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Professor Grant Searchfield standing in an audiology lab.

1 June 2023

A novel therapy to deal with tinnitus – an annoying false perception of buzzing in the ears – is sparking interest from around the globe.

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Politics and law

  • Woman choosing wine from bewildering choice on supermarket shelves

    25 May 2023

    Opinion: Supermarkets battled Auckland Council over alcohol licensing; now many local authorities have dropped their policies to to avoid costly legal battles. Melissa-Jade Gregan explains why.

  • The Honourable Tony Randerson CNZM KC, Senior Lecturer Nikki Chamberlain, Thomsen Reuters Senior Product Developer Renay Taylor and Associate Professor Stephen Penk

    24 May 2023

    A lot needs to change to protect people's privacy and enable individuals to act when their rights are breached, say the editors of the country's most comprehensive book on privacy law in New Zealand.

  • Graphic of mask being held in front of a face

    23 May 2023

    Opinion: Police, prosecutors, and judges are too often conned into thinking victims are the 'real' perpetrators, that they are overreacting, or brought the abuse on themselves, says Carrie Leonetti.

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