Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship heads to the Supreme Court
President Donald Trumps executive order on birthright citizenship resurrects a dissenting argument in an 1898 case that went before the Supreme Court. iStock/Getty Images Plus For more than 150 years, people who were born...

Should Joan Didion’s therapy notes to her husband about their daughter have been published?
Joan Didion died, aged 87, in 2021. When a new volume of her diaries was announced, anticipation was high: her personal nonfiction is the foundation of her formidable literary legacy. But as details emerged, readers began...
Dementia risk depends on more than lifestyle factors. Overstating this can cause stigma and blame
Shvets Production/Pexels As public awareness of dementia grows, so too does the appetite for prevention. Global headlines tout the benefits of exercise, diet, brain training and social activity in reducing dementia risk....
A looming workforce crisis in NZ tourism and hospitality threatens industry growth plans
Getty Images Last weeks big tourism conference in Rotorua saw plenty of optimism about the industrys potential, but also warnings that airline capacity is hampering post-COVID growth. The focus on bringing more foreign...

Free food and beer are common perks for hospitality workers – but are they masking unfairness?
For cafe and restaurant workers, getting a free drink or meal at the end of a long shift might feel like a well-deserved reward. But could such perks common across the industry be masking deeper issues? Informal...

Community-run food co-ops can reduce food insecurity and boost healthy diets, research shows
As grocery prices continue to rise, many Australians are struggling to afford healthy food and are looking for alternatives to the big supermarket chains. The recent supermarkets inquiry, run by the Australian Competition...

Don’t click without thinking – and 4 other ways to keep yourself safe from scams
Think about how many things you have done online today. Paid a bill? Logged into your bank account? Used social media or spent time answering emails? Maybe you have used your phone to pay at a supermarket or train station....