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Are we the Martians? The intriguing idea that life on Earth began on the red planet

Early Mars seems to have had a protective atmosphere and liquid water in the form of oceans, rivers, and lakes. It may also ...
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Biophobia: why some people hate nature – and what you can do about it

The flipside of biophobia is called biophilia, an innate affinity for nature. Both of these terms stem from evolutionary ...
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Architecture isn’t neutral. It’s been shaping political power for millennia

The plan is in the form of a labyrinth, replete with corridors. All passages through the building are convoluted, and at its ...
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Officials are closely monitoring strong winds across the West Coast, upper South Island, and lower North Island, which have left thousands of people without power

State Highway 6 east of Nelson, State Highway 57 and 56 north of Shannon, along with many local roads have been closed, or impacted. Foxton and Shannon residents have been asked to urgently conserve ...
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Laura Dern has found it difficult to process the death of her mother Diane Ladd

Laura told The Hollywood Reporter: "I just haven't gotten there yet - I haven't let myself be in it yet." The Is This Thing On? actress explained that the emotions surrounding her mother's death feel ...
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A public safety campaigner says adding beat cops is the best way to reduce violence in central Auckland

K Road Community Safety co-founder, Karen Ritchie, says she pushed for more patrols after a spate of violence in the 2000s, and it reduced incidents. A fight in Auckland's Wiri on Sunday also put two ...
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The Victory have trounced the Phoenix 5-1 at home in men's A-League football, Wellington's fifth loss in seven matches

The International Cricket Council has rated Melbourne's Boxing Day Ashes pitch "unsatisfactory" and issued a demerit point. In a report submitted by match referee and former New Zealand captain Jeff ...
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Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald looks poised to pick off spinner Todd Murphy for the fifth and final Ashes test starting January 4 in Sydney

Murphy was in the squad for the two-day loss in Melbourne, but not picked for the XI due to the seam-friendly nature of the MCG pitch. McDonald says the 25-year-old's ready, if co ...
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry "sat on the floor" when their beloved dog was having surgery

I agreed, and she brought him over." The vet continued: "The duke and duchess sat on the floor. We had cake. Guy was fixed. "He lived until January this year, and I had a wonderful note of gratitude ...
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The EU's new deforestation regulation could be favourable to New Zealand - when it eventually kicks in

The law targeting commodities like wood and cattle, was set to kick in today - but has now been delayed a second time, until next year. Trade Minister Todd McClay says he's aiming to win a better deal ...
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Ryan Searle is the first player through to the world darts championships quarter-finals

30 December 2025 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz ...
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Donald Trump calls for Hamas to disarm after meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu

Donald Trump says there will be "hell to pay" if Hamas does not disarm soon after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The US president has been hosting Mr Netanyahu at his ...