Shane Jones tells Steven Spielberg ‘ET go home’ over Bendigo-Ophir mine donation
Shane Jones has said he wants more mining in both the South and North Islands. Photo / Sylvie…
Tiffany Haddish avoids jail after guilty plea in Georgia drink-driving case
Speaking on the Making Space with Hoda Kotb podcast, she said: “Every time, I try to have fun,…
Election 2026: National to reveal party list, Winston Peters challenges Luxon to Māori seat referendum
The first list spot in Parliament will likely be taken by deputy leader Nicola Willis, who is also…
Inside Ask Aunty Hilda: How Dunedin teens are redefining conversations about sex
The questions are then put to a group of around 20 Year 12 students, led by Nader-Turner, for…
How porn on social media has shaped young Kiwis’ sex lives – Under the Influence, episode 4
“[In] 2023 particularly that transitioned from being more marginalised to mainstream, where over 50% of girls and women…
How AI companion chatbots can turn kids against parents – Under the Influence, episode 3
Founder Shannon Novak, whose work focuses on the impact of emerging technologies, tells episode three of Under the…
‘The arms race of beautification’: The social media images fuelling self-doubt
Jane Phare’s first ball dress, made from a sensible winter material. Professor Kirsty Ross laughs at the memory…
Do farmers have too much influence in New Zealand politics? – Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
“Between 1951 and 1963, farmers made up 11% of the population but 34% of parliamentarians. In 2023, they…
Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond
Unrealistic standards that plagued girls are now hitting boys. Gen Z voices reveal what’s in their feeds as…
Why Tauranga mum turned off daughter’s social media – Under the Influence, episode 1
Initially, Iyla was fuming. Like many Kiwi teens, she regarded social media as a core part of her…
Under the Influence: How social media preys on young NZers – and AI will make it worse
With AI companions, her advice is to steer clear. Despite knowing the bots are trained to manipulate their…
3 health benefits of marriage – and an important catch
“Long-term, stable marriages are associated with lower mortality risk, but simply staying married for decades does not automatically…