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NZ’s floated social media ban for under-16s could unite two groups that rarely agree
Support for banning social media among under-16s is growing. But a closer look reveals complex questions over privacy and digital inclusion.
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From smartphones to clinics: What Indonesia can learn from Thailand’s disease tracking
Thailand has built a connected healthcare system to track people’s health even in rural villages.
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First Nations people face racism in hospitals. They told us one thing makes a difference
When First Nations people get the right support in the health system, their physical and mental health improves.
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Does sniffing chocolate really help ‘leg day’ at the gym?
A study suggests sniffing chocolate helps boost your gym workout. No, we’re not kidding.
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NZ’s Pacific Islands Forum budget could face a $10m squeeze, OIA reveals
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Cash set aside to host the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in New Zealand next year may fall short of what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) expected it to cost. RNZ Pacific has received a document from MFAT under the Official Information Act (OIA) that puts potential
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Seals have a unique superpower in their ears, and we finally know how it evolved
Unlike all other mammals, seals can hear both in the air and underwater. How do they do this?
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How Tehran turned Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral into a media event
Pacific Media Watch Once again, the Strait of Hormuz is at the centre of the latest escalation in the war between Iran, the United States and their allies, reports Al Jazeera’s media watchdog The Listening Post. The ceasefire collapsed just days after millions of Iranians took to the streets last week to pay homage to
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Nurses will soon be able to prescribe PBS drugs. Here’s what that means for you
From October 1, specially qualified nurses will be able to prescribe medications and renew scripts at the subsidised price.
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Here’s what’s at stake as BHP workers prepare for a historic strike
Mining workers are among the highest paid workers in Australia. But this strike is about far more than pay.
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Will NZ’s education system overhaul leave vulnerable learners even further behind?
Countries pursuing major education reforms have often seen demand for alternative learning grow. Can NZ avoid repeating that pattern?
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20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain
China’s rise to EV dominance may seem sudden – but it’s the result of more than 20 years of state investment.
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How Lindsey Graham’s keen ability to read the moment propelled him to political relevance for 3 decades
Sen. Graham repeatedly moved in the direction South Carolina and Republican politics were headed rather than where they had been.