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Fatal crash: Clutha Valley Road, Greenfield
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a crash in Clutha Valley Road, Greenfield overnight. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash at 1.55am today. The...
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The ride is over, bike riders face enforcement
Source: New Zealand Police Concerned about anti-social and illegal bike behaviour across the country, Police are laying down the law following reports of dangerous and disruptive behaviour. Police are taking...
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The network watching the world’s oceans is under pressure – just when it’s needed most
The Global Ocean Observing System informs weather forecasts and climate projections. But funding pressures could create data gaps leaving the world blind.
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Is it safe to use cake decorating dusts and dyes?
Safety concerns are being raised after a young Australian boy was recently hospitalised after inhaling cake decorating powder.
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The Enhanced Games: ‘dangerous clown show’ or a wake-up call for traditional sport?
These games should compel traditional sport to solve its fundamental problems and reflect upon the true value of sport and athletes.
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John of John: weaving an island tale of secrets that lie beneath repression and shame
The high drama of Douglas Stuart’s new novel sometimes feels like a soap opera – but his lyrical prose and atmospheric narrative elevate the genre.
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Could sodium replace lithium as the dominant ingredient in batteries?
Sodium-ion batteries use more abundant raw materials but don’t currently perform as well as those made with lithium.
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Ageing with purpose: the surprising science of frailty reversal
Two people of the same age can age very differently. Frailty helps explain why, and what can be done to reduce risk.
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How London, Paris and New York coped in the heatwaves of the past
Across the 19th and 20th centuries, urban residents developed a range of strategies to manage extreme heat in densely built environments.
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How ‘zebra striping’ on a night out can help you drink less – and potentially avoid a hangover
This new drinking trend may help you to drink more mindfully and pace yourself better.