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Canada’s ‘link tax’ failure warns NZ against similar path

Google has already warned that this could force them to stop linking to news content in New Zealand, causing significant drops in traffic for news sites.

10 October 2024

Government's fast track project list raises debate over environmental risks

The government has unveiled a long list of 149 projects to fast-track through resource consent approvals.

The list includes a wide range of developments, such as quarries, solar farms, housing projects and even a roof for Eden Park Stadium, and has proven to be controversial.

10 October 2024

Life under Labour shows that wellbeing declined across key indicators

Pollster David Farrar identifies a decline in wellbeing under Labour's leadership, based on 2023 General Social Survey data.

Key changes include fewer people with enough income to live on (down to 60.9%), a rise in those cutting back on fruit and vegetables to save money (up to 47.7%), and poorer health (up to 19.2%).

10 October 2024

Fluoride in water: recent ruling sparks concerns about IQ risk

For years, Rick North thought fluoride in water was safe. But after reviewing scientific studies, including a 2006 report, he changed his mind. Now, as a member of the Fluoride Action Network, North is part of a lawsuit against the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The recent court ruling found that water fluoridation could reduce children’s IQ, calling it an “unreasonable risk.” This decision may push the EPA to act.

10 October 2024

National-led coalition increases lead to 14 points: September 2024 Roy Morgan poll

In September 2024, the National-led coalition saw an increase in support, with National rising to 37.5% and ACT to 10%, while NZ First remained steady at 7.5%.

In contrast, Labour dropped by 3.5 points to 23%, although the Greens gained 1 point, reaching 14%. The Māori Party also saw a slight increase to 4%.

10 October 2024

Brain rejuvenation breakthrough: limiting sugar could trigger new neuron growth

Scientists from Stanford Medicine have uncovered a link between glucose levels and brain ageing, which suggests that cutting back on sugar may help stimulate the growth of new brain cells.

Led by Dr Anne Brunet, the study discovered that elevated glucose in ageing brains might be responsible for slowing down the production of new neurons.

10 October 2024

US marijuana legalisation spurs rising use and sheds light on harmful effects

Increased marijuana use across the United States is bringing more health risks than ever before.

The drug is now linked to rising cases of psychosis, addiction, and a condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), which causes severe nausea and vomiting.