Foreigners flock to China for affordable medical treatment, drawn by free visa policy
The increasing flow of foreign travellers to China in recent years has been given a shot in the…
Kiwi scientists decode antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Andrea Graves New Zealand Listener· 2 Feb, 2026 05:04 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
UK losing more jobs than it’s creating because of AI — and at a faster rate than its peer countries
For many of them, tech investments are already paying off. UK companies saw an average 11.5% productivity increase…
Stress-testing the cascading economic impacts of urban flooding across 306 Chinese cities
Coumou, D. & Rahmstorf, S. A decade of weather extremes. Nat. Clim. Change 2, 491–496 (2012). Article Google…
Could floorball be New Zealand’s next big sport?
Opinion by Cliff Studman New Zealand Listener· 13 Jan, 2026 05:02 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Rupee and Dollar: Anticipation and Ambit
Global forex market has daily volume of $10 trillion. Volume of daily trade in goods & services in…
The best countries in Europe with fewer crowds: Armenia
The city of Yerevan in Armenia. Photo / Getty Images A city that lives outdoors With over 280…
AI in New Zealand: Kiwis remain more wary than other countries
A Younity survey of New Zealand tech workers found 64% are concerned AI will impact their job security…
Observed evaporative cooling of urban trees and lawns during heatwaves
Perkins, S. E., Alexander, L. & Nairn, J. Increasing frequency, intensity and duration of observed global heatwaves and…
Frustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aid
“It’s very challenging logistically to respond,” said Ade Soekadis, executive director of aid group Mercy Corps Indonesia. “The…
New Zealand’s happiness ranking linked to sharing meals and helping others
Sharing meals, helping others and material security are parts of the recipe for happiness in countries like New…
Urban sprawl is associated with reduced access and increased costs of water and sanitation
Liu, J. et al. Water scarcity assessments in the past, present, and future. Earth’s Futur. 5, 545–559 (2017).…