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NZ Budget 2024: ‘tax relief’ for the ‘squeezed middle’ – but who’s paying? Seven experts follow the money
2nd Jun 24, 6:00am
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NZ Budget 2024: ‘tax relief’ for the ‘squeezed middle’ – but who’s paying? Seven experts follow the money
It may be necessary to sacrifice machine learning performance for privacy protection with sensitive data
30th May 24, 9:25am
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It may be necessary to sacrifice machine learning performance for privacy protection with sensitive data
NZ is changing faster than the census can keep up – Paul Spoonley details the 4 big trends to watch
27th May 24, 2:01pm
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NZ is changing faster than the census can keep up – Paul Spoonley details the 4 big trends to watch
‘Facebook probably knows I sell drugs’ – how young people’s digital footprints can threaten their future prospects
24th May 24, 1:16pm
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‘Facebook probably knows I sell drugs’ – how young people’s digital footprints can threaten their future prospects
Alex Prior says the British general election may prove unprecedented in the relative anonymity of the political leaders
24th May 24, 10:09am
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Alex Prior says the British general election may prove unprecedented in the relative anonymity of the political leaders
The ‘dead internet theory’ makes eerie claims about an AI-run web. The truth is more sinister
22nd May 24, 7:00am
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The ‘dead internet theory’ makes eerie claims about an AI-run web. The truth is more sinister
Joe Biden has raised tariffs on Chinese imports – but this ploy to win votes may spark a trade war
17th May 24, 12:36pm
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Joe Biden has raised tariffs on Chinese imports – but this ploy to win votes may spark a trade war
Aussie Treasurer Jim Chalmers 'bitten by the giveaway bug' in a budget that contains good news for almost everyone, Stephen Bartos says
15th May 24, 10:56am
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Aussie Treasurer Jim Chalmers 'bitten by the giveaway bug' in a budget that contains good news for almost everyone, Stephen Bartos says
AI-assisted writing is quietly booming in academic journals. Here’s why that’s OK
13th May 24, 1:43pm
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AI-assisted writing is quietly booming in academic journals. Here’s why that’s OK
Robert Patman looks at three possible reasons New Zealand is taking so long to make a call on AUKUS
11th May 24, 9:21am
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Robert Patman looks at three possible reasons New Zealand is taking so long to make a call on AUKUS
‘City deals’ are coming to NZ – let’s make sure they’re not ‘city back-room deals’
10th May 24, 9:25am
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‘City deals’ are coming to NZ – let’s make sure they’re not ‘city back-room deals’
Our new vaccine could protect against coronaviruses that haven’t even emerged yet – new study
9th May 24, 8:49am
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Our new vaccine could protect against coronaviruses that haven’t even emerged yet – new study
Jane Kelsey says the fast-track law could expose future NZ governments to expensive trade disputes
8th May 24, 1:35pm
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Jane Kelsey says the fast-track law could expose future NZ governments to expensive trade disputes
As New Zealand CBDs evolve post-pandemic, repurposing old or empty spaces should be on the drawing board, Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez says
6th May 24, 2:28pm
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As New Zealand CBDs evolve post-pandemic, repurposing old or empty spaces should be on the drawing board, Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez says
Becoming a landlord while still renting? ‘Rentvesting’ promises a foot on the property ladder, but watch your step, James Graham says
5th May 24, 6:00am
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Becoming a landlord while still renting? ‘Rentvesting’ promises a foot on the property ladder, but watch your step, James Graham says
Electric air taxis are on the way – quiet eVTOLs may be flying passengers as early as 2025
3rd May 24, 9:18am
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Electric air taxis are on the way – quiet eVTOLs may be flying passengers as early as 2025
Will New Zealand’s school phone ban work? Let’s see what it does for students’ curiosity
1st May 24, 11:59am
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Will New Zealand’s school phone ban work? Let’s see what it does for students’ curiosity
The University of Auckland's Wasay Majid argues three flaws in the accommodation supplement need fixing
30th Apr 24, 3:33pm
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The University of Auckland's Wasay Majid argues three flaws in the accommodation supplement need fixing
Cybersecurity researchers spotlight a new ransomware threat – be careful where you upload files
29th Apr 24, 2:13pm
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Cybersecurity researchers spotlight a new ransomware threat – be careful where you upload files
Does fighting inflation always lead to recession? What 60 years of NZ data can tell us
27th Apr 24, 9:16am
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Does fighting inflation always lead to recession? What 60 years of NZ data can tell us
Elon Musk vs Australia: global content take-down orders can harm the internet if adopted widely
24th Apr 24, 9:34am
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Elon Musk vs Australia: global content take-down orders can harm the internet if adopted widely
What if the Reserve Bank of Australia itself has been feeding inflation? An economist explains
24th Apr 24, 9:12am
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What if the Reserve Bank of Australia itself has been feeding inflation? An economist explains
A new wave of wearable devices will collect a mountain on information on us – we need to get wise about the privacy implications, Luis Quintero argues
21st Apr 24, 6:00am
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A new wave of wearable devices will collect a mountain on information on us – we need to get wise about the privacy implications, Luis Quintero argues
Richard Werner argues the Bank of Japan raising interest rates for the first time in 17 years was a move to support the US dollar
19th Apr 24, 11:34am
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Richard Werner argues the Bank of Japan raising interest rates for the first time in 17 years was a move to support the US dollar
Alan Shipman argues the idea US interest rates will stay higher for longer is probably wrong
16th Apr 24, 10:07am
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Alan Shipman argues the idea US interest rates will stay higher for longer is probably wrong