanesian countries to review Indonesia’s status at MSG if no action on West Papua visit
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Melanesian countries are pushing Indonesia to facilitate a long-requested visit to West Papua by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights or have its membership in their regional bloc reviewed. A request for the visit was made by Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) countries back in 2019, but it has

Andy Burnham’s first PMQs: here’s what we learned from this bloodless affair
There were a few hints of the kind of prime minister Burnham aspires to be.

Huge genetic study finds strong links between DNA and personality traits
A study of more than 1 million people found genetic influences on the Big Five traits that shape our personality.

Art Centre Melbourne workers face a battle between industrial and cultural policy
Disputes from 1944 to today trace the increasingly central role of government funding in shaping working conditions in the arts.

Can Australian businesses legally ban customers from using smart glasses?
An outright ban is legally risky. Here are some safer options.

Thousands of Australians received infected blood, over decades. Now they’ll have their say
Thousands of Australians unwittingly contracted HIV and hepatitis C before donated blood was routinely tested. Could a new Senate inquiry mean fairer compensation?

Trust is key: why home energy upgrades need more than rebates
Research suggests relationships are key to ensuring home energy upgrade programs work.

Top 30 NZ news media you should follow this election and the Top 5 you should ignore – The Daily Blog
COMMENTARY: By Martyn Bradbury, editor and publisher of The Daily Blog This New Zealand general election on November 7 has an enormous amount at stake. If this hard-right coalition government gets re-elected to cement into place 19th Century Settler White Privilege using an anti-Māori, anti-Treaty, anti-beneficiary, anti-worker, anti-renter and anti-environment agenda for their donors interests,…

Yosemite, again in corporate crosshairs, embodies the long war over US national park privatization
Debate over turning public national park land into private profit dates back more than a century.

How underwater ‘booms’ could provide earlier warning of deadly volcanic tsunamis
Underwater sound signals created by 2022’s enormous Hunga eruption have pointed scientists to a new way to warn people of unpredictable volcanic tsunamis.

Victoria plans to get prisoners to help maintain roads. How common is prison work in Australia and what are the issues?
At best, prison work programs increase the chances of successful reintegration after release. At worst, they can be exploitative.

A landmark UN report says the world will overshoot the 1.5°C climate target. What happens now?
It’s no longer possible to hold climate change to 1.5. But it’s not game over – it’s game on.

Despite losing everything, communities along the Nepal-Tibet border are helping each other rebuild
Villagers are picking up the pieces after a catastrophic flash flood ripped through the region.

Australia’s economy grows by 2.1%, but people’s living standards aren’t keeping pace
The growth figures for June beat expectations – helped in part by record EV sales. But on a per-person basis, the economy is not doing so well.

Why Israel and Turkey are trading insults and jockeying for power in neighbouring Syria
Both sides say they do not want war. But both have soldiers in Syria, raising the risk of miscalculation.

Is sleep training likely to help or harm your baby?
Sleep is a learnt skill. While some babies learn to go to sleep easily, others need more help.

There’s a political push to ban pornography depicting choking. Would this work?
Politicians from the two major parties have suggested adopting laws similar to those in the United Kingdom, but enforcing them would be challenging.

Barring access and ‘positive’ news: how the Chinese government has controlled the narrative during the Tibet floods
The government has emphasised positive coverage of rescue efforts in Tibet. Across the border in Nepal, foreign journalists are telling a different story.

Raygun turned her Olympic flop into a media career. Now Netflix is helping with the rewrite
Netflix’s new documentary Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly tries to show the human behind the memes – but lacks thorough interrogation.

Interest rates have gone up again. Why it won’t affect the prices that matter most
The Reserve Bank has increased the official cash rate to 2.75%. But much of the inflation affecting New Zealand wallets is imported and beyond the bank’s control.

US expected to announce major fuel security deal at Pacific Islands Forum
By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific in Koror, Palau The United States is set to announce a fuel security deal worth US$60 million for the Pacific region, RNZ Pacific understands. Details are yet to be finalised, but RNZ Pacific understands it was discussed at a closed dialogue partners meeting at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)

Google’s AI overviews reinforce some conspiracy theories – new research
A new study shows stronger guardrails on search engines are needed to prevent the spread and legitimisation of conspiratorial beliefs.

Pacific leaders urged to be united behind 2050 climate action vision
By L.N. Reklai in Koror, Palau Pacific Islands Forum leaders are being urged to strengthen regional unity and ensure the Forum remains firmly Pacific-led as member countries work to deliver the goals of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. Outgoing Forum Chair Solomon Islands and incoming Chair Palau, at the opening ceremony of

Families waiting for news from Nepal and Tibet will feel both hope and despair – and this can change minute to minute
As a supporter or friend, you don’t need to have the answers, and you shouldn’t speculate. Here’s how to just be there and offer practical support.

Why the rise in government debt is freaking out the bond market
With no clear plan to curb government spending in the US or in Australia, investors are pushing up interest rates to decade highs.

5 programs that show what ABC Indigenous made possible – and what we could lose if it’s axed
The ABC wants to dismantle the department behind some of its best television – and the best Australian television ever.

Despite years of rain, Blue Mountains forests still haven’t recovered from the Black Summer megafires
Heavy rains after the Black Summer megafires drove rapid regrowth of plants. But these signs of recovery can hide the true story.

Before the infinity nets, there was ‘The Pacific Ocean’ – what origin stories focusing on Yayoi Kusama’s mental illness miss about her art
Retrospectives on Yayoi Kusama often point to mental illness as the source of her inspiration. But before she made it big, she was a young girl inspired by traveling the world for the first time.

Integrating Cree worldview with western psychology: Q&A with a psychotherapist
In his new book, Cree behavioural scientist Louis Busch walks readers through teachings from several prominent Indigenous Knowledge Holders to reveal how suffering can provide both personal insight and communal strength.

What to do if your vote is challenged: Practical advice for midterm elections
On Election Day, you go to vote – and you’re told you’re not registered or you’re not eligible to vote. A civil rights lawyer provides a guide so voters can know their rights to cast a ballot.

Sanctions and bombs won’t end the war in Iran. Trump is running out of options against an intractable foe
The Trump administration is trying every tactic to get Iran to capitulate, but there is only one path forward for both sides.

Australia is eyeing a world-first ‘fair and reasonable’ test for data collection and privacy
New rules on what companies can do with personal information include tighter consent requirements, a ‘right to be forgotten’, and a simple test for what’s OK.

Bird flu could devastate Macquarie Island. Why are we removing the scientists we need to understand it?
The federal government’s actions could leave the island’s wildlife more vulnerable to H5N1.

Victoria’s First Nations body breaks new ground in support of prisoners’ ‘open air’ rights
For the first time since its creation, Gellung Warl is challenging the Victorian government on a legislative bill that passed parliament.

Who should assume the risk when art gets controversial – the artist or their employer?
Australia’s artists show courage by making risky, boundary-pushing art. But there aren’t enough courageous organisations willing to back them.

How does the cancer drug Keytruda work? And how is it different to chemo?
Monoclonal antibody drugs like Keytruda attack cancer cells in a different way to chemotherapy drugs.

Australians could soon be able to choose what appears in their social media feed. How would this work?
People should have meaningful choices about the systems organising their attention.

Children’s picture books reflect changing attitudes to languages and can support revitalisation
The use of te reo Māori in picture books has been increasing since 1970. The relative space given to Māori and English reflects status changes of both languages.

Peters blasts Solomon Islands cabinet ministers for move against PM Wale
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has blasted Solomon Islands cabinet ministers who moved against their leader on the eve of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has been forced home to deal with a motion of no confidence from his

Australia has spent 25 years ‘stopping the boats’, but that’s not the same as controlling migration
Asylum seeker policy showed toughness in one small, but highly visible, part of the system while creating room to loosen policy everywhere else.

Not eligible for NDIS, too old for Thriving Kids. What supports should these young people get?
Schools and families shouldn’t just be expected to absorb more responsibility. This is a chance for a radical rethink.

Some of Australia’s biggest companies are planning for an unbearable climate future
Making sure big companies do their bit to reduce emissions is essential for Australia to meet its climate targets.

The Drama, home-grown Kiwi comedy and everybody’s favourite TV coach: what to stream in September
September’s lineup features a fresh take on the classic ‘remarriage comedy’ and the latest season of Ted Lasso.

Australia’s government now has $1 trillion in debt. Four charts on how we got here and its cost
Public debt interest payments are the fastest growing area of federal government spending. See what changed, and why, from 1990 to today.

Research shows ethics education teaches kids right from wrong. Why can so few students access it?
Some might argue kids can just learn ethics from their parents. But new research shows formal ethics education can make a difference.

Floods in Nepal-Tibet disrupt pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a sacred mountain with centuries of evolving tradition
Hindus know it as the dwelling place of Shiva, Tibetan Buddhists as the abode of Demchog, and Jains as the site where Rishabhanatha, their first spiritual teacher, achieved liberation.

Trump’s geopolitical aims, not economics, are behind his trade hostility towards Canada
A seismic shift in American geopolitics explains the breakdown in U.S.-Canada trade relations. Understanding U.S. policy is critical as Canada faces stark choices.

The threat of biological warfare is real – a new book describes the potential devastation
Biological War tells the story of a hypothetical but realistic pathogen that quickly causes anarchy and mass casualties around the world.

Migrant entrepreneurs aren’t staying in NZ – the new investor visa won’t replace them
Immigrant entrepreneurs report frustration and disappointment over the lack of business support setting up in New Zealand. Any new visa scheme must account for this.

Remote work offers flexibility, but at what cost to learning opportunities for young workers?
For early-career workers, remote work can mean fewer opportunities to work alongside experienced colleagues.

Twins can have different parents. How is that possible? A fertility expert explains
A case in the Gold Coast is the first in Australia and only the third reported worldwide.

What happens next with bird flu? An expert explains why monitoring matters
Understanding the true magnitude of the current H5N1 outbreak is key to curbing its spread.

PSNA slams NZ’s ‘uncaring’ lack of signature on global Israeli settlements censure
Asia Pacific Report A national pro-Palestine advocacy group has criticised the “absence of signature” by the New Zealand government on a 22-member joint statement condemning the E1 Israeli settlement in the Occupied West Bank as a “moral collapse” in foreign policy. The recent joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Australia, Belgium, Canada,

Total support for right-wing parties rises in Newspoll before Secret Harbour byelection
The gain means Labor’s two-party vote against One Nation would likely drop.

Solomon Island PM Wale rushes home from Palau after confidence challenge launched
RNZ Pacific reporters Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale made an emergency trip back to Honiara on Sunday morning from Palau after a motion of no confidence was filed against him. Wale was in Palau to attend the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting as its current chair. He was suppose to hand over the chairmanship

We can’t all be like LeBron James at 41. But these athletes still have lots to teach us about active ageing
Elite athletes share with the rest of us a common underlying physiology and the capacity to adapt significantly to training. It’s never too late to start.

41% of surveyed Australian teens now get their news from AI: new research
Al tools are now the second most common way young people proactively seek out news.

Sea-level rise, fuel shortages and missile tests top the agenda as Albanese heads to Palau for Pacific talks
Pacific nations will want Albanese to address the world’s key security threat – climate change.

Why some US Republicans want to punish Australia over new charges for tech giants
Australia is being called a ‘loser country’ over the News Bargaining Incentive. Will we stand our ground?

Critics claim trans people ‘defy biology’. New research suggests otherwise
A new study in twins shows the likelihood of being trans is influenced by your genes.

Would Michelangelo’s David pass a looksmaxxing audit?
In today’s looksmaxxing culture, young men pursue a supposedly ‘ancient’ ideal that’s actually modern and pharmacologically constructed.

After 75 years of our alliance with the US, most Australians still can’t see a better option
Despite a turbulent relationship in recent times, few Australians want to opt out of the alliance with the United States.

AI is eating website traffic, websites are blocking AI – and reliable information is getting harder to find
AI has broken the economic bargain behind the web, and everybody is losing.

Earlier volcano warnings could mean more false alarms – but they could also save lives
AI models could spot volcanic eruptions earlier – and new research says the lives saved make the occasional false alarm worth the price.

Dispelling 6 myths about back-to-school readiness
Parents might often worry about academic performance. While that is important, it is also vital that children feel a sense of belonging at school.

Are schools ready for racialized and immigrant students? 4 factors shaping the classroom experience
Student success depends not only on children’s readiness to learn but also on schools’ readiness to welcome and affirm who they are.

Why parent-child playful interactions mean so much more than fun and games
Parental playfulness is about physical, cognitive and social behaviour marked by creativity, joy, imagination and humour when parents are fully present.

View from The Hill: Fresh from its WA triumph, how will One Nation do in the eastern trenches?
The Secret Harbour win will remove any Labor complacency that One Nation is just a problem for the conservatives.

Nairobi’s expansion is swallowing up rural land: new book reveals the impacts on families
Urbanisation is experienced through growing tensions within families over precious yet meagre plots of land.

One Nation thumps Labor to gain WA state seat of Secret Harbour at byelection
Pauline Hanson’s party takes the outer-Perth seat from Labor in a win that will have the major parties worried.

When a mountain falls: How ice and rock triggered Nepal’s catastrophic flood – and why climate change is raising the risks
A geologist explains how thawing permafrost and melting ice are increasing the risk of destructive floods in the Himalayas and other high mountain regions around the world.

NZ left parties condemn Luxon govt on lack of humanity, ‘complicity’ over Gaza genocide
Asia Pacific Report Four opposition party spokespeople today condemned the New Zealand coalition government’s Middle East policies and called on voters to oust it and elect parties pledging “humanitarian” policies. The spokespeople accused the Christopher Luxon-led government of turning a “blind eye to a full-blown genocide” and being complicit in crimes against humanity. Speaking at

Conflict is rising in Ethiopia’s Tigray region: 5 steps that could stop a return to full-scale war
Recent confrontations in Tigray are a sign that the 2022 peace process has seriously derailed.

Trump’s Lake Ontario bluster: Why treating his sovereignty threats as a joke is dangerous
When a political leader repeatedly tells us what he wants, albeit through absurdity, there is a point at which treating it as a joke becomes its own form of denial.

Trump’s ‘renaming’ of Lake Ontario is emblematic of centuries of colonial erasure
While many might view Trump’s renamings as comical or unserious, for Indigenous communities, they are reminiscent of centuries of settler-colonial erasure.

Dolly Parton took control of her career by making men the butt of the joke
Whether ad-libbing her way through a duet or joking about her glamorous image, Parton turned sexist assumptions into a source of power.

Lake Ontario to Lake America – who gets to decide what goes on maps?
A geographer explains the politics and procedures behind renaming American places.

Nepal floods: China’s strict control of Tibet makes it harder to prepare for Himalayan disasters
Early warnings and shared data will move only as fast as Beijing’s security concerns allow.

Sophie, Standing There by Meg Mason: a tale of introspection and burgeoning self-awareness Jane Austen would have relished
Sophie is a passive observer of her own life, watching it unfold like a character on the periphery.

Farewell to Dolly, a beaten poet and all kinds of aliens: what to watch, see and listen to this week
Even though we’re all sad about Dolly this week, we still have her wonderful songs to listen to.

Mouth ulcers: why have I got them and how can I get rid of them?
Mouth ulcers affect up to a quarter of us, but the causes range from stress and diet to vitamin deficiencies. Here’s what helps them heal faster.

The strange history of bigamy in England: fake tears, secret weddings and double lives
John Mase Smith probably holds the record for the briefest second marriage, heading back to his first wife at 5am the morning after his bigamous wedding in 1849.

Why innovative ‘bio-materials’ are still more sci-fi than fashion revolution
Developing a new material is only the first step. Convincing an industry built around traditional textiles to adopt it is a very different challenge.

Stockholm syndrome isn’t a diagnosis – so why do we still treat it as one?
More than 50 years on, Stockholm syndrome still isn’t a real diagnosis – and some researchers want the term retired for good.

A black fungus is thriving in the midst of Ireland’s whiskey boom – we need to know more about it
The fungus appears to feed on the airborne alcohol vapours produced during whiskey maturation.

Professional gaming is brutal on the body – inside the growing field of treating esports injuries
Gamers face eye strain, repetitive-use conditions, back problems and even blood clots. Lessons from music, dance and car racing can help prevent and treat these injuries.

Immigration enforcement is supplying a long-standing economic market for prisoners
Rural places have long built and expanded prisons to tap federal funds during hard times.

Revolutionary War battlefields often romanticize combat, but this mass grave just outside Philadelphia shows the violence soldiers actually experienced
A team of historians, archaeologists and forensic anthropologists is trying to identify 15 German soldiers who were unceremoniously dumped in a ditch after trying to help the British capture Philadelphia.

‘Must I take all my antibiotics?’ Why infectious disease experts are rethinking this longstanding rule
For some illnesses, shorter courses of antibiotics work just as well as longer ones, but researchers are still working out the ideal timescales for many infections – and it may not line up with when you feel better.

Making the Fed more accountable to Congress and the public may be just what it needs to fend off Trump’s threats to its independence
The Federal Reserve is much more powerful than it was 20 years ago, which has prompted calls for a reset in how it answers to Congress and the public.

Communicating uncertainty in research is hard, so we worked on how best to do it – here’s what you can watch out for
Uncertainty is part of the scientific process, and it’s not a bad thing – it’s where future discoveries can happen.

Alumni revolt over Israel: 450 Sydney Uni staff, graduates accuse university of ‘profound moral failure’ on Gaza
Deepcut News More than 450 University of Sydney (USyd) alumni and current staff have signed a letter calling for a mass meeting to discuss the university’s ties to Israel amid concerns of a crackdown on free speech. The letter, submitted to Chancellor David Thodey on Tuesday, accused the university of “failing to respond meaningfully to

Fly-tipping: here’s what is missing from Andy Burnham’s plan to tackle waste dumpers
Burnham’s plan to tackle criminal fly-tipping gangs needs to go further.

Satellite images show how the Nepal flood disaster unfolded
How the deadly Nepal floods caused damage up to 100km away from a collapsed glacier.

Landmines and remnants of war pose a serious threat, and more needs to be done to solve it
Landmines from wars can stay hidden and a threat for decades. Climate change is making the risk even greater.

Powerhouse Parramatta was meant to reshape Sydney’s cultural map. Now its leadership is under scrutiny
Sydney’s Powerhouse Parramatta was built on a bold leader’s vision. Now that leader is stepping down, weeks before it is due to open.

Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields will recreate the impact, power and joy of Lilith Fair
Like Lilith Fair before it, Daisy Chain Festival is about more than supporting gender equity.

Wills, passwords, tricky conversations: what to do now to make your death easier for your family
Death is never easy – but it’s inevitable. Why not try to make the financial and administrative work that follows it easier for your loved ones?

NASA’s new telescope will transform our view of the universe. This is the story of its namesake
In August 2018, just four months before she died, I had the great fortune to interview Nancy Grace Roman about her extraordinary life studying the stars.

Australia opened the door to dangerous e-bikes. New safety standards could finally close it
High powered e-bikes aren’t meant to be used on roads. But many are – and deaths have followed. Will new standards fix the problem?

How Ukraine is bringing the war home to Russia
Ukraine wants to disrupt the convenience of 21st century life for Russians. Will it be effective in ending the war?

The Northern Territory has just voted to legalise voluntary assisted dying. Here’s how it will work
Many aspects of the new voluntary assisted dying laws are familiar. But there are some differences to address the territory’s unique needs.

Bird flu is here to stay. NZ’s response must keep adapting as the virus takes hold
Bird flu now threatens more than birds. Early detection in both birds and marine mammals remains crucial, and management must adapt as new evidence emerges.

How Dolly Parton built a life and career on her own terms
Dolly Parton’s chart history tells a pointed story of an artist who built her independence one song at a time.

For some fans, Dolly Parton was more than a musical idol – she was a spiritual icon
The legendary singer took on a saint-like aura for some fans.

Confused about the NDIS changes? Here’s what’s coming, and what’s still being worked out
A technical advisory group is working out the fine print. Here’s what it needs to keep in mind.

Why Woolworths and Coles are now selling thousands more ‘own brand’ products
Recent reports show Woolworths and Coles are managing to hold smaller competitors at bay – in part by adopting a strategy from their rival, Aldi.

The fight over AI data centres is becoming Australia’s next Indigenous policy challenge
Decisions made now could shape Indigenous relations with the government around AI for years to come.

NZ’s fastest growing town was once the future of urban planning. What happened?
Rolleston near Christchurch is rapidly expanding, with more fast-tracked development coming. It’s a far cry from the ‘town of the future’ planned in the 1970s.

Wear It Purple Day is about more than a T-shirt. Here’s how schools can really include gender and sexuality diverse youth
As many kids and teachers go to school today in purple clothes, we know too many young people still feel isolated and unsupported.

Six months into the US-Iran war, will there be any accountability for potential war crimes?
This is a crucial moment for international law in the face of concerted efforts by the Trump administration to undermine and discredit it.

Nepal’s catastrophic flood shows disaster preparedness must be a shared responsibility
What responsibilities do governments, researchers, humanitarian organizations, and corporations have for the conditions that repeatedly turn hazards into human catastrophes?

Many cities buried urban streams. Here’s how to bring them back
Stream daylighting can help manage stormwater, restore habitats and create greener, more walkable public spaces.

Videos capture humpback whales stopping to snack as they migrate along Australia’s coast
The discovery challenges a long-held assumption about where and when whales feed – and could help us better protect them.

China’s AI and tech breakthroughs are built on decades of work. Here’s what other nations can learn
A recent study into China’s innovation boom found patenting activity has been accelerating for years and is built on a whole ecosystem, not a few lone heroes.

Tsunami of dirt: what caused Nepal’s deadly glacial flood?
The glaciers of the Himalayas aren’t safe from climate change. The sudden collapse of a glacier looks to have triggered disaster in Nepal.

From Frank-N-Furter to Pennywise, Tim Curry was a master shapeshifter who could terrify and delight
Best known for his role in the Rocky Horror Show, Curry’s career of more than five decades was defined by extraordinary range and theatricality.

‘The only method I have found that relieved my illness is to keep creating art’: remembering Yayoi Kusama
The Japanese artist, acclaimed for infinity mirror rooms, sprawling seas of polka dots, and dancing pumpkins, has died at 97.

Meta settles landmark US lawsuit for nearly $18bn and agrees to change Facebook and Instagram
Major changes for TikTok and YouTube could be about to follow.

Hantavirus infects wildlife farmers in Vietnam: A risk to Southeast Asia
Nearly 9% of Vietnamese wildlife farmers have been infected with hantavirus, pointing to the risks of current farming practices.

Nepal’s flash floods show the devastating power of ‘cascading hazards’
Early evidence suggests this was not an ordinary rain-driven flash flood. So what caused it?

Tina Arena: Unravel Me reveals the artist behind the accolades, and the challenges she’s surmounted
The new documentary Tina Arena: Unravel Me celebrates the groundbreaking Australian performer’s 50 year career.

Changes to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teens
Meta’s settlement calls for several key design changes to protect teens, but how the states will verify and enforce the changes is a big question mark.

Smart glasses make secret filming easier. What does NZ law actually protect you from?
Cheap camera glasses make covert filming easier than ever. But NZ law may leave gaps when the resulting footage is sexualised or shared online.

No safe tan: Why Canada’s sunburn problem keeps getting worse
Addressing sun exposure misinformation, such as online tanning trends and sunscreen myths, is important, but effective advice about UV protection is crucial, too. ‘No tan, no burn’ is the goal.

Iconic Australian mammals could be at real risk from bird flu. Could we protect them using vaccines in baits?
Edible bait vaccines made Europe virtually free from rabies. The approach could work against bird flu – if we invest in new vaccines.

Canada walked away from a U.S. trade deal. What happens now?
Ottawa’s decision to walk away may have been justified, but it is costly for an economy still heavily dependent on the U.S. market.

FDA approves breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib nearly doubles survival
Around 97% of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer die within five years. Researchers have figured out a way to target the mechanism that makes these tumors so deadly.

Here’s what to keep in mind before and after an aged care assessment
It might be tempting to focus on your ‘good days’. But here’s what to keep in mind when an assessor asks about your health and everyday life.

‘Frequently fumigate the hen-houses’: how ancient Greeks and Romans tried to treat sick birds
Greek and Roman writers were already asking how birds became sick, what signs to look for, and what could be done when disease appeared in them.

Australia’s lizards and snakes are in far more trouble than we thought. It’s time to act
Australia is famous for its lizards and snakes. But we found at least 127 species are threatened – almost twice as many as previously thought.

From Australia to the Andes, we’re discovering new biodiversity hotspots worldwide
Scientists are discovering previously unknown species in unexpected places, according to a new study.

School phone bans are working in Toronto elementary schools — and failing in high schools
Results of a teacher survey suggest high schools would be better off adopting bell-to-bell restrictions with consistent phone storage protocols.

Inflation eases less than expected, making another interest rate hike more likely
The Reserve Bank has warned that if we don’t see inflation coming down, it will have to raise interest rates again.

The Airport Chaplain: SBS’s global Netflix debut is heartfelt TV that will blow you away
The new drama starring Hugo Weaving and Shabana Azeez finds humour and humanity in one of the most chaotic places.

Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5: the genius of Dolly Parton in three songs
The biggest legacy Dolly Parton leaves is her songwriting, and three songs define her more than any others.

Historic sulphur emissions the likely cause of damage to Murujuga rock art: new research
Murujuga has been cared for by Ngarda-Ngarli for more than 50,000 years. We’re studying how the extraordinary rock art it contains can be protected in the future.

Nursing students are rejecting careers in aged care. A staffing crisis is coming
Nursing students often opt out of aged care after their work placement. No amount of downstream reform will undo that first impression of an under-resourced sector.

Vaping is better than patches or gums for quitting smoking – updated review
The review found vapes containing nicotine were more effective at helping people quit cigarettes than these other methods.

Mixed results for One Nation and the Coalition in latest federal polls
A DemosAU poll has the Coalition up and One Nation down, while two other polls show Pauline Hanson’s party is still on the rise.

Pacific ‘catastrophe’ awaits if nations not alert to deep sea eco threat
COMMENTARY: By Kalinga Seneviratne In the past year there has been a scramble by the big powers to secure the continuing supply of “rare minerals” that are used in batteries driving electric cars and wind power turbines. There is a looming catastrophe awaiting the Pacific Ocean if countries in the region are not alert to the

Are earthquakes becoming more common? Here’s what the numbers say
Scientists have been able to catalogue the largest earthquakes for a very long time.

The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?
Getting a robot to run 100m faster than Usain Bolt is impressive. But how about a humanoid that can make you a cup of tea in your own kitchen?

How the ‘backwoods Barbie’ Dolly Parton turned self-aware artifice into authentic artistry
Dolly Parton’s first hit was titled ‘Dumb Blonde’. The country music legend, who has died at 80, was anything but that.

‘This is a difficult task’: PNG parliament to finally address Bougainville vote
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea’s prime minister has urged the nation to appreciate the gravity of the decision on Bougainville that Parliament is to debate this week. The PNG Parliament resumed on Tuesday and from Thursday MPs will debate whether to ratify the 97.7 percent vote by Bougainvilleans for independence in

RNZ tops trust survey, lifts radio and digital audiences
RNZ Larger audiences across radio and digital platforms have combined with stronger trust in RNZ than other outlets, new data suggest. RNZ’s results in the closely watched GfK radio survey were released on Tuesday morning. After a fall in the first survey of the year, RNZ National bounced back up to 509,200 listeners. Commercial talk

Mark Carney’s defiance: Canada shows the world how to respond to Donald Trump’s threats
Canada cannot match the U.S. economically, but it can make Donald Trump’s trade war politically costly as the U.S. heads toward midterm elections.

Keith Rankin Analysis – Is Mr Luxon Contemplating a Grand Coalition?
Keith Rankin writes; I see the two most probable outcomes for government in 2027 as a New Zealand version of the present reactionary-centrist German government, or a cautiously-radical pro-capitalist centre-left government in which the Greens and Opportunity together can inject a bit of spine and vision into Labour.

We finally have some encouraging news on Great Barrier Reef water quality
Sediment and nitrogen runoff carried by rivers is a major challenge to the Great Barrier Reef. Science confirms efforts to improve water quality are paying off.

Airport runway collisions and near-misses are happening more frequently, 22 years of data show
Aviation safety is in the spotlight after four incidents at Sydney airport in almost as many weeks.

Aldi is famous for its ‘dupes’. Where’s the line between clever lookalike and copyright breach?
Copyright can only protect the expression of an idea, not an idea, concept or style itself.

Parents are increasingly abusive towards teachers and principals. How can schools respond?
Some private schools have introduced behaviour contracts for parents. Meanwhile, some states let principals ban abusive parents from public school grounds.

OzAsia Festival to end after 20 years, in a huge blow for Asian-Australian art and culture
OzAsia is more than a festival, and its loss will be felt at a time when Asian-Australians need inclusion more than ever.

The Suburban Rail Loop will play a major role in the 2026 Victorian election. Why is it so controversial?
It is an unenviable position for a government to have potentially misallocated tens of billions of dollars to poorly selected infrastructure.

NZ election poll watch: right still leads left, but Opportunity could deny it a majority
With just over two months until the election, polls have settled into a new normal, with no clear frontrunner evident.

Can you eat too much tinned tuna?
Tinned tuna is affordable, high in protein and doesn’t need cooking, making it a convenient and nutritious lunchtime staple. Here’s how much you can eat.

Aussie players are smashing transfer records. Does this benefit or harm Australian soccer?
Several Socceroos have earned huge new deals at European clubs. These moves can both boost, and harm, Australian soccer as a whole.

Wage growth is higher in Australia. Could this regulatory fix help Kiwi workers catch up?
With inflation outpacing wage growth, NZ incomes are effectively going backwards. Australia’s collective bargaining rules could offer a remedy.

Can you teach yourself to detect AI writing? Maybe
There’s no single giveaway. But there are patterns.

Floating wetlands a promising way to decrease wastewater emissions: new research
The first full-scale trial of its kind, this floating wetland cut greenhouse gases by nearly a third over two years.

PNG’s tinder-dry Central Province and NCD struggle under El Niño
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea’s Central Province is feeling the brunt of prolonged drought caused by the El Niño weather phase. Central and the National Capital District which is located within it, is extremely dry, its communities struggling with damaged crops and water sources in short supply. Port Moresby communities meanwhile

Knowing someone who attempted suicide raises young people’s own risk – new study
Having larger in-person networks appeared to protect young people against developing severe depression symptoms. But large online networks had the opposite effect.

Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat
This is very bad news for human health but also for the health of other animals in the food web.

In 20th-century India, the perfect Hindu wife was… a man
Even though he wasn’t a woman, Bal Gandharva’s vision of the ‘traditional wife’ was given supremacy over every other form of womanhood.

The universe is full of strange ‘little red dots’. A new study shines light on their real nature
It turns out these little red dots might actually be evidence of supermassive black holes.

Australia’s lobbying rules ignore most lobbyists. It’s time for an overhaul
The current system allows powerful actors to attempt to influence government decision-making covertly. To improve transparency, here are four key reforms.

Talking to your children about consent and sexual violence can be hard. Here’s how to start the conversation
Parents have an important role to play in educating children about consent and relationships. But it can be hard to know where to begin.

When is selling clothes or other items online a hobby vs a business? These are the tax rules
When do you need to declare online sales income to the tax office? The answer can be as messy as your wardrobe – so two experts explain what you need to know.

From nightlife to life at night: cities must stay open later to beat the rising heat
From floodlit beaches to late-night libraries, city life has to change to beat the heat.

Legal wrangling over $12.5B Lakers sale shows how family trusts don’t guarantee a business stays in the family
Investors want to buy the basketball team for a record sum.

How will this year’s record-breaking El Niño affect NZ and the world? 5 things to know
From global temperature records to drought risk in New Zealand, the developing climate pattern could have far-reaching consequences.

Volodymyr Zelensky’s other war: Ukraine’s endless struggle with corruption
Corruption has plagued Ukraine for its whole history as an independent state.

The ‘wonder material’ graphene can be made using a kitchen blender, a mobile phone and a newspaper
The development could allow research teams with limited resources to manufacture graphene.

There’s rarely accountability for the deaths of aid workers. It’s time that changed – and Australia can help
Israel’s refusal to investigate the killing of Australian Zomi Frankcom relfects a long standing problem of insufficient accountability for aid worker deaths.

Backyard bird feeding could be a bird flu ‘superspreader’. An expert explains
This seemingly harmless hobby could accelerate the spread of the deadly H5N1 strain.

Borneo forest fires spike again: Why El Niño isn’t the sole culprit
Kalimantan’s land fires aren’t just down to El Niño—they are caused by soil losing its ability to hold water. Prevention must start by restoring the soil’s natural balance.

Insurers have a lot of data about us. Where do they get it, and how do they use it?
Your insurer could know a lot more than just what’s on your application form. It’s worth understanding where this information comes from and how it can be used.

Influencers claim ‘knees over toes’ exercises can help bullet proof your knees. Two experts explain
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Antarctic bacteria share ‘life-support’ genes to survive extreme conditions
Existence is hard in the frozen Antarctic soil – and microbes use ‘horizontal gene transfer’ to share the tools that keep them alive.

‘We are not in a safe place’: women reveal being abused while producing the food Australians eat
New research interviewing women involved with the federal government’s Pacific Labour Mobility Scheme shows why it needs urgent reform to stop worker exploitation.

NZ’s invasive pest control needs a new approach – starting with local government reform
Effective pest control depends on local teams but requires national oversight and funding. A federated system could strengthen New Zealand’s biosecurity response.

The AFL finals haven’t changed in 25 years, until now. What is the wildcard round?
The AFL’s new wildcard round kicks off the finals series, and the narratives about its introduction have fluctuated through the season.

An AI job boom? Here’s what the tedious, temporary work in data labelling is actually like
Interviews with data workers in China and Australia reveal the precarious, exploitative conditions of this new branch of the gig economy.

West Bank: RSF condemns Israeli army over escalating violence against Palestinian journalists
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Whale-watching boat carrying NZ Anglican Church delegates capsizes in Tonga
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific A whale-watching boat carrying several New Zealand Anglican Church delegates capsized and sank in Tonga on Saturday. RNZ Pacific understands several passengers were briefly hospitalised, but there were no serious injuries. Paramedics from New South Wales, who were in the country for a Rotary International training event, led the

One Nation is after a state seat on the outskirts of Perth. What happens next may re-shape Australian politics
The Secret Harbour byelection will take place on August 29. Traditionally a Labor seat, One Nation is posing a serious threat.

American revolution 2.0: how Trump has changed the US, and why it was powerless to stop him
Trump defies all we thought we knew about the US political system and the way electoral democracies work around the world.

Why freezing entry-level AFL final ticket prices is smart economics
Cheap tickets do come with some costs – including making them even harder to get.

Australia’s bird flu response: too little, but it’s not too late
Australia’s response to this deadly bird flu outbreak has been insufficient and too reactive.

How well do COVID antivirals actually work? Not as well as we thought
New research suggests that with high levels of vaccination and immunity from previous infections, COVID antivirals are no longer working as well.

Why your child’s Year 9 teacher matters for completing Year 12: new research
A new study suggests ‘effective teaching’ in Year 9 may play an important role in supporting students to stay on and finish Year 12.

More phones may soon let us prove photos are real – but will it solve the AI fake image crisis?
‘Pics or it didn’t happen’ is no longer a reliable test for what’s real.

Tasmanian film and TV have had a stellar decade. So why is the state gutting its local screen body?
With huge successes such as The Nightingale and Deadloch, Tasmania’s creatives have built a screen industry worth protecting.

Meet Loui Ridi, the Palestinian American in West Bank home besieged by ‘terrorist’ Israeli settlers
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Bondi Royal Commission: A ‘slippery slope to eroding our freedoms’
The “insidious fallout” of Australia’s Bondi Royal Commission is upon us. Before the Commission has even reported, the “slippery slope to eroding our freedoms has begun”, writes Jeffrey Loewenstein for Michael West Media. COMMENTARY: By Jeffrey Loewenstein As Australia’s Royal Commission into Antisemitism grinds through its 9th and final “Hearing Block”, one is now able

Using thunderquakes to X-ray Earth – a new study shows urban seismology in action
With the help of thunderstorms and everyday fiber-optic cables, these scientists are revealing a hidden world underground.

Zambia’s messy but decisive election: government shows strength; democracy shows weakness
How the re-elected government uses its new dominance will influence Zambian politics well beyond this election.

Jason Arday press coverage: the volume of articles on this story should make editors reflect
New analysis of articles about Arday show the volume of coverage he faced in the final weeks of his life.

China opens new Arctic trade route – but obstacles will prevent its wider use
As geopolitical turmoil forces ships to find new trade routes, melting Arctic ice offers a tempting shortcut.

Can baby monitors protect children without data security risks?
Connected devices could expose more data than parents expect.

Classical music lovers can be as fanatical as Swifties – just read their letters
Classical music lovers might think they’re different from pop music stans but letters show their love and devotion run just as deep.

‘Tree of justice’ protest: how Vietnamese youth are mobilising online to hold the powerful to account
What started with the death of young woman in a traffic accident has escalated into a general protest about a lack of accountability for the powerful.

The world’s biggest trees could hold the secret to coping with drought
Ecologists thought the largest trees would be most vulnerable to drought. The reality is more complex, with some forest giants unexpectedly resilient.

Lymphatic walking: the social media trend explained
Social media claims a special walking technique can boost your lymphatic system. Here’s what’s actually backed by evidence.

Why the probe into Nigel Farage’s finances didn’t hurt him at the ballot box
Scandals do not always have the impact that we might expect.

What three female figures in the Bayeux tapestry reveal about medieval women
The women of the Bayeux tapestry tell a story as compelling and important as the main depiction of the battle.

‘The Sun was dark and its darkness lasted for 18 months’ – what we can learn from worst volcanic eruptions in history
A volcanic eruption in 536 kicked off ‘the worst year to be alive’.

16% of Pennsylvania teens have considered suicide – but everyday connection may help
New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may help prevent youth suicide.

Why millions of people around the world will contract measles in 2026
Measles is making a comeback around the world. In places with low vaccination rates, a few cases can quickly become an epidemic.

A seemingly technical change to international student visas could disrupt teaching and research at US universities
US colleges and universities hosted nearly 1.2 million international students in the 2024-25 school year, an all-time high.

Antarctic krill fishing is now concentrated in the exact pattern conservation rules were designed to prevent
With location regulations no longer in force, fishing boats are harvesting thousands of tons of krill from very few areas, increasing competition with penguins, seals, whales and other marine life.

After a wildfire Britain’s moors and heaths can be green again within weeks – but the real recovery takes much longer
An ecologist explains what happens next.

The importance of teaching students what AI can’t do
Educators can confront AI head on by distinguishing its pattern-recognition skills from its inability to daydream, embody other people and authentically express itself.

More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work – a biologist separates the science from the marketing
Protein powders and protein-fortified versions of all manner of foods line grocery store shelves. But just because something has added protein doesn’t necessarily make it better.

We’re building a New York-sized city every month. That’s worrying for our climate
A new study reveals what unsustainable construction practices are costing our climate – and what must change.

What Sanae Takaichi’s popularity among women says about gender equality in Japan
Many women find the prime minister’s long hours relatable, but this risks normalising the gendered stereotypes many women quietly endure on a daily basis.

Want to muck around with a real quantum computer? Now you can
A new facility in Queensland will allow researchers from academia and industry to test new ideas on a real quantum processor.

29 US states are suing Meta. What might it mean for the rest of the world?
A loss for Meta may force it to redesign Facebook and Instagram – and not just for US users.

Why a chronically underfunded arts sector will make NZ poorer – and duller
A thriving arts scene generates more money than it costs to run. But cutbacks, restructuring and stagnant budgets risk pushing many practitioners to the brink.

Victoria’s Big Build royal commission: do the terms of reference go far enough?
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll says the terms of reference are ‘the broadest, most extensive, wide-ranging powers’. But there’s one key weakness.

Fiji’s HIV epidemic has yet to reach a ‘turning point’, warns minister
RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji is now in a generalised HIV epidemic, which means the virus is firmly established and spreading within the general population. The number of people living with HIV in Fiji has risen sharply over the past decade. Fiji’s Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu declared an HIV outbreak in January 2025. READ

Is it illegal for the president to spend ‘patriotic’ donations on a White House ballroom or anything else?
Uncle Sam may receive charitable gifts, but that doesn’t give presidents free rein on how to spend those funds.

A majority Māori and Pacific All Blacks squad shows how far rugby’s ‘greatest rivalry’ has come
It’s 30 years since the All Blacks last played a test in South Africa – and only 56 years since Māori and Pacific players were first allowed to tour there.

Leaving abusive relationships can be harder for migrant women. Here’s what they need to feel safe
Pressure to hold the family together, visa worries and fear of social exclusion can make it harder to leave abusive relationships.

Does your kid hate costumes? Here’s how to handle Book Week and special events
Be curious about why children don’t want to dress up, rather than immediately trying to persuade them to join in.

China is launching a Moon mission to find water ice. It’s unlike anything NASA has done
We’ve known for a while now that the Moon has water. Accessing it will make it easier not just to visit, but to stay.

One year isn’t enough – why the government needs to keep up the pace of economic reform
At last, we have some tax reform. We should hope this is just the start.

Anti-abortion rhetoric is becoming entrenched in Australian right-wing politics
A new ‘born alive’ bill has been brought before federal parliament. While it won’t pass, it reveals the strategies of the growing anti-abortion push.

People are more likely to ditch the car and use an e-bike if they feel confident and safe
An e-bike is a good start. But training, guided rides and social connection give people the confidence to keep using them.

Australia’s EV sales are skyrocketing. Our charging infrastructure may soon struggle to keep up
Tighter regulation and careful planning will ensure our public chargers actually work.

Australia’s arts workers are finally being recognised by the Fair Work Commission. What changes now?
Adding the word ‘arts’ to the Amusement, Recreation, Events and Arts Award will give the arts sector a safety net – but the details will determine its robustness.

NZ is eyeing reform of its strained aged-care system. How might a reset deliver for Māori?
As the government considers major aged-care reform, research points to how a new system could better support kaumātua and whānau.

Darline Graham’s inherited Senate seat revives the ‘widow’s mandate’ with a sibling twist
Though Graham’s appointment may seem unusual, political inheritance has never been fully absent from American democracy.

France’s nuclear reactors are running hot and still keeping the lights on
As Canada develops new nuclear projects, some might worry that hotter weather could undermine nuclear reliability. However, France’s experience this summer suggests otherwise.

Thriving Kids will start in October. But will the new support system be ready when families need it?
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.

The ancients also worried about the risks of gambling. But even Roman emperors played dice
Authorities in Greek and Roman times tried hard to put limits on gambling. They weren’t particularly successful.

AI bias isn’t just an error in the algorithm. It’s a chain of human decisions
Technical fixes to AI systems aren’t enough. What’s needed is an overhaul of AI eco-systems to ensure they’re more inclusive.

When an overloaded ED gets it wrong, who should be accountable?
A recent case involving a patient harmed in an overcrowded ED highlights the need for a fresh look at how NZ investigates clinical errors.

Question Time has been televised for 35 years. We tracked how it has changed, and what it means for Australian democracy
New research shows Question Time has increasingly focused on the prime minister, raising questions about the ‘presidentialisation’ of Australian politics.

Some parents want to see primary schools go ‘device free’. There could be unintended consequences
The current debate risks turning into a zero-sum choice between screens and pen and paper.

Fertiliser prices and shortages are hamstringing our farmers. But we have other options
Compost, manure and food waste can be turned into biofertilisers made from natural materials.

Why is NZ spending far more on responding to climate disasters than on reducing future risk?
Only 3% of spending on natural hazards focuses on reducing risk, allowing governments to shift liability but leaving communities unprepared.

New research shows how psychedelics reorganise the patterns in your brain
Brains scans show a signature linked to a dissolved separation between the self and the world.

When can you access your super early? A finance and a legal expert explain
There are lessons from the COVID pandemic about why withdrawal rules are so strict.

After Supreme Court setback, Trump again targets immigration by expanding definition of birthright citizenship
Two new executive orders take aim at aspects of birthright citizenship the high court did not address in its June 2026 ruling.

Homebuyers are choosing homes with much higher carbon footprints than they realize
Clearer information about energy costs could help home buyers make lower-carbon choices without requiring them to compromise on affordability, space or location.

How we found a new transmissible cancer in bullhead catfish
Researchers found that tumours on different catfish were genetically similar, indicating the fish were catching the cancer from each other.

Zero-hours contracts are about to change in the UK – how managers respond will be crucial
Changes to zero hours contracts are designed to improve employment terms for workers. Will the cost to employers undermine the plan?

Why does salmonella cause serious illness in some people but not others?
Most people recover within a week. A UK outbreak involving 207 confirmed cases offers a window into the rare route from gut illness to bloodstream infection.

Could robots help tackle loneliness? BBC’s Ann Droid raises questions about the future of care
As robots enter social care, Ann Droid raises a bigger question: can machines ease loneliness without replacing human connection?

Wildfires and a summer of extreme heat mean Andy Burnham can’t stay quiet on climate any longer
The new prime minister may find that UK-China relations hold some answers to the climate challenge.

Ulez linked with better lung growth in children, research finds
Even modest differences in lung function and growth across childhood can matter for long-term health.

Were Denisovans tall compared to other ancient humans? We should be sceptical
Two Denisovan leg bones from Taiwan came from tall individuals. But we can’t generalise to a whole species just yet.

Extreme drought is changing Britain’s wildlife – and some effects won’t be seen until next year
Britain’s native species are adapted to a cool, wet climate. This summer is putting them under strain.