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Jane Clifton: Young shoppers’ love for automation may fuel shoplifting increase

Rising shoplifting rates challenge ideas about efficiency of automated checkouts.

Charlotte Grimshaw: How do we interpret tricks played by fate?

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Why we need to change the rules of the electricity game

On the road to affordable, reliable and renewable energy.

Duncan Garner: I nearly said no to one of the best experiences of my life

What I've learned from appearing on Celebrity Treasure Island.

Luxon’s bold defence claims contradicted by NZ’s outdated aircraft and low budget

Australia might ask what more NZ can offer when Wellington’s defence spending remains low.

Russell Brown: It still matters that we have our own songs to sing

Songs travel more swiftly in our times; they become the news.

Opinion: When 'shut up' isn't right

Better to get the ideas out there and debate them even if it is passionate and robust.

Jane Clifton: Only a misery guts could fail to admire Raygun’s “roo ‘n’ roll” moves

Perhaps it’s time NZ sought Olympic status for some of its unsung national sports.

Russell Brown: Gender issues and the role of Russia at the Olympics

The Black Ferns win gold, but a darker story of women's sport was reaching boiling point.

Duncan Garner: Is this your modern New Zealand, Mr Luxon?

Kaipara Māori ward decision is a one giant leap backwards for entire country.

Jane Clifton: Milking a ‘Brexit betrayal’

A wee, thin piece of plastic added to bottle tops is causing conniptions for Britons.

Guyon Espiner: Are we over-diagnosing mental health issues in an era of awareness?

I am grateful for more openness about mental health, but I have questions.

Could a little-known neurodiversity be sabotaging your ability to do maths?

Dyscalculia: The leading cause of maths weakness you’ve never heard of.

Kamala Harris battles double whammy of racism and sexism

The next few months will be a wild ride.

Charlotte Grimshaw: How long can Trump’s luck last?

We await a mighty showdown - Trump, the felon; and Harris, the prosecutor.

How AI can shake things up and create a more productive workplace

AI has huge potential to benefit management practices.