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Charming witches and supernatural forces: what to watch and visit this week
Practical Magic 2 and an Australian horror film are among our recommendations this week.
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‘Treasury can write what it likes’, says Peters defending Pacific Islands Forum hosting decision
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he was under no obligation to consult with Cabinet before making an offer to Pacific Island Forum (PIF) member nations to host the annual leaders meeting in 2027. It comes after Treasury released documents showing, in March, they advised Finance Minister Nicola Willis to
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Caitlin Johnstone: Three major revelations about the Gaza holocaust in the Israeli press
COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone The Israeli press has published three significant revelations about the Gaza holocaust, reporting (1) that Benjamin Netanyahu concealed advanced knowledge of the Hamas attack on October 7, (2) that Israel rejected a Hamas offer to release all civilian hostages immediately after October 7, and (3) that according to an IDF drone
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Albanese and Taylor explore possibility of deal on migration reforms
The discussions between the two leaders reflect a desire by both sides to reduce the heat around the migration issue, which is being fuelled by One Nation.
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UK changes its tune on Israeli policies in the West Bank
The Burnham government has announced it will sanction all trade in goods and services from illegal settlements in the West Bank.
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‘We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans’: if AI labs are so worried about AI doom, why don’t they stop?
A powerful mix of hopes, fears and arms-race dynamics means AI companies won’t slow down unless they’re forced.
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Yes, it’s the economy, stupid. But One Nation is outflanking the government on messaging, too
Voters’ economic pain is real. But perceptions matter too, and the government must get better at selling its message on its key policies.
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How to talk to your kids about edgy or violent porn in an age-appropriate way
Parents play a vital role in educating young people about sex, sexuality and pornography. But where do you start?
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Pacific Islands Forum leaders in Koror – heavy on reaffirming but light on tasking
ANALYSIS: By Tess Newton Cain and Stefan Armbruster With a Chinese ballistic missile test in July as prelude, the familiar China-Taiwan tensions and preparations for the Pacific pre-COP in October and COP31 the following month, the annual Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) returned to Palau last week for the first time in 12 years,
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Needling for change: the surprisingly political history of knitting
Labour MP Deborah Russell’s knitting caused a stir in parliament. But the humble craft has a long history as a tool for protest, solidarity and political change.
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‘Take Thailand Back’ – Thais protest against ‘disrespectful’ Israeli tourists in Bangkok
By Wan Taufiq in Bangkok Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok yesterday to decry the behaviour of Israeli tourists and declare that their country is “not for sale” as part of a campaign dubbed “Take Thailand Back”. The demonstration, organised by former media mogul Sondhi Limthongkul, follows a spate of incidents
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What the backlash to the Industrial Revolution can teach us about handcrafts in the age of AI
Anxiety about automation dates back hundreds of years.