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Why Sigmund Freud is making a comeback in the age of authoritarianism and AI

14 February 2026

Freud’s insights into trauma, repression and the unconscious are finding new relevance and millions of followers.

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‘A lingering in stillness’: philosopher Byung-Chul Han on the radical power of gardening
	14 Feb: Is gardening a form of resistance in a world demanding endless efficiency and self-optimisation?... more

The Black Foils believe there to be a high likelihood of Sail GP returning to Auckland beyond this year
	14 Feb: The Black Foils believe there to be a high likelihood of Sail GP returning to Auckland beyond this year... more

A prominent Christchurch eye surgeon jailed for attempting to murder his landlord is now allowed back into the Canterbury area - to live in a property he's purchased
	14 Feb: A prominent Christchurch eye surgeon jailed for attempting to murder his landlord is now allowed back into the Canterbury area - to live in a property he's purchased... more

Heavy swells are on the horizon for Wellington and Wairarapa - for the coming days
	14 Feb: Heavy swells are on the horizon for Wellington and Wairarapa - for the coming days... more

Black Foils skipper Peter Burling's experiences with a wild Waitemata Harbour has him expecting enthralling racing for this weekend's Auckland stop of SailGP
	14 Feb: Black Foils skipper Peter Burling's experiences with a wild Waitemata Harbour has him expecting enthralling racing for this weekend's Auckland stop of SailGP... more

State Highway 93 in Southland has reopened, following a serious crash earlier this morning
	14 Feb: State Highway 93 in Southland has reopened, following a serious crash earlier this morning... more

Rotorua's getting another chance to showcase itself this weekend
	14 Feb: Rotorua's getting another chance to showcase itself this weekend... more

Peter Fulton will depart his role as head coach of Canterbury's men's cricket teams at the end of the domestic one-day season to take up an overseas opportunity
	14 Feb: Peter Fulton will depart his role as head coach of Canterbury's men's cricket teams at the end of the domestic one-day season to take up an overseas opportunity... more

A big start to the Super Rugby season for the Highlanders - edging the Crusaders 25-23 in Dunedin
	14 Feb: A big start to the Super Rugby season for the Highlanders - edging the Crusaders 25-23 in Dunedin... more

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24 Jan: Police have released the full list pf names of the six people unaccounted for following the landslide at the Mount Maunganui Campground on Thursday ++++++++++++++++++++++++

09 Feb: A major blaze at a Taupo high school's been brought under control ++++++++++++++++++++

24 Jan: Pakuranga College is paying tribute to two of its students caught in the Mount Maunganui landslide ++++++++++++++++++++

07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week +++++++++++++++++++

09 Feb: A Taupo high school is closed until at least tomorrow, after fire destroyed a block of classrooms, with two people charged +++++++++++++++++++

14 Feb: Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event ++++++++++++++++++

28 Jan: The first victim of the Mount landslide's been formally identified by the Coroner as Max Furse-Kee ++++++++++++++++

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20 Feb: “fixing the basics” in new zealand education (Stuff.co.nz)

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20 Feb: Youtube tv’s new sports plan is a letdown (PC World)

19 Feb: Russia is back: after 10 years, flag and anthem will be on display at paralympics (Sydney Morning Herald)

19 Feb: Maxwell has been australia’s world cup hero, but ponting says it’s over (Sydney Morning Herald)

19 Feb: Cnmi's national office supply set to close due to staffing issues (RadioNZ)

19 Feb: National struggles for traction as nz first gains ground in new poll (Stuff.co.nz)

18 Feb: Outgoing netball nz chairperson denies any pressure to step down (RadioNZ)

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