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Enough Bullshit!

Written By: Bill

Date published: 3:11 pm, September 3rd, 2018 - 129 comments

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Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Yesterday
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Naked Capitalism by Conor Gallagher · Monday
EU Rearmament Billions Help Wage War on Own Populations
As the backlash to social austerity and war grows, new military toys are deployed to streets of Europe.
Naked Capitalism by Conor Gallagher · Monday
Road Maps for a Finite Planet: The Growing Degrowth Movement
Two landmark reports have been published this year on not only the “what” and “why” of the degrowth imperative, but the “how.”
Naked Capitalism by Conor Gallagher · Monday
View from The Hill: Sombre and well-behaved House focuses on the unifying figure of Helen Haines
Politicians from across the parliament paid tribute to the highly respected member for Indi, who remains in hospital following an alleged attack.
The Conversation by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra · Monday
Record Tanker Rates Cripple U.S. Crude Oil Flows to Asia
Nosebleed tanker rates have led to lower premiums and even discounts for US and African oil shipments.
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Monday
Can a ‘civility pledge’ really help lower the temperature of Australia’s political debate?
If you watch Question Time or scroll on social media, you’ll see how politics can be gladiatorial. Many politicians accept they need to do more to calm things.
The Conversation by Claire Yorke, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Future Defence and National Security, Deakin University · Monday
AI-enabled emergency management: a hint at PLA’s future AI integration
China’s Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) compares disaster response to ‘fighting a war’ and, since 2022, has used a digital common operating picture to orchestrate operations. This data-driven approach integrates AI into command-and-control, advancing China’s ...
The Strategist by Michael Kolton and Winston Chang · Monday
Democrats remain clear favourites to gain control of Congress at midterms as Trump’s ratings slide again
Democrats have a three in four chance of gaining control of the Senate, and remain overwhelming favourites to gain control of the House of Representatives.
The Conversation by Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne · Monday
Ghost Sharks’ mines won’t be much use if Australia can’t act fast enough
So now it’s confirmed: Ghost Shark uncrewed submarines will be able to lay mines, up to 12 at a time. But government confirmation of the capability on 19 October leaves an uncomfortable question unanswered: does ...
The Strategist by Natalie Treloar · Monday
We tracked a ship in North Korea’s shadow fleet. This is how it stays in the dark
There’s a giant game of cat-and-mouse playing out on the world’s oceans. Sanctions enforcers are always a step behind.
The Conversation by Puay Guan Goh, Associate Professor, Analytics And Operations, National University of Singapore · Monday
Why I’m Voting to Change the Government
A great leap forwards and a poll for readers.
Nick's Kōrero by Nick Rockel · Monday
Early Bird: Greens promise extra health funding
Opportunity promises Future Generations Commission; Voters want more taxes & less big new projects; RBNZ set to hike on Wednesday
The Kaka · Monday
Forget the grid. Northern Territory data centres could bring their own power
Australia’s next major data centre opportunity may lie where developers can build their own power supply. As established data centre markets struggle to connect large new facilities to their electricity grids, the Northern Territory has ...
The Strategist by Jason Finlay · Monday
Picks n’ Mixes & In the Papers for Monday, Oct 26
Green fiscal plan announced; Future Generations Commission proposed; Most voters want higher taxes; Front Pages, Scoops, Local News, Comment & Cartoon of the day
The Kaka · Monday
Governments have turned care into a commodity. It’s failing us all
From child care to aged care and disability support, Australia’s care economy is increasingly a for-profit enterprise. But that comes at a great cost.
The Conversation by Gabrielle Meagher, Professor Emerita, School of Society, Communication and Culture, Macquarie University · Monday
300,000 Kiwis disenfranchised by National’s voter suppression law
1 in 3 young adults are not enrolled, as Chris Bishop admits the law is expected to help National secure 1-2 extra electorate seats in November
Mountain Tui by Mountain Tūī · Monday
National tanked the economy: You’ll never hear these facts from Jason Walls
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Mountain Tui by Mountain Tūī · Monday
2026 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming News Roundup #43
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, October 18, 2026 thru Sat, October 24, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (6 items) Warming oceans hit the battlefield Marine radar signal propagation is highly sensitive to fine-scale vertical changes in water vapour. Now research shows that long-term increases in sea surface temperatures are strengthening the frequency and intensity of the features that
Skeptical Science · Monday
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Naked Capitalism by Haig Hovaness · Sunday
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: Libera, Amore Mio (1975) Run Time: 1H 48M Plus Bonuses!
Libera, Amore Mio is film about radical politics and living one's beliefs.
Naked Capitalism by semper loquitur · Sunday
The Price Tags of War
The hidden role of reinsurance in rising consumer prices.
Naked Capitalism by Conor Gallagher · Sunday
True Colours.
The National Party drowns in hypocrisy.
Nick's Kōrero by Nick Rockel · Sunday
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Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Saturday
El-Sayed’s Senate Race and the Battle for Working-Class Power in Michigan
The record spending in Michigan to thwart Abdul El-Sayed's Senate bid is proof of the depth of fear of left wing messaging and policies.
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Saturday
Europe’s Energy Policy Is Economic Suicide
Europe's subservience to the US, particularly in energy, is self-destructive yet also deeply embedded.
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Saturday
Is Opportunity Party a “Trojan Horse Party” in New Zealand?
How influential and effective will they be? What are the potential scenarios? And while Qiulae Wong is a fresh, new face in politics, what about her party?
Mountain Tui by Mountain Tūī · Saturday
Coffee Break: A New Politics, Baseball, Thomas Frank Returns, the Wisdom of David W. Orr, and The Peace of Wild Things
No bad news today, but the links below are good for several long coffee breaks over the coming weekend. Enjoy! Part the First: Political Hope in a Time of Despair. Independent media of all types have become essential to understanding our world. There is nothing new about that to this community. Salvation South is always […]
Naked Capitalism by KLG · Saturday
The age of hope
So much noise and so much confusion, and yet what a time for hope this is. Hope and hard work, that is, because despite appearances this election is not about gangs and race.
Hopetown by Simon Wilson · Saturday
Indian Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ Protesters Aim to Upend Assumptions About Democracy – and Populism – in Modi’s India
India's "cockroach" party continues to gain influence as it identifies and combats shortcomings in democratic practice.
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Saturday
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Naked Capitalism by Conor Gallagher · Friday
The US Is Quietly Ramping Up Its Troop Presence and Drone Capabilities in Latin America
A defence expert cited by the Times said he could not recall a deployment to the region “that ever came close to 600, except for contingencies like invasions or natural disasters.”
Naked Capitalism by Nick Corbishley · Friday
US Banks Scramble to Shut Down AI Access to Customer Accounts
Banks worry that AI agents are going rogue inside customer accounts.
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · 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

How religion collided with race and politics in Brazil’s presidential election
Religion has become an important factor in Brazilian politics. But to see the whole picture, you need to analyze diversity within churches, a political scientist writes.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:30 pm
#BHN Will Labour repeal the loss of benefits for 18 19 year olds? 🤔
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · 12:00 pm
UN puts media giants on notice over Gaza as journalists’ death toll spirals
UN Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albanese has released a blistering report on media complicity in war crimes as Israelis headed to the polls. Michael West Media reports. REVIEW: By Aleta Moriarty Israeli forces have killed between 209 and nearly 300 journalists and media workers in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories since October 2023, depending on
Evening Report by Asia Pacific Report · 11:55 am
Labour’s Education Failures Take Centre Stage In Latest Campaign Ad
“Taxpayers paid for an education system that failed to deliver for our kids. Parents deserved better than children reaching the end of intermediate without the reading and maths skills expected of them," said Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf.
Scoop politics · 11:45 am
Alliance Calls On Health NZ To Reopen Reefton's Ziman House
The former residents of Ziman House, many of whom had spent their lives in Reefton, were shipped off to other facilities, some as far away as Christchurch.
Scoop politics · 11:13 am
#BHN An interesting discussion on Hipkins' approach to coalition negotiations 🗣
Article
Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · 11:00 am
Most New Zealanders worry about AI’s risks, even as many expect to use it – new survey
As experts propose a new public institute to guide AI policy, national survey findings show high concern among Māori and Asian people about how their data is used.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 10:20 am
#BHN Chris Hipkins and the Something Something questions! 📖
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · 10:00 am
Final Days For Kiwi Kids To Have Their Say On The Issues That Matter To Them
Early responses to Kiwi Kids Vote, together with messages from children shared through Save the Children’s Postcards to the Prime Minister campaign, are highlighting some clear concerns and hopes for the future.
Scoop politics · 9:45 am
#BHN Chris Hipkins doesn't want to feed the debate about gangs 💦🔥
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · 9:30 am
The phantom lighthouse: new research explains one of Australia’s strangest illusions
Visitors to Lady Elliot Island report seeing a lighthouse far out to sea at night – and scientists have at last figured out why.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 9:30 am
Top 10 Voter Issues And Performance By Government
The top three issue rankings are identical between Ipsos and Curia, and account for 52% of the combined weighted issue scores.
Scoop politics · 9:21 am
Jewish Council Condemns Escalating Threats And Intimidation
The Council calls on political leaders, religious leaders, activist organisations and other civil society groups to unequivocally condemn threats and harassment, regardless of the political views of those responsible.
Scoop politics · 9:15 am
What makes a winning environmental campaign? We studied six decades of activism to find out
The most successful campaigns combine conviction with clear, specific goals.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 9:10 am
Election Meeting: Vote For The Socialist Equality Group, The Socialist Alternative To War And Austerity!
The meeting will discuss the urgent issues confronting the working class that are being buried by every other party: the expanding world war and the eruption of class struggles internationally.
Scoop politics · 9:06 am
#BHN Chippy on Luxon, Luxon lying, weeds, and our broken PUBLIC health system ❤️‍🩹
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · 9:00 am
What disability housing support could look like – beyond Australia’s outdated group home model
Alternative housing options for people with disabilities are working well overseas and in some pockets of Australia.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:55 am
Not A Party Urges Voters: Stand Firm. Do Not Vote Harder Before Voting Begins.
Not A Party today calls on voters to stand firm in the face of mounting irrational pressure to start voting harder than ever before, before the time to vote has even arrived.
Scoop politics · 8:53 am
#BHN Hipkins: NAT's undemocratic change to enrollment "is one of the first things we'll reverse" 📜✍
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · 8:30 am
Why Republicans are on the back foot ahead of US midterm elections
Sitting presidents are almost always punished in the midterm elections – and 2026 is looking like it will be no exception.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:21 am
Failure to ratify the EU trade deal would cost Australia far more than beef
The Coalition wants to block the free-trade agreement. The Australian economy would suffer as a result.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:21 am
1 in 4 Australians physically abused by parents: study
Physical abuse can include an adult hitting, pushing, kicking, beating, punching, choking or burning a child.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:21 am
Is Ali G racist?
Ali G can be called ‘liquid racism’ – its definition slips away whenever someone tries to pin it down.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 8:20 am
#BHN Open Brief shows how opinion on healthcare has swayed with recent debates 📈💬
Article
Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · 7:30 am
#BHN If Don Brash and Hannah Tamaki are right...how far gone must Luxon, Seymour and Peters be?
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · 7:30 am
Three ways professional gaming is becoming geopolitical
The global esports industry has grown to rival many mainstream sports in scale, viewership and cultural reach.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 7:15 am
The female scream is now an all-powerful cry in horror films
As Halloween approaches and horror movies circulate, a look at the legendary ‘scream queens’ and their talent and power.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 7:15 am
Earwax is both slippery and sticky – this weird combo might lead to safer insect repellents
Earwax’s unusual physical properties help it repel insects in the lab. Is this a job it evolved to do in animal ears?
Evening Report by The Conversation · 7:15 am
#BHN Leaders conversations with Labour's Chris Hipkins
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · 6:30 am
#BHN NZ lawyer has his Identity and career stolen and used for an AI youtube channel 🤔 🚨
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · 6:30 am
Do more cannabis stores near schools mean more teens use cannabis? Our research suggests the answer is complicated
Understanding adolescent cannabis use requires looking beyond store locations to consider how young people obtain cannabis, why they use it and how to prevent harmful patterns of consumption.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 6:15 am
Indonesia’s El Niño-driven peat fires are choking the region – and releasing centuries of stored carbon
An intense drought is the match. Decades of deforestation and peat draining provide the fuel.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 6:15 am
How Canada has made Athabasca a sacrifice zone for resource extraction
The proposed Pacific Link pipeline follows a long history of resource extraction that has had devastating impacts on Indigenous communities and the environment.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 6:15 am
Goldsmith overrules officials and offers commercial radio a cut price deal
Commercial radio stations have just got an early pre-election Christmas present from the media minister as he personally intervenes to lower the cost of spectrum licences. The post Goldsmith overrules officials and offers commercial radio a cut price deal appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Stephen Parker · 6:00 am
Serbia’s leaderless student movement has won a historic election – but what happens next?
With no leader or political experience, Serbia’s student movement now begins talks to form a government.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:36 am
Migraine remedies are everywhere on social media, but the evidence needs a closer look
Food cravings may signal an attack already under way so that something eaten before the pain can wrongly take the blame for triggering the migraine.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:35 am
Gulliver’s Travels at 300: a satire of the Anglo-Irish and the folly of allegiance to empire
Travel to England made Swift feel like an oppressed Irish colonial subject while at home he felt like a powerful civilising cog of that same empire.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:35 am
Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or – a victory for sportsmanship over celebrity
Harry Kane represents a hard grafting and unshowy sportsmanship many would like to see as the future of football.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:35 am
Hailed as a 21st-century Greek masterpiece, Gjak retains its bloody power in English translation
Siân Valvis has managed to artfully translate this series of stories with skill and sensitivity, maintaining their cultural ruggedness and power.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:35 am
Could humanoid robots replace soldiers on the battlefield?
Militaries around the world are testing the newest generation of machines.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:35 am
The greenest initiatives are often the most invisible – experts explain why that’s a problem
Visible eco-friendly additions can signal that a company is making an effort and is committed to sustainability. A reduction leaves fewer obvious eco-friendly cues.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:35 am
Kerrin Leoni and the ‘messy’ party-hopping question for Labour if she wins
She plans to run as an independent but it will likely be up to Labour if it wants to invoke ‘party-hopping’ law The post Kerrin Leoni and the ‘messy’ party-hopping question for Labour if she wins appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Michael Neilson · 5:30 am
Luxon rejects claims of a more divided NZ
From The Detail: The Prime Minister says the country isn't divided, and Labour "sucked" in government The post Luxon rejects claims of a more divided NZ appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Amanda Gillies · 5:00 am
On a train, all things are possible
A new book comes to praise and downright adore Wellington Railway Station The post On a train, all things are possible appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Steve Braunias · 5:00 am
Peters debuts rail policy, then rails against vaccines and Opportunity
Winston Peters joined Act's Paul Henry in winking at the campaign by conservative backers to deliberately engineer an overhang on the right The post Peters debuts rail policy, then rails against vaccines and Opportunity appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Marc Daalder · 5:00 am
Online casino bidders pitch sponsored content before legalisation
Problem Gambling Foundation says multi-format advertising push signals massive online gambling ad push The post Online casino bidders pitch sponsored content before legalisation appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Andrew Bevin · 5:00 am
Fashion slop is degrading the planet
The 'enshittification' of clothing poses a global challenge – because what we dress ourselves in has an unexpectedly big climate impact The post Fashion slop is degrading the planet appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Rebekah White · 5:00 am
Daily crossword, Wednesday 28 October
Test your smarts with Newsroom's daily crossword. The post Daily crossword, Wednesday 28 October appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Newsroom Puzzles · 5:00 am
Mini crossword, Wednesday 28 October
A mini crossword you can solve in a few minutes. The post Mini crossword, Wednesday 28 October appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Newsroom Puzzles · 5:00 am
Newsroom daily quiz, Wednesday 28 October
True or false: all surviving Chatham Island black robins are descended from one matriarch? The post Newsroom daily quiz, Wednesday 28 October appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Newsroom Puzzles · 5:00 am
The shadowy backers behind political messaging
Comment: Why is there election campaign advertising without the disclosure parties and candidates have to make? The post The shadowy backers behind political messaging appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Lianne Dalziel · 5:00 am
Labour and National face tight Nelson rematch after 29-vote margin
Nelson’s knife-edge 2023 electorate race has set up a high-stakes rematch between National’s Blair Cameron and Labour incumbent Rachel Boyack The post Labour and National face tight Nelson rematch after 29-vote margin appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Hanna McCallum · 5:00 am
What it costs to close the door on climate lawsuits
Comment: The sinking of the rust-bucket oil tanker Erika shows how difficult it can be to ensure an appropriate duty of care without legal redress for climate-related harm The post What it costs to close the door on climate lawsuits appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Dr Basil Sharp · 5:00 am
A Mexican rugby player serving Bond martinis: life behind the scenes at Summerset
From corporate careers to cooking and community events, the people behind Summerset St Johns have taken different paths to retirement village life – bringing fresh skills, unexpected talents and a shared commitment to residents. The post A Mexican rugby player serving Bond martinis: life behind the scenes at Summerset appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Suzanne McFadden · 5:00 am
Putin hopes hardship will force Ukrainians to sue for peace – polling suggests it won’t work
Many Ukrainians have been deeply traumatized by relentless Russian bombing. But that hasn’t translated into a desire to concede territory for peace.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 4:10 am
African universities can do more than teach and research: they can drive social change
African universities can help solve social problems by changing their own institutions, supporting emerging ventures and bringing other problem-solvers together.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:55 am
Brambles are a problem weed in South Africa but researchers are closer to finding a natural enemy to manage them
Biological control looks like a feasible option for managing invasive brambles.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:55 am
Global sexual health: why communal knowledge about pleasure and wellbeing matters
Global sexual health should move beyond simply exporting interventions from the west to Africa.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:55 am
AI poses three big types of risk – here’s how worried we should be about them
A key threat is the loss of control by AI developers over their creations.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:20 am
Viruses obey the laws of physics – studying how can help researchers understand why they infect people differently and lead to better treatments
Mechanobiology can help identify how the physical forces within cells affect how well viruses can invade them.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:15 am
How should AI be regulated? Follow the harm
Instead of trying to restrict AI technologies, regulations could focus on the harm the technology causes people and companies.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:15 am
Leave home with a plan: What to pack in your medical kit and when to seek care for symptoms abroad
Here’s what to talk to your doctor about before traveling abroad.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:15 am
School librarians are vanishing from Michigan schools just when they are needed most
Certified librarians can help boost students’ reading and technological skills but aren’t required in Michigan public schools.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:15 am
Why your vote for local chief prosecutor will matter on Election Day
For over a decade, progressive prosecutors have offered voters various options to tackling crime that veer from traditional ‘tough on crime’ tactics focused on heavy prison time for offenders.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:55 am
Punishment alone won’t help gang-involved teens – a former child soldier explains why
Decades of helping child soldiers return to civilian life point to what US responses to youth violence miss.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:55 am
Where humans build, mosquitoes follow – bringing dengue, West Nile and other diseases with them
Disease-carrying mosquitoes are moving deeper into the US. Climate change is only part of the problem.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:55 am
We studied 1,584 data centers – and found the buildings full of machines are tied to modest local job growth
This employment boost took three to five years to show up, two researchers found after studying more than two decades of data.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:55 am
Halloween meets history in many ghostly tourism attractions. Is this a problem?
All attractions situated along a ‘dark tourism spectrum’ must carefully navigate questions about respectful engagement and exploitation.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:05 am
Is France in 2026, Greece in 2009?
France’s gap between what it produces, public spending and what taxpayers finance is cause for concern. Unlike Greece, it’s not too late to salvage its economy, so what are France’s options?
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:45 am
Fries, cold spoons and eyebrow clamps: investigating the internet’s migraine remedies
Strange Health explores the science behind viral migraine hacks with neuroscientist Amanda Ellison, who experiences migraine herself.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:05 am
Protein can help build and preserve muscle, but eating more has its limits
Extra protein can support muscle growth, but its benefits depend on what you already eat and whether you challenge your muscles.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:05 am
Can your brain make you see ghosts? The science behind the Bloody Mary legend
Your brain is perfectly capable of turning your own reflection into something monstrous.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:05 am
Embrace lazy autumn gardening to protect wildlife
By simply doing less, we can promote habitat complexity and help increase species diversity.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:05 am
Why Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but can’t expect any change
COMMENTARY: By Mohamad Kadan For the majority of Israelis, the general election today is a choice between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the forces that oppose him, led by former general Gadi Eisenkot. But for the Palestinian citizens of Israel, who make up 20 percent of the population, the polls present a different dilemma. As
Evening Report by Asia Pacific Report · Yesterday
Supporting children with dyslexia starts with preparing their teachers
Supporting struggling readers requires explicit knowledge of how spoken and written language work.
Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday

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