Trust in democracy is in decline in NZ. Could citizens’ assemblies help restore it?

Citizens’ assemblies are emerging as a response to sinking trust in government. They bring ordinary people into policy decisions earlier, and on more equal terms.

Why we give flowers to those in grief – or buy them for ourselves when we’re sad

You can buy yourself flowers.

Is this the weirdest, most beautiful cricket book ever written?

Christian Ryan’s Eleven: We Burn Them in the Sun weaves idiosyncratically through the stories of 11 men and women whose lives were defined, if briefly,…

Many local communities know how to communicate during disasters. Let’s learn from them

Residents often actively build their own informal information networks to help keep each other safe.

How to reduce harmful sexual behaviour and protect your kids and their peers

Harmful sexual behaviour takes many forms. It can involve coercion, threats, or exploitation and can occur online or offline. Here’s how to respond.

Field of competitive House races EXPANDS in Dems’ favor

LIVE Abdul El-Sayed RALLIES in FLINT | SC LIVE From Michigan

‘The fate of the free world is at stake!’: Sen. Warren slams Stevens’ endorsement

LIVE: NTSB holds press conference on Florida jet crash

Will Dems’ dreams of Texas become a reality? Polling average finds Talarico has an edge over Paxton

‘EXCITEMENT in the electorate’: 7.7 MILLION Texans have already voted in midterm election

BREAKING: THE MOST INSANE SH*T JUST HAPPENED!

Drunken Hegseth Just F**KED HIS LIFE

Trump GASSED as Election Vote Stealing Scheme Hits BRICK WALL in Courts!!!

Trump LOSES legal challenges as questions about CORRUPTION and his financial dealings ‘linger’

The growing slaughter of Ukrainian civilians

There’s some pretty grim news, but news that we must face. This summer and fall have seen a noticeable and continuing increase in the number…

Haley Stevens’ Stunning Republican Endorsement — Wajahat Ali Reacts | The Weekly Assignment

We Went To The Town At The Center Of A $10,000 Data Center Bribe

Trump has CATASTROPHIC MONDAY as RECKONING BEGINS!!!

Trump Voters CRASH OUT