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Why walking football offers older people a different story about ageing
Created in 2011, walking football offers a way for older people to participate in sport.
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Newborn screening: why clear communication matters as testing expands
New genomic studies could screen babies for more rare conditions, making parent information more important than ever.
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What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy
Sold for a record price of more than $50 million, ‘Gus’ was described by Sotheby’s as more than 60% complete.
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Nato Ankara Summit: why only a federal, unified EU can mount its own credible military defence
Europe’s defence efforts are faced with a choice – bend to Trump’s will, or push for greater autonomy
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Wayne Swan on a ‘dramatically different’ political contest
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Will NZ’s education system overhaul leave vulnerable learners even further behind?
Countries pursuing major education reforms have often seen demand for alternative learning grow. Can NZ avoid repeating that pattern?
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NZ’s retirement debate: Will tinkering today spell more trouble tomorrow?
Retirement depends on NZ Super, KiwiSaver and housing. Treating each in isolation risks shifting problems rather than solving them.
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Large language models often prioritize Western moral values, overlooking other cultures
Generative AI’s overemphasis on Western moral concerns could reinforce global disparities in sensitive applications such as public health messaging and global communication.
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Ukraine war: Belarus’s highwire act teeters under Russian pressure
With Russia pressuring Belarus to play a more active role in the war, Ukraine is strengthening the hand of the exiled Belarusian opposition.