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I have devoted comparatively little space to talking about New Zealand politics these past three years: it has been too depressing. But with yesterday’s election, I rather need to write, because, well, there is the horrible feeling that something has come profoundly unstuck. I am not even talking about the performance of certain parties, though […]
A Phuulish Fellow by strda221 · Sunday
Recrimination and Review: Post 2026 Election Analysis
It’s the day after Election Day
Mountain Tui by Mountain Tūī · Sunday
Yeah, I know. This is f**king awful.
So, what is there to say? I was going to write to you tomorrow but here I am reaching out to you today because I figure you’re feeling the way I’m feeling. I am so fucking sad. I am so fucking angry. And I don’
Emily Writes by Emily Writes · Sunday
Political leaders say public feedback has been valuable, but final government must reflect operational realities
New Zealanders were greeted this morning with an emergency mobile alert from the sitting coalition government, thanking them profusely for taking the time to participate in the triennial democracy survey. The survey, which every three years seeks to gauge New Zealanders’ opinion on what their government should look like, before ostensibly taking it somewhat into […]
The Civilian by Ben Uffindell · Sunday
Pre-election polls understated right in NZ, with overhang skewing preliminary results
Polls were showing the right leading the left before the election, but National, ACT and New Zealand First all did better on the night.
The Conversation by Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne · Sunday
NZ will have a caretaker government for weeks. What that means and how it works
The final election result won’t be known for three weeks and coalition negotiations will take even longer. But it’s not correct to say ‘there’s no government’.
The Conversation by Grant Duncan, Research Associate, Public Policy Institute, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau · Sunday
Public sends clear message it wants seven distinctly different things
Last night, the people of New Zealand spoke, and while we don’t have all the results yet due to the catastrophic freak fires at seventeen different polling places – and the unfortunate incident in which Stuff’s Patrick Gower became so hungry for politics he ate an entire box of marked ballots – it remains undeniable […]
The Civilian by Ben Uffindell · Sunday
Election Night 2026
A good night for the coalition but a poor night for National.
Nick's Kōrero by Nick Rockel · Sunday
The morning after
Well, the results are in, and they match the pre-election polls: a coin-flip. At present, before the special votes, Labour is marginally ahead on the party vote, but thanks to the weirdness of FPP, National has 6 more seats. While the regime has 67 seats in a 131 seat house (!) and can form a government, that position normally wouldn't survive the special votes, and we won't know how things stand, or who is in a position to coalesce with who, until the final results are declared on November 27. Which puts u
No Right Turn by Idiot/Savant · Sunday
The Overhang 2.16: The Hangover
What just happened and what still could
The Overhang by rustie · Sunday
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Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Sunday
Western Democracy Was Always a Managed Oligarchy. Now It’s Breaking
How democracies under stress are showing their true oligarchy status.
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Sunday
‘I Heard a Barnacle’ – How Paying Attention to Nature’s Background Noise Can Reveal Animal Secrets
The too-often-neglected importance of sound in nature and scientific investigation.
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Sunday
NZ’s next government hangs in the balance: 2026 election results at a glance
Provisional results suggest a parliamentary overhang of nine seats, which means a majority requires 66 seats.
The Conversation by Digital Storytelling Team, The Conversation · Sunday
A knife-edge result, 3 possible outcomes: what comes next after NZ’s election?
With special votes still to come, three possible scenarios could determine who governs NZ – and whether Christopher Luxon or Chris Hipkins becomes prime minister.
The Conversation by Richard Shaw, Professor of Politics, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University · Sunday
Disaster as overhang seats overflow debating chamber, taking out load-bearing walls
An unmitigated catastrophe is unfolding at Parliament tonight as election results have produced an enormous overhang for both sides of the political aisle, with the resulting additional seats overflowing the debating chamber and causing significant structural damage to the building. While Parliament is designed to accommodate an overhang, the debating chamber is physically quite small, […]
The Civilian by Ben Uffindell · Saturday
LIVE: ELECTION VOTE DECISION 2026 – Nation Election-Votes to Decide
Once more, we’re back where we were three years ago, and three years before that, and possibly three years before that but we can’t quite remember if we were covering it. It’s Election Night, and we’re here with all the important updates you need to understand what your vote did or did not mean. We’re […]
The Civilian by seb · Saturday
National rolled Luxon this morning and replaced him with a sandwich press, but due to electoral law we couldn’t report it until now
As polls close across the nation, National voters are likely to be more than a bit surprised by what they voted for today. Due to electoral law, all politics is banned in New Zealand from midnight on election day through to polls closing at 7pm. Nothing can be published that may, in any way, sway […]
The Civilian by Ben Uffindell · Saturday
A Second Puff of the Bongcloud: Chess Nonsense
Last month, I dipped my toe into the meme-pool that is the Bongcloud, noting that I tended to play the sensible (some would say cowardly) 3. Ke1: https://phuulishfellow.wordpress.com/2026/10/17/a-puff-of-the-bongcloud-chess-nonsense/ Well, today, I decided to act in accordance with the true spirit of the Bongcloud, and played 3. Ke3. Suffice to say, the resulting game did not […]
A Phuulish Fellow by strda221 · Saturday
Coffee Break: Fake Medicine, Cancer Vaccines that Work, and an Update on Bigfoot and Democratic Politics
Part the First: How Do You Identify a Vanity Institution? Last week we discussed an alternative medicine clinic in Switzerland in which several patients died after alternative therapies. These clinics are, of course, everywhere, and sometimes they are difficult to identify. Jonathan Jarry has written The Parallel World of Fakery for the McGill Office of […]
Naked Capitalism by KLG · Saturday
‘No Blank Checks for Big Tech’: Schumer Faces Protest Over ‘Dirty Data Center Deal’
Will a bill that disses the midterms' AI repudiation by speeding up data center construction advance in the lame duck Congressional session?
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Saturday
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Naked Capitalism by Conor Gallagher · Saturday
How Did Paraguay’s Fastest Growing Bank Become the Country’s Worst Nightmare?
The fallout of Ueno Bank's collapse has quickly spread across the economy, leading to the collapse of Paraguay's government and the arrest of eight bank executives
Naked Capitalism by Nick Corbishley · Saturday
An election actually worth talking about finally? We’ll see.
For Aoteroa… this particular election might actually qualify as “the most crucial election” for real. Recent toppling of the Right in Hungary, the holding off of their forces in Brazil and other similar places under the hardest boot of the Right and the Hard Right in particular, alongside the US Mid-Term sweeps by the Democrats... Read More
exhALANt by exhalantblog · Friday
Iran War: Will AI Rout, Report of Rubio Exit, End of Netanyahu Reign, Likely Hegseth Impeachment, Halt Plans to Hit Iran Over Weekend?
Today's Iran war news: Trump is bleeding out power, but will he still proceed with his big beautiful attack on Iran to shore up his manhood?
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Friday
FINAL polling and forecasts
Our best and final update on the state of the race and the state of the seats
The Overhang by rustie · Friday
‘Time for Some Accountability’: Advocate Says Democrats Must Subpoena Corporate Price-Gougers
Will a push to rein in algo-driven individual corporate price gouging get Congressional support and legal restrictions?
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Friday
View from The Hill: an over-committed Albanese is scrambling to keep his eyes on the main game
The PM will devote Monday to chair meetings on the mid-December budget update before flying off again for the COP summit in Turkey.
The Conversation by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra · Friday
Pauline Hanson’s High Court appeal will put freedom of speech to the test
The One Nation leader’s case is among a slew of cases the High Court will deal with in coming months on freedom of political communication.
The Conversation by Anne Twomey, Professor Emerita in Constitutional Law, University of Sydney · Friday
Electoral Commission urged to release results in more exciting order
Television broadcasters, along with Stuff, which is sometimes a bit like television but at other times is just outsourced TV3, have urged the Electoral Commission to release election results in a more exciting order, saying the current approach gives undue priority to counting votes rather than maintaining suspense. Network executives say results should be arranged […]
The Civilian by Ben Uffindell · Friday
A Sovereign Debt Crisis?
France may show us the way
Pundit by Brian Easton · Friday
China doesn’t need to dominate the world to threaten Australia’s security
This week, former Australian Defence Force chief Chris Barrie said he did not see any evidence from China ‘of global aspirations and global dominance aspirations that we’ve seen out of the United States’ . He ...
The Strategist by Jason Van der Schyff · Friday
Friday Chats - Nightmare election edition + meditations + an election drinking game
Some final election thoughts and lots of memes from the US midterms! I am allowing a safe space to lib out before we hate the Democrats again. Because the election is tomorrow, Friday Night Chats will be slightly different than usual. We will have a shorter FNC, and I have
Emily Writes by Emily Writes · Friday
Justice, accountability, more questions: what Russell Brand’s guilty verdict means for victim-survivors
Is it really justice when the legal process is itself so often the source of further harm?
The Conversation by Anastasia Powell, Professor of Family and Sexual Violence, RMIT University · Friday
The Curious Case of a Sticky Stuff Story
TPU/Curia - poll or propaganda?
Frankly Speaking by Frank Macskasy · Friday
COP31 should draw on Taiwan’s Pacific climate experience
As Australia prepares to lead negotiations at the 31st UN climate conference, COP31, it should keep Pacific priorities at the centre and reaffirm its longstanding support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international climate cooperation. Climate ...
The Strategist by Ray Ming-Tse Lu · Friday
Helen Kelly’s lasting legacy for worker safety
Recently we remembered and celebrated the legacy of former New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) President Helen Kelly, a decade after her passing. Helen is remembered as a leader whose tireless commitment to working people helped change Aotearoa for the better. Through the campaigns she led and injustices she exposed, Helen… Read More »Helen Kelly’s lasting legacy for worker safety The post Helen Kelly’s lasting legacy for worker safety appeared first on NZCTU.
NZCTU by Jeremiah Boniface · Friday
The last day
Its the end of the election campaign. The last poll is out, showing the same knife-edge we've had all election. 1.67 million of us have already voted, and it'll be close to 2 million by the end of the day. And tomorrow, the rest of us - including me - will go off to vote. As for which way: this government is the worst in living memory. It has undermined te Tiriti and the rest of our constitution, spat on democracy, wiped its arse with the BORA, and introduced attitudes of casual cruelty and corruption, whil
No Right Turn by Idiot/Savant · Friday
6 November 2026
More coverage of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union 10-hour strikes features in today’s Union News, including interviews with two NZPFU staff in a 1News story. And the PSA takes legal action against the Solicitor-General’s proposed restructure at Crown Law. Union coverage Employment The post 6 November 2026 appeared first on NZCTU.
NZCTU by Aaron · Friday
Politics with Michelle Grattan: business chief urges government to use more means testing
CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Andrew McKellar, joined us on the podcast to discuss ACCI’s prescriptions for the country’s economic ills.
The Conversation by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra · Friday
The Overhang 2.15: E Noho (Seated Part 4)
The belated fourth instalment in a rapid-fire series previewing each local electorate race, this time focusing on the Māori seats.
The Overhang by rustie · Friday
After the midterms – The Indo-Pacific awaits one of four different Washingtons
The result of this week’s US midterm elections does not tell Australia what Washington will do in the Indo-Pacific, but it does reveal two uncertain factors that will decide it. The two unknowns are whether ...
The Strategist by Gregory Brown · Friday
Economic Bulletin September/October 2026
Our feature article examines employment outcomes for young workers over the past three years. The deterioration of the job market since 2023 has been particularly hard on younger people, with youth unemployment and NEET rates increasing rapidly. We dig beneath the headline numbers to look at both the cyclical and longer-term trends in these rates.… Read More »Economic Bulletin September/October 2026 The post Economic Bulletin September/October 2026 appeared first on NZCTU.
NZCTU by Jeremiah Boniface · Friday
NZ election eve poll watch: right’s lead slipping with Opportunity still the wild card
With a day till the election, final polls show a left shift but the right still in front – with the Opportunity Party’s fate still a decisive factor.
The Conversation by Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne · Friday
Final poll puts Labour just ahead of National
Post/Freshwater poll has Labour at 30.7% (up 2% ), National at 26.4% (down 1.2% & Opportunity at 5.1%; Opportunity’s fate set to decide who wins; Next Govt to cut benefits by $1.3b -- regardless
The Kaka by Bernard Hickey · Friday

Te Pāti Māori launches Mana Takatāpui Policy
Te Pāti Māori has today launched its Mana Takatāpui Policy, committing $200 million over three years and establishing an independent, Takatāpui governed Commission with real authority over Takatāpui specific funding. Te Pāti Māori Co Leader Rawiri Waititi says the policy is built on a simple principle: Nothing about Takatāpui without Takatāpui. “For too long, decisions have been made about Takatāpui without Takatāpui. Our policy changes who holds the power,” Waititi said.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 23 September 2026
We Want Cheaper Power And We Want Our People To Own It.
Te Pāti Māori has today announced its Energy Sovereignty policy, a plan to cut power costs, build Aotearoa’s energy future and shift ownership into the hands of whānau, hapū, iwi and communities. “Every party is talking about generating more electricity. We’re asking the question they keep avoiding: who will own it?” said Te Pāti Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi “If we replace fossil fuels with renewables but leave ownership and profits concentrated in the same hands, we haven’t transformed the system. We’ve just c
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 16 September 2026
GOVERNMENT'S LAST ACT IS ANOTHER ATTACK ON TE TIRITI
In its final days, this Government is trying to strip Te Tiriti from our laws. Three Treaty-related Bills before Parliament would weaken Te Tiriti protections and reduce Crown accountability. Te Pāti Māori opposes every one of them. Instead, Te Pāti Māori are calling for Te Tiriti to be protected through enforceable Crown obligations that no Government can simply discard.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 September 2026
TE PĀTI MĀORI LAUNCHES TE TIRITI ENTRENCHMENT POLICY
Te Pāti Māori has today launched its Te Tiriti Entrenchment Policy, a major constitutional reform package that will make Crown obligations arising from Te Tiriti legally enforceable and resource the next stage of Māori-led constitutional transformation. “Te Tiriti is the constitutional foundation of Aotearoa. Its mana does not rise and fall depending on who forms the Government,” Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi said. “Our policy is about certainty, accountability and making sure the Crown keeps its p
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 1 September 2026
MP for Hauraki-Waikato Hana-Rawhiti Calls on Govt to Honour its Commitments to Waikato and Waipaa Awa
Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke says the Government’s decision to delay key provisions of Plan Change 1, which sets rules to protect and restore the health of the Waikato and Waipaa awa, puts 3-yearly electoral interests ahead of its obligations to iwi and the environment. “This is bigger than a plan or a process. It is about whether the Crown will keep its word to Waikato-Tainui and honour the commitments it made – and written into legislation” says Maipi-Clarke. “The power of Te Ture Whaimana
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 24 August 2026
Luxon chose culture wars while basic services failed
Christopher Luxon has spent too much of his term legislating culture wars while the basic services New Zealanders rely on have been allowed to deteriorate, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says. “The Prime Minister had a finite term to govern. He chose to spend an extraordinary amount of it undoing Māori rights and weakening Crown obligations while the services New Zealanders depend on were deteriorating,” Ngarewa-Packer said. “He found the time to mobilise 13 government agencies to trawl throu
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 18 August 2026
Luxon survives today, but he will not survive November 7
Today’s National Party caucus meeting may have saved Christopher Luxon’s job, but it has not solved National’s deeper problem. This government is consumed by its own survival while whānau are left to carry the cost. For days, New Zealanders have watched a governing party turn inward while families face rising costs, job losses and an economy going backwards. “Luxon may have kept the job, but National has lost the country’s confidence,” said Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader, Rawiri Waititi.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 12 August 2026
Oriini Kaipara MP extends aroha following fatal workplace incident in Ōtāhuhu
Oriini Kaipara, MP for Tāmaki Makaurau, extends her deepest condolences to the whānau, friends and work colleagues of the worker who tragically lost their life at the Auckland Meat Processors facility on Portage Road, Ōtāhuhu. "Our thoughts are first and foremost with the whānau who are now navigating an unimaginable loss. No one should leave for work and not return home to their loved ones." Following notification of the incident, Oriini's office has been actively seeking information to better understand t
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 7 August 2026
Te Pati Maori will make the Waitangi Tribunal recommendations binding
Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi says New Zealand First's call to review the Waitangi Tribunal proves the coalition has learnt nothing from the Tribunal's latest report. "The Waitangi Tribunal has found that the Government's Treaty clause review is a major breach of Te Tiriti. Instead of fixing the breach, Shane Jones wants to investigate the institution that exposed it." Waititi says this is about far more than constitutional law.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 6 August 2026
Government’s patriarchal noise cannot hide cervical-screening failure
While this Government and its allies manufacture patriarchal noise and drag public debate into personal attacks, a serious health-system failure involving nearly one million cervical screening notifications demands urgent answers. Health New Zealand says there is “no indication of harm”, but the Government has produced no evidence that proves nobody missed screening, follow-up care or an earlier diagnosis.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 5 August 2026
Government rips up another promise of partnership with Māori
Te Pāti Māori Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the Government’s reported decision to scrap existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements is not planning reform it’s another deliberate step in dismantling the Crown’s relationship with tangata whenua. “This Government isn’t just rewriting planning law. It is rewriting the place of Māori in Aotearoa.” “One law at a time, one institution at a time, one agreement at a time, they are removing the practical ways Te Tiriti is honoured.”
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 21 July 2026
MFAT Must Act Urgently to Free Everlee Wihongi After Another Delayed Hearing
Everlee Wihongi was set to appear in court today to be freed from ICE detention. Unfortunately, approximately 80 minutes before it was scheduled to begin, the Immigration Court decided to postpone the hearing until June 30, 2026. ICE has no reason to continue to detain Everlee after the conviction that formed the basis of the immigration case was successfully overturned. Everlee has now been detained for over two months, and this is just the latest in a long line of unnecessary delays. “Our aroha goes out t
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 18 June 2026
Te Pāti Māori Announces Lisa Marie Murch as Te Tai Tonga Candidate for 2026
Te Pāti Māori is proud to announce Lisa Marie Murch as its candidate for Te Tai Tonga in the 2026 General Election. Born and raised in Murihiku, Lisa brings lived experience, education, service, and a deep commitment to whānau Māori across Te Waipounamu. A young Māori mother at sixteen, Lisa knows firsthand the realities many whānau face. Her journey from cleaning and baking, to becoming a head baker, bilingual primary teacher, kaupapa Māori educator, and specialist across Murihiku and Ōtepoti schools, is g
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 June 2026
Government Hid Its Own Evidence on LNG
Te Pāti Māori is calling on the Government to release all remaining redacted advice on the proposed Taranaki LNG import terminal and halt the contract process until full public disclosure has occurred. This week RNZ revealed that officials redacted modelling commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment showing low need for LNG imports. In some scenarios, no need at all. That information was only made public after RNZ lodged a complaint with the Ombudsman. Parts of the document remain
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 11 June 2026
Seymour Admits He Never Checked Impact on Māori with Diabetes
David Seymour Associate Minister of Health confirmed in answers to Written Parliamentary Questions that he supported removing Māori and Pacific priority access to Type 2 diabetes medicines, without any equity analysis, without modelling of Māori complications, and holds no data on how many Māori currently rely on the pathway they're removing. Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said the admissions were negligible. "They don't know who they're harming. They don't know how many Māori with diabetes r
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 10 June 2026
If The Government Really Wants To Lower Power Bills, This Is The Way
Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the government’s LNG announcement today exposes a fundamental failure of energy policy leadership. “Simeon Brown says he has an answer to our energy security problem. A billion-dollar contract to import liquefied natural gas. From the Middle East. With no plan to pay for it. That’s not energy security, that’s energy dependency,” says Ngarewa-Packer. “Initially the government planned a levy on power bills to fund this facility. Now they want the same gentail
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 9 June 2026
Govt will Erase Iwi Representation Across Aotearoa
Today the government announced that they will be removing the voting rights of iwi representatives from all councils across the country. They will be amending the Local Government (System Improvements) Bill after it has already gone through select committee, meaning that there will be no public submission process. “This is another gut punch, and our people are fed up” said Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader, Rawiri Waititi. “Every time we think this government couldn’t possibly harm te iwi Māori any more, they always
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 2 June 2026
TPM to Entrench Te Tiriti: Government’s Tiriti Purge is Constitutional Vandalism
Te Pāti Māori is condemning today’s announcement by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith to strip or weaken Te Tiriti o Waitangi references across 19 pieces of legislation. “This is not policy reform. It is constitutional vandalism.” After failing to redefine Te Tiriti through the Treaty Principles Bill, the Government is now dismantling it clause by clause through legislative review instead. Different vehicle. Same destination.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 May 2026
Te Pāti Māori responds to announcement of new political party
Te Pāti Māori acknowledges Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s announcement that she intends to contest the 2026 General Election under the newly announced Te Tai Tokerau Party. We wish Mariameno well. Te ao Māori has always carried many voices, many rohe, many whakapapa, and many expressions of mana motuhake. We respect the right of whānau, hapū, iwi, rohe and candidates to determine their own political pathway.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 11 May 2026
MP Govt Floats Nuclear Jones Must Front Up
Te Pāti Māori is demanding answers after Shane Jones casually floated nuclear fission in the House today. Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said, “Aotearoa is not neutral on nuclear. We are proudly anti-nuclear. That position was fought for, defended, and embedded in who we are as a nation.” “Is this Government marching us away from our nuclear-free legacy? Because Aotearoa deserves to know,” said Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 29 April 2026

KiwiRail to fund additional ferries works in Picton
KiwiRail will directly fund up to $37.5 million for Picton rail yard upgrades and adding auto-mooring technology to the new wharf as part of the New Ferries project, Rail Minister Winston Peters announced today. “Selecting KiwiRail as the long-term operator of the Interislander has given the company confidence to invest its own funds in commercial assets, meaning the taxpayer is not paying a cent more than our $1.7 billion allocation but still achieves the benefit as the ultimate owner of KiwiRail,” Mr Pete
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
Resilience work underway for key South Island route
Work to bolster the resilience of a key South Island route vital to New Zealand tourism will soon begin, South Island and Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. “The Government allocated around $40 million in Budget 2026 to fund resilience upgrades to State Highway 94 (SH94) between Te Anau and Milford, as part of a wider $150 million-plus package to strengthen five of the mainland’s most vulnerable state highways,” Mr Meager says. “There will soon be spades in the ground at key sites on SH94 in Fi
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
King’s Counsel appointments 2026
Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointments of 12 King’s Counsel. The rank of King’s Counsel is primarily awarded to barristers sole who have met the overarching criteria of excellence in their careers. The 12 new King’s Counsel appointed, from over 100 applications, are Matanuku Mahuika, Karen Radich, Janette Campbell, Matthew Harris, Kirsten Gray, Tim Smith, Polly Pope, Kerry Cook, Sam Lowery, Rob Kirkness, Isaac Hikaka, and Annabel Maxwell-Scott. “The appointment of King’s Counsel reco
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
Levy reduction for cruise industry
Cruise ship passengers will pay significantly lower Border Processing Levy rates from 1 July 2027, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today. From 1 July 2027, cruise passengers will see a net reduction of NZ$19.91 per person through the combined arrival and departure levy rate changes. The Border Processing Levy for arriving cruise passengers will lower from NZ$27.14 to NZ$7.20, while the levy for outgoing passengers will increase by three cents per person. “The levy system is working as intended. Where f
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
New construction ACOP to bring health and safety clarity
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden today launched a new Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) that outlines practical steps businesses and workers can take to meet their health and safety responsibilities on residential construction sites. “This ACOP will provide practical, sector-specific information to help clients, principal contractors, contractors, subcontractors and workers prepare for upcoming changes to health and safety law, and support better outcomes across New Zealand's residen
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
West Coast infrastructure upgrades on course
Investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund is delivering progress on key projects on the West Coast, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says. "Improvements to key shipping ports and the upgrade of Hokitika Airport are part of the government’s support for the West Coast’s economic growth and resilience,” Mr Patterson says. Mr Patterson joined local leaders and iwi today at the blessing of Greymouth Port's new port sounding vessel, which will be used to monitor and manage the port’s
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
Hunua Quarry development fast-tracked
A third substantial Auckland quarry project has gained Fast-track approval to expand operations, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones say. This is the 37th project approved through the Fast-track process. Winstone Aggregates lodged its application in March 2026, with approval taking around four months from the appointment of an independent expert panel. The redevelopment of Hunua Quarry will expand existing quarrying activities to allow Winstone Aggregates to deepen the ex
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
SH54 resilience improvements on the way
A crash-prone bridge in Manawatū currently down to one lane is set to be replaced with funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say. The project to replace Haynes Bridge on State Highway 54 will receive funding of $6.5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund. Mr Jones says the investment in the new bridge on a key Manawatū-Whanganui route will deliver benefits for communities and businesses throughout the region. "Safe
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
New term, same story; attendance up again
Provisional school attendance data for Term 3 2026 shows despite a tough flu season in person attendance rates were the highest of any Term 3 since 2022, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. In Term 3 2026, 52.2% of students met the criteria for regular attendance, representing a 1.7 percentage point increase from 50.5% in Term 3 2025. A student attends school ‘regularly’ when they are in class for more than 90 per cent of the term. “This data shows attendance rates continue to rise under this G
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
International tourism nears full recovery
International visitor numbers are now within a whisker of pre-pandemic levels, with four months left to go in the year and the summer season yet to hit, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. Stats NZ data out today shows the total number of overseas visitor arrivals in August 2026 was 99 per cent of the 251,100 in August 2019. “In 2025 I set the ambitious goal to increase the number of international visitors to New Zealand to at least 2019 levels by 2026. “This monthly data shows we are well
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Open ocean opportunities for iwi aquaculture
The Government has set aside areas suitable for aquaculture to ensure Marlborough iwi have the opportunity to contribute to the region’s open ocean aquaculture boom, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “The two Aquaculture Settlement Areas (ASAs) ensure suitable space in the region remains available while the Crown and Te Tau Ihu iwi negotiate a settlement under the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act,” Mr Jones says. “With the launch earlier this year of New Zealand’s first open
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Diesel reserve extended to maintain fuel security
The Government has extended an agreement for a 550,000-barrel strategic diesel reserve until August 2027 to maintain New Zealand’s fuel resilience, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “Maintaining our national fuel security, particularly through a period of global uncertainty, remains a top priority for the Government. That’s why we’re pleased to announce this extension to our existing deal with Z Energy for the diesel reserve at Marsden Point,” Nicola Willis says.
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Survivor Support and Recognition Fund to open next year
The Government has approved a third and final round of the Survivor Support and Recognition Fund (SSRF). The fund supports community-led services and initiatives for survivors of abuse and neglect in care This $820,000 contestable fund will be available to non-government organisations and community groups that directly support survivors of abuse in care,” says Lead Coordination Minister Erica Stanford. Applications are expected to open in February 2027. The Department of Internal Affairs' Community Operatio
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Long overdue replacement for critical bridge
Another bridge on South Canterbury’s State Highway 82 will be replaced, through funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say. The Deep Creek Bridge on SH82 will be replaced at a cost of $7.5 million. Elephant Hill Stream Bridge has already been replaced, and Waihao North Bridge is in the process of being replaced Deep Creek Bridge carries about 1850 vehicles each day and supports local journeys, agricultural activity and fre
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
It's all adding up: More maths gains for Kiwi kids
New independent assessment results show primary and intermediate students made the equivalent of four months' additional progress in mathematics between 2024 and 2026, signalling a turnaround in achievement, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. The latest Progressive Achievement Test (PAT) data, released today by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER), show statistically significant improvements in mathematics and reading comprehension and vocabulary. “Our number one priority in educati
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Auckland gets another Crisis Recovery Café
People in Auckland in need of mental health or addiction support will have another place to turn for faster access to support, with a new peer-led Crisis Recovery Café officially opening in Mt Eden, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Emergency departments aren’t always the best environment for someone experiencing mental distress. They can be busy, brightly lit and feel far too clinical, when often what someone needs is a calm place to sit down and talk to someone who understands. “That’s why we are
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 13 October 2026
Damning report shows Teaching Council failed to protect children
A damning new independent review has revealed how repeated failures by the Teaching Council allowed a teacher with a known history of offending to remain in the profession before he went on to commit indecent acts against children, Minister of Education Erica Stanford says. The independent regulatory review undertaken by Katherine Anderson KC follows the equally damning 2025 Debbie Francis review, which exposed a deeply concerning culture within the Teaching Council. “First and foremost, my thoughts are wit
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 13 October 2026
New ward boosts capacity at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Hawke’s Bay patients will benefit from faster access to surgical care with the opening of a new 28-bed ward at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This new ward is a practical solution to meet growing demand, delivering the extra capacity Hawke’s Bay Hospital needs right now and making a real difference for both patients and staff,” Mr Brown says. “It gives surgical patients dedicated space before and after their procedures, along with space for surgical assessment and planning. That m
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
First state school converts to a charter school
Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that Pakaraka School in Northland has become the first state school to convert to a charter school. “Charter schools give educators more freedom to provide students with an education that suits their needs,” Mr Seymour says. “The Pakaraka community has chosen a new path for its school. They want to be able to build on what is already working for its students, and the charter school model enables them to do that. “In 2024 the school partnered wit
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
Government ambitious for every child’s education
Thank you, Prime Minister. Over the past three years, we have been focused on one overriding objective: lifting educational achievement for every young New Zealander. And a huge part of that has been closing the equity gap, ensuring that your means do not determine your destiny by providing a world-leading education for every young person in our schools. Because we are ambitious for every child in this country. A world-leading education system starts with ensuring every child learns to read, write and do ma
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
Additional domestic student places for veterinary science at Massey University
“An increase in the number of funded domestic places in Massey University’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science programme from 125 to 140 per year from 2027 onwards will help address demand for veterinarians in the future,” says Minister for Tertiary Education Penny Simmonds. Minister Simmonds made the announcement during her visit to the university’s Palmerston North campus on Friday, 9 October. “The veterinary workforce plays a key role in our biosecurity, animal welfare, food safety, and export industry. Incr
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
District Court Judges Appointed
Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of Leighvi Maynard of Gisborne and Nicola Graham of Napier as District Court Judges. Mr Maynard began his legal career at Simpson Grierson in Auckland, where he was a member of the firm’s Environment, Planning and Resource Management team. In 2006 he moved to Gisborne and entered general practice, working across civil, employment, Māori land, family and criminal law jurisdictions before joining the Office of the Crown Solicitor for Rotorua, Tau
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
Simpler food safety, stronger focus on risk
The Government is proposing changes to make it easier for food businesses to meet their food safety obligations, with less paperwork and a sharper focus on the risks that matter, Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard says. Consultation opened today on an updated Simply Safe & Suitable food control plan template. This is New Zealand's main food control template: a pre-approved, plain-language checklist that tells businesses what steps to follow and what records to keep so their food stays safe. "Businesses hav
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
Food and fibre exports hit record $65.2 billion
Food and fibre exports reached a record $65.2 billion in the year to 30 June 2026, up $4.8 billion on the year before, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. "Kiwi farmers and growers keep delivering for the New Zealand economy," Mr McClay says. "This year was already on track to be a record. Their hard work has delivered a result that beats expectations." Exports are up 8 per cent on the previous year and ahead of the Ministry for Primary Industries' June forecast of $64.3 billion. "It's a gre
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
Investigation into Apollo Stadium site planning rules
An investigation has been launched into whether Christchurch planning rules are getting in the way of new housing, economic growth and the future redevelopment of the former Apollo Projects Stadium site, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. The investigation follows a request from Christchurch City Council Mayor Phil Mauger to consider changes to the Christchurch District Plan for the 4.93-hectare site at 95 Jack Hinton Drive in Addington. “The temporary Apollo Stadium has served Christchurch well. Now th
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
Four more school redevelopments get the green light
The Government is investing a further $37 million to redevelop four schools, taking investment in school redevelopment projects approved this year to more than $200 million, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “When we came into Government, school property was a mess. Around 350 projects could not be delivered within the funding available, schools had been waiting years for certainty, and classrooms were costing around $1.2 million each. “We said we would fix it, and that is exactly what we have been do
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
Next steps in fight against organised crime
The new Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) Chief Executive Board has met for the first time today, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello has announced. “We need better organised government to fight organised crime, and the Board will help deliver that,” Ms Costello says. “The Government has made a series of decisions to improve our response to TSOC, including appointing a Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG), and putting in place a new TSOC strategy and Action Plan. A key recommendation of the
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
More Kiwis choosing teaching
More New Zealanders are choosing to become teachers, with initial teacher education enrolments up 40 per cent since 2023. Education Minister Erica Stanford says the increase shows more Kiwis want to be part of New Zealand’s teaching workforce. “We’ve had a real focus on getting more New Zealanders into teaching so we can grow our own workforce and reduce our reliance on recruiting teachers from overseas. “Overseas-trained teachers make an important contribution to our schools, and we will continue to need t
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
RMA national direction reforms complete
The Government has completed the biggest overhaul of national direction in the history of the Resource Management Act – with the final changes making it faster, easier and more affordable to build and upgrade New Zealand’s electricity and telecommunications networks, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “Over the past two years the Government has developed or amended 16 national direction instruments to remove unnecessary barriers to housing, infrastructure, energy and the primary sector,” Mr Bishop says.
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
Government cracks down on rockpool vandals
Major fishing rule changes will come into force this summer to stop people from stripping rockpools of marine life on the Auckland and Coromandel coastlines, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft say. “Fossicking in a rockpool is a Kiwi tradition. It’s a pastime that’s been enjoyed by generations of New Zealanders. However, it’s being exploited by a selfish few who are taking far too much kaimoana. This behaviour is endangering these fragile ecosystems and putting at r
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026

'God It Hurt Us As A Country': Outgoing National MP On Luxon's Treaty Compromise
Outgoing National MP Vanessa Weenink says the compromise the National leader made around Treaty issues to his coalition partners cost the party and hurt the country.
Scoop politics · 1:54 pm
Long Weeks Of Waiting Ahead For Those Who Would Govern
Get set for weeks of government administration but no innovation, no big new appointments, no new spending, no big deals signed off.
Scoop politics · 1:52 pm
Out With The Old, In With The New: Parliament Begins Quiet Transition
The 35 new MPs voted in on Saturday began arriving for inductions at Parliament on Monday, with one telling RNZ it was the best induction he'd ever done.
Scoop politics · 1:48 pm
Hipkins accuses National Party of ‘manipulating’ NZ’s electoral system
By Jo Moir, RNZ political editor Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins says National is only in pole position to form a government in New Zealand because it “manipulated the electoral system”. “There are a lot of people very angry about the direction that the country has been heading under this government, and you actually see
Evening Report by Asia Pacific Report · 1:10 pm
Chris Hipkins very 'concerned for the future of Radio New Zealand'
"It's important to the strength of our democracy that we have a well-resourced media," Hipkins said .
RNZ Politics · 12:45 pm
Māori Fisheries Collective Slams Political Ignorance This Election
Our entities support continued improvement in fishing practices, investment in innovation, science led fisheries management, and transition where workable alternatives exist.
Scoop politics · 12:31 pm
What really drove NZ’s election overhang and what can be done about it
Current overhang provisions skew proportional representation and provide incentives to distort the electoral system. But finding a fair solution is proving difficult.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:05 pm
Election delivers poor winner and sore loser
There are people on party payrolls being paid to dissect why their strategies failed, but at its heart is that the two major parties have drifted away from their values The post Election delivers poor winner and sore loser appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Holly Bennett · 11:09 am
'Very constructive conversation': Luxon holds hour-long meeting with Opportunity's Qiulae Wong
National's leader Christopher Luxon spent an hour with Qiulae Wong in his office, despite repeatedly ruling out working with her party during the campaign.
RNZ Politics · 10:46 am
What happens after a midterm tsunami? Lessons from 1974 and 1994
Surprising midterm elections that create new majorities on Capitol Hill look to be revolutions in the days after they occur. Years later, they often appear to be more complex – and less significant.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 9:15 am
Major Parties’ Support Collapses, No Clear Winner In New Zealand Election
Support for the two capitalist parties that have dominated politics for most of the past century collapsed. National received 29.21 percent, a major drop from 38 percent in the last election, while Labour got just 29.36 percent.
Scoop politics · 9:14 am
Can Gadi Eisenkot turn the ‘disaster bloc’ into Israel’s next government?
With deep political divisions at home and multiple crises abroad, forming a government – and keeping it together – won’t be easy.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:40 am
Older adults aging where they choose: Possibility or illusion?
Aging in place means more than asking older adults where they want to live. Communities and governments must provide supports as needs change.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:40 am
Could these bacteria-killing viruses help fight antibiotic resistance? A new discovery takes us closer
Bacteriophages could help fight antibiotic-resistant infections. New research reveals how their genes work – and may help scientists engineer more effective viruses.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:06 am
AI use is now universal in higher education. Why are universities failing to adapt?
Unis must engage deeply with the discussion about how to adapt to artificial intelligence. Otherwise they risk becoming redundant.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:06 am
Most uni students now use AI, but that doesn’t mean they like it
We asked more than 10,000 students about how they use artificial intelligence for study and how they feel about the technology. This is what we found.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:05 am
The world will soon shoot past 1.5°C. What does this mean?
Global emissions reductions have not been enough to stop global warming passing 1.5°C in the next few years.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:05 am
1 in 3 births are induced. It can be life-saving but it’s also linked to more complications
Induction is often recommended when a pregnancy goes over 41 weeks to reduce the risk of stillbirth. But it’s not consequence-free.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:05 am
It’s possible to predict some El Niños a year in advance. Here’s why that matters
A potentially record-shattering El Niño is currently forming in the Pacific. Having more time to prepare could save lives.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:05 am
Changes are coming to Airbnb. Here’s what travellers and hosts need to know
Travellers will have a smoother checkout. But the hosts are not happy.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 7:45 am
The Holomodor: Lessons about genocidal famine remain important today
For communities encountering silencing in the wake of forced famine or mass atrocity, the ongoing battles over Holodomor recognition and remembrance offer insight.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 7:30 am
#BHN Opportunity has their "first day at school"
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · 7:30 am
Opportunity newbies school Luxon on reading the public mood
It’s off to class for the Opportunity Party’s seven caucus members, starting induction for new MPs this week following the party’s historic result over the weekend The post Opportunity newbies school Luxon on reading the public mood appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Hanna McCallum · 6:39 am
#BHN Clint Smith on the weekend's results compared to election night 2017 for Labour
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · 6:30 am
Canada wants to rebuild its manufacturing sector, but it’s losing the immigrant workers it needs
Canada’s manufacturing revival depends on skilled immigrant workers, yet tariff-related layoffs and policy gaps are pushing many out of the sector.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 6:10 am
Research on migration is going unheard – how can we remedy that?
New European research explores the reasons behind the disconnect between policymakers and researchers on migration.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:50 am
Back pain: how your doctor’s words could influence your recovery
Research suggests that communication, expectations and trust can influence how people experience pain and respond to treatment.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:15 am
Centuries before TikTok, this 1579 bestseller gave readers their daily dose of ‘brain rot’
People were hooked on bite-sized life hacks as far back as the 1500s.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:15 am
Drones can supplement new frigates but not replace them – Sir Nick Hine
Former Royal Navy Vice Admiral, Sir Nick Hine, says claims that advances in drone technology mean New Zealand doesn’t need to buy new frigates are wrong. Instead, he argues, modern frigates will sit at the centre of a new high-tech, hybrid navy. The post Drones can supplement new frigates but not replace them – Sir Nick Hine appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Mark Jennings · 5:00 am
America is tired of the name-calling and the culture wars
Comment: From record youth voter turnout to historic firsts for diverse candidates, the US midterms signal a major generational and political shift The post America is tired of the name-calling and the culture wars appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Dr Jennifer Frost · 5:00 am
What to expect from politics between now and Christmas
From The Detail: Without a crisis to battle or a big personality to rally around, the biggest message Kiwis sent to the govt appears to have been, 'we don't care' The post What to expect from politics between now and Christmas appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Sharon Brettkelly · 5:00 am
Daily crossword, Tuesday 10 November
Test your smarts with Newsroom's daily crossword. The post Daily crossword, Tuesday 10 November appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Newsroom Puzzles · 5:00 am
Mini crossword, Tuesday 10 November
A mini crossword you can solve in a few minutes. The post Mini crossword, Tuesday 10 November appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Newsroom Puzzles · 5:00 am
Newsroom daily quiz, Tuesday 10 November
Where in New Zealand is the skeleton of iconic racehorse Phar Lap on permanent display? The post Newsroom daily quiz, Tuesday 10 November appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Newsroom Puzzles · 5:00 am
RNZ’s $12m financial disaster: Where does the accountability lie?
The public broadcaster has discovered it's $12m in the red after previously telling its board the deficit would be about $400k The post RNZ’s $12m financial disaster: Where does the accountability lie? appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Mark Jennings · 5:00 am
Planning hinges on new housing minister
Comment: If an incoming government puts a Nimby in charge of the new planning structure, it will be a national tragedy The post Planning hinges on new housing minister appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Dr Eric Crampton · 5:00 am
The end of the beginning for National and Labour as we know them
Comment: It is difficult to see either main parties recovering the ground they have lost this election The post The end of the beginning for National and Labour as we know them appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Peter Dunne · 5:00 am
Waitomo Caves lease expiry puts millions on the line
Tourism Holdings projects $6m profit drop as negotiations loom over the management of the tourist attraction The post Waitomo Caves lease expiry puts millions on the line appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Alice Peacock · 5:00 am
Data-crunch reveals scale of National’s rout in Auckland
One in five Green voters was on the Māori roll, while Opportunity fared worst in the Māori seats – and other observations from election 2026 The post Data-crunch reveals scale of National’s rout in Auckland appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Marc Daalder · 5:00 am
Chris Finlayson at Queenstown: ‘A couple of billionaires have destroyed the system’
A report on the Queenstown Writers Festival held during election weekend The post Chris Finlayson at Queenstown: ‘A couple of billionaires have destroyed the system’ appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Jane Bloomfield · 5:00 am
Europe’s protest wave looks like 1968, but the demands are fundamentally different
Research suggests movements organised around concrete grievances may find it easier to form electoral coalitions than those built around broad ideological visions.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:56 am
A brief history of the food pyramid – and its many false starts
The food pyramid began in 1970s Sweden as a budget eating guide. Its redesigns since show how food advice is shaped by more than nutrition science.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:55 am
Archaeological finds at an Irish fort reveal insights into the finer side of medieval life
Archaeological excavations in County Clare show that leisure played a central role in medieval life.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:55 am
Ernest Shackleton turned a major disappointment in the Antarctic into fame back in Britain
Ernest Shackleton used being sent home to own the story of Antarctic exploration.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:55 am
Maths anxiety may be stopping students from learning useful AI and data skills
One of the most persistent misconceptions is that mathematics anxiety only affects weaker students.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:55 am
Starling numbers are declining – we’re investigating whether their spectacular murmuration displays are changing too
Twelve years after a study into why starlings murmurate, researchers are asking the public to help discover whether these spectacular displays are changing.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:55 am
After the referendum: What’s next for Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party?
Post-referendum, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith seems focused on a united Canada and attempting to stop the NDP’s surge in popularity. But attempts to gerrymander ridings are the newest controversy.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:35 am
How protection of public land shapes political strategies in the American West
Americans are standing up to protect public lands and bringing concerns about conservation and management into broader public discussion.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:00 am
5 ways countries stymie climate negotiations without actually saying ‘no’
The methods can be subtle but effective at slowing progress, particularly when fossil fuels are involved. Here’s what to watch for as the latest global climate talks get underway.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:00 am
Paraguay’s bank collapse brought down a president – and exposed as myth the nation’s status as a ‘Dubai of South America’
The collapse raises troubling questions about who benefits from financial modernization, who controls it and who bears the risks when it fails.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:00 am
I’m an artist who works with glass – here’s how the physics and chemistry of glassblowing work
From colorful orbs to delicate spirals, heating and manipulating glass allows artists to create beautiful translucent sculptures.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:20 am
Voters rejected data centers in dozens of communities, fueling the narrative that opposition to the AI infrastructure contributed to the 2026 blue wave
For many Americans, opposition to data centers was a factor in their votes.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:20 am
New blood test claims to detect 50-plus cancers before symptoms – but there’s no evidence it can reduce your risk of dying from cancer
A physician who devises screening guidelines for the American Cancer Society explains the pros and cons of the Galleri multicancer early detection test.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:00 am
The Odyssey’s sea monsters are terrifying expressions of ‘ecohorror’
Homer’s famous sea monsters reveal how ancient Greek sailors projected their deepest fears onto the ocean itself.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:47 am
The surprising origins of Denmark’s reputation for open-mindedness
Denmark legalised porn before anywhere else. It changed how the world saw Danes.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:47 am
When bad rulers go, do their families face justice and is there reform? Six African case studies
Can legal proceedings against former ruling families strengthen the institutions that once protected them?
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:46 am
Africa’s funding focus needs to change: the African Development Bank has plans to make that happen
African countries are trying to build a new kind of growth model that is truly ‘country owned’.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:46 am
A thank-you on Veterans Day won’t close the growing military-civilian gap
With so few Americans serving in the military, many learn about veterans from stereotyped news coverage. A media scholar explains why that matters.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:46 am
Young Black men in Philly are more likely to be pulled over if driving with friends, study shows
Racial profiling by police extends beyond Black-white comparisons. Recent studies of traffic stops in Philly show intraracial disparities within Black neighborhoods.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:46 am
For veterans with mild traumatic brain injury, a restaurant or other noisy environment can feel like a battlefield
For veterans with brain injuries, noisy, overstimulating environments can lead to high stress and irritability, making them want to avoid such situations altogether.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:45 am
Why do farts smell so bad? A microbiologist explains the odors brewing in your gut
Your farts’ aromas are tuned to your diet – and your overall health.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:45 am
COP 31: West Africa’s climate plans put a price on ruined roads and crops – how to add invisible losses
West Africa’s climate plans count physical damage but often overlook the cost of lost heritage and the community ties that disasters tear apart.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:41 am
Sewers could hold the key to detecting deadly fungal infections
Fungal infections kill millions a year, yet few health systems monitor them. Testing sewage could reveal where drug-resistant fungi are spreading.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:40 am
Dark nutrition: what happens when people stop trusting food and nutrition science?
Conflicting messages about food and health have fuelled distrust in nutrition science. But rejecting conventional advice can carry serious risks.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:40 am
Tiny crystals from volcanoes could reveal when they are about to erupt
Calcium chemical map of plagioclase crystals from Tuzgle volcano, obtained using X-ray fluorescence microscopy at the Australian Synchrotron.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:00 am
#BHN Clint Smith LIVE on Election 2026 | The rise of Opportunity | What's to come with special votes
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday
Do AI agents have minds? A philosopher explains
Agentic AI systems are not conscious – not even maybe.
Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
Swarbrick accuses Luxon of 'voter suppression' and lying about enrolment change
"Lie is the truth, I am calling a spade a spade here," she said.
RNZ Politics · Yesterday
‘Emulate 1981’ Springbok tour solidarity over Palestine plea by South African activist
Asia Pacific Report A South African activist representing more than 200,000 shack dwellers has praised New Zealanders for their international solidarity against settler colonialism and appealed for them to “emulate” their 1981 stand against apartheid over Palestine. S’bu Zikode, co-founder and current leader of Abahlali baseMjondolo, recalled how it had been 15 years since he
Evening Report by Asia Pacific Report · Yesterday
Powerhouse Parramatta: a museum of science, design and technology supercharged by spectacular art
The new museum opens with dazzling architecture and enticing exhibitions that intertwine the permanent collection with major international loans and art commissions
Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for November 9, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on November 9, 2026.
Evening Report by Evening Report · Yesterday
Holocaust education will soon become compulsory in schools. Our research shows how it can be done well
We interviewed 22 educators, scholars and museum professionals who teach the Holocaust in Australia to find out what works – and what requires more guidance.
Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
RNZ Cuts Put Public Broadcasting At Risk
PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says public broadcasting matters more now than it has in a generation.
Scoop politics · Yesterday
Keith Rankin Analysis – FPP was the Winner on Election Day. An MMMP fix
Keith Rankin writes; I have just described an excellent MMMP system, which tweaks MMP to remove the FPP wrinkles we saw this year, and works exactly the same from a voter perspective. One vote for one party, and one vote for one candidate.
Evening Report by Keith Rankin · Yesterday
Election Results: Was The Overhang Artificially Caused?
On the preliminary results, the typical 120-seat Parliament is looking to swell by 11 MPs, with both National and Te Pāti Māori winning more electorate seats than their party vote entitles them to.
Scoop politics · Yesterday

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