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David McMillan looks at why Donald Trump’s election could hasten the end of US dollar dominance
14th Dec 24, 9:01am
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David McMillan looks at why Donald Trump’s election could hasten the end of US dollar dominance
Deliberate disinformation campaigns are a public health risk – but NZ has no effective strategy to deal with it, Helen Petousis-Harris argues
12th Dec 24, 1:40pm
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Deliberate disinformation campaigns are a public health risk – but NZ has no effective strategy to deal with it, Helen Petousis-Harris argues
Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
10th Dec 24, 3:44pm
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Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
Chatbots won’t help anyone make weapons of mass destruction. But other AI systems just might
5th Dec 24, 4:38pm
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Chatbots won’t help anyone make weapons of mass destruction. But other AI systems just might
Jay L. Zagorsky argues the way to control your spending this holiday season is to stick with cash
5th Dec 24, 10:49am
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Jay L. Zagorsky argues the way to control your spending this holiday season is to stick with cash
New modelling from Niven Winchester shows how Trump’s trade tariffs will hurt, and help, New Zealand
4th Dec 24, 1:49pm
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New modelling from Niven Winchester shows how Trump’s trade tariffs will hurt, and help, New Zealand
NZ’s gas shortage was not caused by the offshore exploration ban – but it was still a flawed policy, David Dempsey says
2nd Dec 24, 9:46am
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NZ’s gas shortage was not caused by the offshore exploration ban – but it was still a flawed policy, David Dempsey says
What is Bluesky? Why tens of millions of people are heading for a ‘decentralised’ social media platform
28th Nov 24, 9:18am
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What is Bluesky? Why tens of millions of people are heading for a ‘decentralised’ social media platform
After nearly 10 years of debate, COP29’s carbon trading deal is seriously flawed, Kate Dooley argues
27th Nov 24, 10:04am
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After nearly 10 years of debate, COP29’s carbon trading deal is seriously flawed, Kate Dooley argues
Robo price-fixing: Why the US Justice Department is suing a software company to stop landlords colluding on rents
26th Nov 24, 9:35am
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Robo price-fixing: Why the US Justice Department is suing a software company to stop landlords colluding on rents
From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, Jacqueline Peel assesses what was, and wasn’t, achieved at the COP29 climate talks
25th Nov 24, 12:52pm
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From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, Jacqueline Peel assesses what was, and wasn’t, achieved at the COP29 climate talks
Green hydrogen could decarbonise entire industries in NZ – but there’s a long way to go
25th Nov 24, 9:28am
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Green hydrogen could decarbonise entire industries in NZ – but there’s a long way to go
Falling house prices will be the most tangible sign climate change is driving an insurability crisis that disrupts wider financial stability, Andrew J. Hoffman says
22nd Nov 24, 10:12am
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Falling house prices will be the most tangible sign climate change is driving an insurability crisis that disrupts wider financial stability, Andrew J. Hoffman says
Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
16th Nov 24, 9:30am
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Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it’s more about greenwashing than helping the climate
16th Nov 24, 8:45am
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Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it’s more about greenwashing than helping the climate
Jane Kelsey argues Trump’s tariffs are nothing new, NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself
15th Nov 24, 10:30am
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Jane Kelsey argues Trump’s tariffs are nothing new, NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself
Asking ChatGPT vs Googling: Can AI chatbots boost human creativity?
14th Nov 24, 9:14am
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Asking ChatGPT vs Googling: Can AI chatbots boost human creativity?
The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
11th Nov 24, 11:50am
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The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
Is AI dominance inevitable? A technology ethicist says no, actually
9th Nov 24, 10:00am
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Is AI dominance inevitable? A technology ethicist says no, actually
2023 election study: What voters really wanted, and why the coalition’s mandate could be fragile
30th Oct 24, 10:08am
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2023 election study: What voters really wanted, and why the coalition’s mandate could be fragile
The scale of fraud against seniors is huge, and still growing; Annie Lecompte explains why
29th Oct 24, 1:36pm
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The scale of fraud against seniors is huge, and still growing; Annie Lecompte explains why
Can NZ’s supply chain build enough resilience and sustainability to survive the next global crisis?
22nd Oct 24, 11:19am
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Can NZ’s supply chain build enough resilience and sustainability to survive the next global crisis?
Preventing falls: Google Street View offers a quick way to assess risks for older New Zealanders
21st Oct 24, 2:27pm
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Preventing falls: Google Street View offers a quick way to assess risks for older New Zealanders
Clues left by the Alpine Fault’s last big quake reveal its direction – this will help NZ prepare for the inevitable next rupture
18th Oct 24, 9:26am
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Clues left by the Alpine Fault’s last big quake reveal its direction – this will help NZ prepare for the inevitable next rupture
Austerity and recession: Geoff Bertram with three simple graphs that explain New Zealand’s economic crisis
16th Oct 24, 8:30am
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Austerity and recession: Geoff Bertram with three simple graphs that explain New Zealand’s economic crisis