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Some say there’s a global crisis of trust — but research reveals where the real problems lie.

Five hundred years ago, people starting building pā all over northern New Zealand—fortifying their settlements with rows of pointed palisades, cut from the surrounding forests. Why? What were pā defen...

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“For too long, the university has ignored the wisdom of the donor class and hired based on academic excellence. Regrettably, this has led to the underreprese...

Authorities investigate Florent Montaclair over award given to himself and others including Noam Chomsky

Cycling in Christchurch has jumped 34% in two weeks as the fuel crisis forces commuters to rethink how they travel.

Julian Batchelor’s defamation claim against TVNZ has been thrown out.

Julian Batchelor’s defamation claim against TVNZ has been thrown out.

The second COVID inquiry report reinforces that pandemics are not only health emergencies but also social crises, requiring attention to cohesion and equity.