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Ten years after the referendum, how Brexit could have been done differently
An economist weighs up some of the options that were left on the table.
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PNG’s ruling party supports 15-year transition period for Bougainville
RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea’s ruling PANGU Party says it would support a 15-year transition process for Bougainville, regardless of whether Parliament votes for or against independence. Prime Minister James Marape outlined the proposal in a statement defending PNG’s constitutional process for deciding Bougainville’s political future. Bougainville, which is an autonomous region within PNG, voted
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Time’s running out to book Virgin flight credits before June 30. What are your refund rights?
Two experts explain what the new Virgin rules mean, the options for chasing a refund – and how to make it simpler for consumers in future.
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Australia has already spent over $100 million dealing with Varroa mite. Here’s what we can do next
Current pesticides are already failing – but science points to a way forward.
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An elite fighting unit of gay lovers – the Theban Sacred Band in ancient Greece
The Theban Sacred Band – made up of ‘lovers and their loves’ came to be known for their strength, discipline, and ferocity.
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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could work for addiction too – and we finally know how
GLP-1 drugs show promise for more than weight loss. They also cut substance abuse and are changing how we think about the brain’s reward system.
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‘One of the greatest honours in sport’ – Ardie Savea as All Blacks captain
By Christina Persico of RNZ Pacific Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks captain, as head coach Dave Rennie today revealed his first squad at Feilding Yellows Rugby Club. Savea said he would be drawing on the leadership from those around him, and those who have come before, to inspire and ground him. “To serve
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The new price gouging law starts on July 1. Can it rein in Coles and Woolworths?
The new law targeting supermarket prices will be tough to apply. But it does put the big supermarkets on notice that their pricing practices are being watched.
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Why the whole country will be watching Victoria’s November state election
This election is likely to be watched closely across the country because of what it reveals about the changing party system in Australia.
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Victoria wants daily ‘device-free’ time in high schools. What works best for learning?
The research tells us there is no ‘magic screen time number’ to guarantee quality learning. It depends how the technology is used and for what.
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‘Too pretty to do math’? Here’s the real reason girls aren’t choosing to study maths
Research has consistently shown girls are just as capable of succeeding in maths as boys.
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Can we cure asthma? Yes, and we have a plan
A new generation of drugs could ‘switch off’ asthma, effectively curing it. That would mean no more puffers and no more flare-ups.