Housing is on the agenda at next week’s productivity roundtable, with the Treasurer wanting better regulation and faster approvals to build more homes.

Many of us would struggle to recall the last time we wrote anything substantial by hand. Digital devices often feel more convenient and efficient. But research shows that the intricate motor skills ...

AI companies want copyright exemption, but the arts minister says there are ‘no plans’ to weaken these laws. What’s going on?

For example, one study found men believe the average penis measures 15.8 centimetres (or 6.2 inches) when erect. But the evidence tells a different story.

Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest is a contemporary American take on Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic crime drama High and Low.

The cautious, conditional endorsements from Canada and the U.K. reflect the workings of a dated international system that governs the birth of states.

This can add to frustrations parents may already feel around feeding kids.

Cities must prepare to host and care for them.

The term “productivity” can intimidate the outsider, but its basic meaning is simple: the effectiveness of productive effort – the extent to which inputs lead to outputs. Greater productivity means we ...

Have you ever been part of a large group project? You might assume that with more people involved, the work gets done better and faster. However, as more team members join the group, the effectiveness ...

Newly revealed fossils of four new ancient penguin species highlight how their early evolution optimised wings and feet for powerful underwater propulsion.

As AI becomes more pervasive, New Zealand’s economic strength may lie in work where the value is measured in what is grown, built, repaired and cared for.