The latest update on NZ’s state of the environment is sobering – but there are glimmers of progress
Soil erosion, water pollution, waste production and the loss of biodiversity are among multiple pressures degrading New ...
Financial markets are tanking. Here’s why it’s best not to panic
Financial markets have reacted very badly to the upending of global trade. But that doesn’t mean you should panic.
Selling your old laptop or phone? You might be handing over your data too
Discarded or resold electronics often retain sensitive personal and corporate information. Simply deleting files or ...
Here’s who topped the rankings in this year’s scorecard for sustainable chocolate – and which confectionery giant refused to participate
The Global Chocolate Scorecard evaluates traders and brands on efforts to address child labour, deforestation and other ...
How we used AI to trace the evolution of bacteria on Earth
Until now, it’s been very hard for scientists to establish a detailed timeline of the early evolution of bacteria.
The trouble with Labor in Victoria - and what reckoning there might be at the federal election
We’ve been here before - a state Labor government on the nose, a federal election looming, and federal Labor desperate to ...
Donald Trump has gatecrashed the federal election. It’s creating huge challenges for Australia’s next government
The US alliance will endure despite Trump’s efforts to upend the global order. But whoever wins the May 3 election must boost ...
New research shows digital technology is linked to reduced wellbeing in young kids. So what can parents do?
A new study looks at the impact of tech on little kids’ wellbeing, social skills and behaviour. It includes data from more ...
3.5 million Australians experienced fraud last year. This could be avoided through 6 simple steps
Growing use of technology and our willingness to trust it is putting Australians at greater risk of being scammed.