What the Stats Say
Estimates suggest climate-related disasters killed around 50 times more people a century ago, and in the 1870s the death toll was almost 10 times higher again, underscoring the long-term decline in climate disaster mortality.
History
Ngāi Tahu, Why So Many?
So where, in just 22 years, did these extra 35,000 Ngāi Tahu come from?
Aotearoa – A Name and a Choice
In a democracy, names matter. So does how we choose them.
The Anniversary of Sir Isaac Newton’s Birth
His impact on the economy would last, along with his impact on the world of science, even as he downplayed his own genius.
Wrong: This Isn’t a Mystery
Until the vibes change and motherhood again is presented as a deeply pleasurable and meaningful experience, young women and men will continue to choose the gym and lie-ins over the deep joy of creating new life. Shame.
How This Daring Capture Will Change the World
This could stand as the most significant geopolitical event since 9/11.
What Is Happening and What Has Caused the Unrest?
Iran on the brink: economic collapse, protest, and international reaction.
Inside Scoop: The 2,500-Year History Of Ice Cream
The highest per capita consumption in the world is in New Zealand, followed by the US and Australia. The next four countries are famous for being cold: Finland, Sweden, Canada and Denmark.
Babblers, Cops and Quacks
The sometimes dark – but often amusing – origins of nicknames for jobs.
An Expert Revisits the Errors
At 1,500 feet, the ground proximity warning sounded only seconds before impact, and the DC-10 struck the lower slopes of Mount Erebus, killing all 257 people on board.
This Colonisation Obsession Is Historically Illiterate
An argument for historical proportion, global context and intellectual honesty.
Why Do Cricket Balls Have To Be So Hard?
While a layperson may view cricket as a non-contact sport, the truth is batting and fielding require great courage, considering the hardness of the ball and the speeds it can reach.