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NZ’s government wants to kick-start a mining boom – but they’re unlikely to hit paydirt, Glenn Banks says
27th Jun 24, 1:15pm
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NZ’s government wants to kick-start a mining boom – but they’re unlikely to hit paydirt, Glenn Banks says
Peter Martin explains why he believes the Australian economy is about to turn up
26th Jun 24, 11:58am
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Peter Martin explains why he believes the Australian economy is about to turn up
Big tech companies were open to online safety regulation – why did NZ’s government scrap the idea?
25th Jun 24, 9:49am
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Big tech companies were open to online safety regulation – why did NZ’s government scrap the idea?
How would a switch to nuclear affect electricity prices for Aussie households and industry?
24th Jun 24, 2:12pm
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How would a switch to nuclear affect electricity prices for Aussie households and industry?
Given it’s now possible to invest in bitcoin on Australia’s largest stock exchange, Marta Khomyn asks if the crypto-asset is going mainstream
22nd Jun 24, 9:28am
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Given it’s now possible to invest in bitcoin on Australia’s largest stock exchange, Marta Khomyn asks if the crypto-asset is going mainstream
Resource management is always political – the Fast-track Approvals Bill is just honest about it, Jeffrey McNeill argues
21st Jun 24, 11:54am
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Resource management is always political – the Fast-track Approvals Bill is just honest about it, Jeffrey McNeill argues
Please stop obsessing over words. It’s quite simple: the RBA thinks inflation is too high, Stephen Bartos says
20th Jun 24, 12:18pm
Please stop obsessing over words. It’s quite simple: the RBA thinks inflation is too high, Stephen Bartos says
People are worried about the media using AI for stories of consequence, but less so for sports and entertainment
20th Jun 24, 9:53am
People are worried about the media using AI for stories of consequence, but less so for sports and entertainment
Anne Twomey says South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits
18th Jun 24, 12:46pm
Anne Twomey says South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits
Global demand for oil could peak soon meaning NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up, Jen Purdie says
14th Jun 24, 9:48am
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Global demand for oil could peak soon meaning NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up, Jen Purdie says
What are the functions of the modern university? Anthony Richardson offers seven answers for the government review
9th Jun 24, 8:30am
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What are the functions of the modern university? Anthony Richardson offers seven answers for the government review
Cryptocurrencies use massive amounts of power – but eco-friendly alternatives come with their own risks
7th Jun 24, 1:38pm
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Cryptocurrencies use massive amounts of power – but eco-friendly alternatives come with their own risks
Solar farms can eat up farmland – but ‘agrivoltaics’ could mean the best of both worlds for NZ farmers
6th Jun 24, 2:29pm
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Solar farms can eat up farmland – but ‘agrivoltaics’ could mean the best of both worlds for NZ farmers
Sue me, if you can. How laws that prevent directors being sued make firms less likely to recall potentially dangerous products
6th Jun 24, 12:33pm
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Sue me, if you can. How laws that prevent directors being sued make firms less likely to recall potentially dangerous products
Martin Brook says New Zealand needs to consider how it can meet the demands of a new economy, practically as well as morally and ethically
5th Jun 24, 9:25am
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Martin Brook says New Zealand needs to consider how it can meet the demands of a new economy, practically as well as morally and ethically
China turns to private hackers as it cracks down on online activists on Tiananmen Square anniversary
4th Jun 24, 9:27am
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China turns to private hackers as it cracks down on online activists on Tiananmen Square anniversary
NZ Budget 2024: ‘tax relief’ for the ‘squeezed middle’ – but who’s paying? Seven experts follow the money
2nd Jun 24, 6:00am
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NZ Budget 2024: ‘tax relief’ for the ‘squeezed middle’ – but who’s paying? Seven experts follow the money
It may be necessary to sacrifice machine learning performance for privacy protection with sensitive data
30th May 24, 9:25am
It may be necessary to sacrifice machine learning performance for privacy protection with sensitive data
NZ is changing faster than the census can keep up – Paul Spoonley details the 4 big trends to watch
27th May 24, 2:01pm
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NZ is changing faster than the census can keep up – Paul Spoonley details the 4 big trends to watch
‘Facebook probably knows I sell drugs’ – how young people’s digital footprints can threaten their future prospects
24th May 24, 1:16pm
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‘Facebook probably knows I sell drugs’ – how young people’s digital footprints can threaten their future prospects
Alex Prior says the British general election may prove unprecedented in the relative anonymity of the political leaders
24th May 24, 10:09am
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Alex Prior says the British general election may prove unprecedented in the relative anonymity of the political leaders
The ‘dead internet theory’ makes eerie claims about an AI-run web. The truth is more sinister
22nd May 24, 7:00am
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The ‘dead internet theory’ makes eerie claims about an AI-run web. The truth is more sinister
Joe Biden has raised tariffs on Chinese imports – but this ploy to win votes may spark a trade war
17th May 24, 12:36pm
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Joe Biden has raised tariffs on Chinese imports – but this ploy to win votes may spark a trade war
Aussie Treasurer Jim Chalmers 'bitten by the giveaway bug' in a budget that contains good news for almost everyone, Stephen Bartos says
15th May 24, 10:56am
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Aussie Treasurer Jim Chalmers 'bitten by the giveaway bug' in a budget that contains good news for almost everyone, Stephen Bartos says
AI-assisted writing is quietly booming in academic journals. Here’s why that’s OK
13th May 24, 1:43pm
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AI-assisted writing is quietly booming in academic journals. Here’s why that’s OK