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Levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in dolphins and whales are rising globally
Nowhere is safe from forever chemical pollution – not even the middle of the ocean. PFAS levels are on the rise in the world’s whales and dolphins.
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Xenophobia in South Africa: state’s complicity with gangs and vigilantes is threatening its ability to govern
The only interventions capable of disrupting xenophobia are those that lower, or ideally eliminate, its political, economic and social benefits.
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The weather bureau has just declared an El Niño. What could this mean for Australia?
Past El Niño events have coincided with some of the driest, hottest weather on record.
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The US government can shut off access to AI at will. What does this mean for Australia?
The risks of depending on US-based AI models are becoming clear.
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Childcare workers have been guaranteed a pay bump. What’s the fine print?
The federal government has set aside $3.6 billion over the next two years for early educator pay. But what happens after that is not yet clear.
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Veteran activist John Minto gets $10,000 from NZ police after unlawful pro-Palestine arrest
By Keiller MacDuff of RNZ Police have paid $10,000 to veteran activist John Minto after he was unlawfully arrested and pepper-sprayed at a pro-Palestinian protest in Christchurch in 2024. The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) last year found Minto’s arrest was unlawful and an officer used excessive and unjustified force. The payout follows negotiations between
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The over-50s are most likely to overdose. Here’s how older people use drugs
For the first time, people aged 50–59 years make up the highest proportion of unintentional drug overdose deaths. But these aren’t just from illicit drugs.
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Tyra Banks is suing Netflix for defamation. The odds are against her
Banks is taking Netflix to court over its docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. But US defamation law sets a high bar for proof.
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US-Iran deal should see oil and LNG begin to flow again… slowly
Trump urged ships to return to the Strait of Hormuz and “let the oil flow”. But it’s not that straightforward.
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The Iran peace deal must demand the release of Narges Mohammadi and other prisoners of conscience
Tens of thousands of people were arrested this year alone in Iran, and thousands are executed every year.
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Your AI habit is wasting precious resources. Here’s how to use it responsibly
We know not to leave lights on all day. We also know not to run an air conditioner with windows open. We need a similar mindset for AI.
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NZ’s health spending isn’t enough for current, let alone future needs – we’ve calculated the shortfall
Among 16 comparable countries, no other country has shrunk its public health expenditure as a percentage of GDP to the extent New Zealand has.