The inclusion of cyberstalking in the proposed anti-stalking law brings New Zealand in line with other countries. But future technologies may make harm even harder to combat.

Proposed changes to gun laws aimed at reducing compliance costs for clubs and shooting ranges won’t necessarily drive up memberships – which is key to improving public safety.

Collisions between birds and planes peak at the end of the breeding season when fledglings join flocks. For these young birds, avoiding foreign objects in the flight path may be a learned behaviour.

For Kamala Harris, victory in next week’s US presidential election will mean overcoming the alpha male culture in the world’s alpha military superpower.

It might seem surprising, but a liberal gun ownership culture can produce sensible legal safeguards. With firearms regulation in the spotlight, New Zealand can learn from US experience.

AI-powered technology means it has never been easier to translate between two languages. But that doesn’t mean we should give up on learning another tongue. The benefits still outweigh the effort.

Artificial intelligence is energy hungry and has an ever-expanding carbon footprint. Embracing the technology will make it harder for New Zealand to meet its climate targets.

The tail wagging the dog is a risk in any coalition arrangement. But with two tails wagging vigorously, the National-led government is testing the limits of consensus and policy coherence.

New research shows the last big earthquake on the Alpine Fault ran from south to north. With a 75% chance of another rupture in the next 50 years, this improves how we can forecast its impact.

The government’s push for closer relations with the US could be undone by a Trump victory in November.

The increasing influence of Bloomberg Philanthropies on cash-strapped city governments raises questions about the reliability of philanthropy over the long term – and its democratic legitimacy.

Discussions about the rules governing genetic technology in New Zealand remain complex. But they need not be marked by conflict, as long as people’s views and values are genuinely considered.

Judges routinely reduce sentences based on mitigating factors. But a proposal to cap such reductions will potentially lead to fewer guilty pleas and put more strain on a the justice system.

If New Zealand wants to see real improvement in community-level services and infrastructure, we need to finally make a decision on the true purpose of regional, city and district councils.

Comprehensive genetic testing can provide a more timely and accurate diagnosis and personalised support for autistic individuals and their families.