
From moral decay to pure escapism: how attitudes to reading have changed over three centuries
Getting lost in a book is now regarded as an enriching experience – but a few hundred years ago, reading novels was considered a corrupting force.
Independent Analysis and Reportage

Getting lost in a book is now regarded as an enriching experience – but a few hundred years ago, reading novels was considered a corrupting force.

The rate of AI development creates a significant enforcement problem.

Western Australia could be home to the country’s newest large-scale oil refinery, if a government proposal goes ahead.

The ex-champion cyclist turned commentator explains why heat is a growing risk to the annual summer event, and points to some Australian women to watch this weekend.

With a new premier in Ben Carroll, Labor’s chances of winning the November election are likely to improve.

If an older person believes dodgy health advice on social media, it’s easy to blame their age. But we’re all susceptible.

Contrary to the idea that reporters automatically distrust PR practitioners, interviews with NZ journalists reveal a more nuanced relationship.

Boiling scientific truth down to a single number has had bad consequences for our understanding of the world.

A version of Australia’s eSafety Commissioner could be a better way to tackle the online harm experienced by under-16s – and New Zealanders of all ages.

Wildfire smoke does not carry a passport. Canada cannot thin, log, rake or prescribe-burn its way out of a planetary crisis.

Long before ChatGPT, Spielberg’s A.I. explored love, loneliness and what it really means to be human.

When a violent crime took place in a neighbourhood, it led to significant increases in the stress levels of local residents.