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Friday essay: Trump and Kennedy are destroying global science. Even Einstein questioned facts – but there’s a method to it

8 August 2025

Modern science emerged precisely to deal with the way everything can be manipulated – and scepticism over ‘facts’ goes all the way back to Socrates.

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A post-mortem and scene examination are underway after a woman was found dead in an Auckland apartment block
	8 Aug: A post-mortem and scene examination are underway after a woman was found dead in an Auckland apartment block... more

The principal of Auckland Girls' Grammar School says it's taking a brawl there, very seriously
	8 Aug: The principal of Auckland Girls' Grammar School says it's taking a brawl there, very seriously... more

Orana Wildlife Park is no longer banned from taking in new animals
	8 Aug: Orana Wildlife Park is no longer banned from taking in new animals... more

A full circle moment for New Zealand cricketer Jacob Duffy as he gets set for a long-awaited moment
	7 Aug: A full circle moment for New Zealand cricketer Jacob Duffy as he gets set for a long-awaited moment... more

Crusaders coach Rob Penney believes Richie Mo'unga can get back into the All Blacks without being a regular starter at Super Rugby level
	7 Aug: Crusaders coach Rob Penney believes Richie Mo'unga can get back into the All Blacks without being a regular starter at Super Rugby level... more

Banning contactless and credit card surcharges won’t help – open banking reform is what’s needed
	7 Aug: Open banking is already well established in many countries, and saves merchants and consumers much more than NZ’s proposed surcharge ban will.... more

China’s increased military might gives it new weapon in challenging global order
	7 Aug: China’s advanced military weaponry is now being purchased by other nations.... more

Still throwing shrimp on the barbie: why is Tourism Australia’s advertising stuck in 1984?
	7 Aug: Tourism Australia’s new campaign is slick and star-studded, but still stuck in the past. After 40 years of clichés, isn’t it time to tell a new story?... more

Armed police have been carrying out a pre-planned police operation in the Rotorua suburb of Owhata this morning
	7 Aug: Armed police have been carrying out a pre-planned police operation in the Rotorua suburb of Owhata this morning... more

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Rugby League:
No luck for the Kiwis at the New Zealand Darts Masters, with all exiting in the opening round at Spark Arena 8:06

Rugby League:
The Warriors have just about guaranteed a top eight finish in league's NRL after a 14-10 comeback win over the Dragons at Mt Smart 7:56

International:
The Palestinian women's football team is playing for 'identity and resistance' 7:56

Rugby League:
The Roosters have moved into the NRL's Top 8 following a 32-12 win over the third-placed Bulldogs in Sydney 7:56

Soccer:
Liverpool have taken their off-season spending to seven hundred and thirty-five million dollars after confirming the arrival of Italian defender Giovanni Leoni 7:46

Law and Order:
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