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World’s largest particle collider switched off for major upgrade

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The Large Hadron Collider based at CERN near Geneva has been powered down for a multi year upgrade. Scientists are said to be preparing for...

Following the money: Who is funding New Zealand politics?

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As the general election draws closer, the picture of who is backing political parties is becoming clearer. Donation disclosures over $20,000, which must be made...

Gender Bill must define sex to end policy confusion, say women’s rights activists

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Groups advocating for the restoration of women’s rights say a Bill seeking to define “man” and “woman” in law must also explicitly define biological...

Brian Tamaki goes live during Police gun seizure

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“Over the top” is how Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki described an early morning police raid on his Auckland property yesterday. Tamaki, who went live...

Debate over UK draft Bill to ban ‘conversion practices’

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A draft Conversion Practices Bill would define conversion practices in the UK as any activity intended to change a person's sexual orientation or gender...

Wishart taking media to court over lazy climate reporting

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Veteran journalist Ian Wishart is crowdfunding legal action against TVNZ, RNZ, TV3 and the Broadcasting Standards Authority, accusing them of “churnalism”, copying climate press...

Clinicians warn of risks as Palmerston North loses last gastro specialist

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Health NZ will meet with the Palmerston North community after the region lost its last permanent gastroenterologist, leaving the service without a resident specialist. Patients...

Peters renews key criticisms of NZ-India FTA as deal passes first reading

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Legislation to implement the NZ-India Free Trade Agreement has passed its first reading in Parliament, with Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay describing it...

Crypto traders slammed with tax bills were warned says IRD

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The global tax crack down on cryptocurrency has arrived on our shores, with thousands of traders now finding out they’re in debt with Inland...

Pentagon backtracks on medical freedom, reimposes mandatory flu shots

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Just two months after US War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s push for “medical autonomy” and religious exemptions, the Pentagon has reinstated mandatory flu vaccinations for...

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Two charged following alleged scam targeting vulnerable victim

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