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Cause of emergency alert woes revealed
The National Emergency Management Agency has been looking into why some got multiple alerts - and others got none - during last month's tsunami scare.
How much do teachers actually earn, anyway?
Explainer - Claims by Judith Collins on teachers' pay fired up the debate recently. How much do teachers earn, and what's the current offer to change that?
'Build back better' - How the road to Piha was finally restored
Explainer - More than two years after Cyclone Gabrielle, the popular main road to Auckland's Piha is about to open up again. But what exactly does it take to rebuild, and why does it take so long? Audio
What we know so far about new road user charges
Explainer - The government calls it the biggest change to road funding in 50 years. But what are these RUCs that will replace the petrol tax? Audio
Our hottest destinations are set to start charging foreign tourists - here's why
Explainer - If you're coming to New Zealand as a tourist to check out some of our most famous attractions, get ready to pay a little more for the privilege.
What would New Zealand recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
Explainer - World leaders are moving toward accepting the idea of Palestinian statehood. What does it mean if New Zealand does? Audio
Just how strong can an earthquake get?
Wednesday's magnitude 8.8 is one of the strongest ever recorded - but how much bigger and more destructive can quakes be?
How the government wants to change how we vote
Explainer - The Electoral Amendment Bill has had its first reading in Parliament. But what does it actually say? Audio
AI and public submissions - What you need to know
Explainer - Submissions have been soaring for legislation, and AI is being used more and more. But what does that mean?
Why New Zealand First wants to require businesses to accept cash
Explainer - A member's bill put forward by New Zealand First would require businesses to accept cash as payment. Here's what you need to know. Audio
What is a flash flood and why are they so dangerous?
Explainer - Hundreds are dead or missing in Texas flash floods. The Tasman District has been hit hard. Why is flash flooding so hard to predict? Video
Why KFC went after a teen's business logo
Explainer: Why does a giant global corporation care so much about the logo being used by a young Christchurch entrepreneur?
How New Zealand decides who is and isn't a 'terrorist'
Explainer - The Proud Boys are no longer a terrorist entity in New Zealand. But how does a group get designated as terrorists in the first place?
美国海关有权查你的手机吗?遇到这种情况该怎么做?
解释性报道:在当今社会,我们每个人的手机中几乎都包含着我们全部生活细节。但这也意味着当你出国旅游的时候,特别容易受到影响。这合法吗?普通人能做些什么来保护自己的隐私呢?本文为您进行解读。
Want to be a mayor? How to stand in local body elections
Explainer - Have you ever wanted to stand for local office? Now's your chance, as the nomination period for this year's local body elections opens Friday.
Can US Customs search your phone? What you need to know
Explainer - When travelling to America as a tourist or on a visa, US Customs have the right to search your devices - as do many other countries. Audio
Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?
Explainer - The government has changed regulations on several medications. Here's what you need to know about melatonin, ADHD medicine and psilocybin access. Audio
Is it real or is it AI? How to tell fake from real
Explainer - AI-generated images are unavoidable these days. If you're not a computer expert, how do you even know what's real anymore?
How the govt plans to tackle 'stubbornly high' suicide rates
Explainer - The government announced a new five-year Suicide Prevention Action Plan this week. But what does it include? Audio
Why disposable vapes will vanish from stores this week
Explainer - What exactly is being banned? What are the new rules? And what does it mean for the industry and vapers? Audio