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Electric cars have probably been around a lot longer than you thought. This explainer looks into their history, and how it is hoped they can help reduce the impact cars have on the environment.

Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus we learn more about algorithms. We use algorithms every day, some are as simple as tying your shoelaces, and others help power artificial intelligence chat bots.

More than half a million Kiwis have dyslexia. People with dyslexia may find it harder to read, but the special way their brain works can give them strengths in other areas.

Dogs and people have been part of each other lives for at least 14 thousand years! But do they really know what you are saying when you tell them what a good dog they are? Listen to our explainer to find out.

We look at why we commemorate Anzac Day and have a closer look at one local war hero.

There is a lot of talk of cryptocurrency in the news lately, but what is it? Cryptocurrency is a digital alternative to traditional money. One of the most popular types of cryptocurrency is Bitcoin, which has a very mysterious origin.

Activists are people who speak out about things they think need to change. Activists like Greta Thunberg and Aotearoa's own Dame Whina Cooper started movements by taking a stand on issues which were important to them.

DNA holds all the genetic information which makes you you. A bit like a code or plan on how to put together the body. Find out more in our explainer.

Most people have experienced or seen bullying at some point, but no one should have to put up with it. We look at what it is, and some advice on what to do if you encounter it.

Have you heard of the wood wide web? No, not the World Wide Web, the wood wide web. It's a web of connections between trees, which help make them strong and let them warn each other of danger.

New Zealand sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, along which 80 percent of the world's tsunami strike. We find out what cause tsunamis, and what to do if one hits.

Everyone feels angry sometimes, but you don't want to let anger hurt you or others. We look at some ways to deal with feelings of anger.

Many of our actions have an impact on the environment, including how much much carbon dioxide we put out into the atmosphere. Find out more about what adds to your carbon footprint and ways to reduce it.

Video games are hugely popular in New Zealand and around the world. Over 90 percent of homes in New Zealand have a gaming device, but too much time playing video games can cause real problems.

Lollies are hugely popular in Aotearoa. But who was the G.O.A.T. who invented them?

Your ego is that sense of what makes you you. Your ego can help you navigate tricky situations or undermine your confidence. We look at its role and how it can help or hinder you.

Kīngitanga, the Māori King movement, was established in 1858, and aimed to bring Māori together under a single sovereign. We look at why and how it was created.

People often talk about rising sea levels, but what does it really mean? In this week's explainer we look at what is causing sea level rise and the likely impact on all of us.

Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at the origins of rap music.

Vaping has been promoted as a way for people addicted to smoking cigarettes to kick the habit. But vaping's long-term health impacts are still unknown. We look at what is in some vapes, and how they are promoted.

Attitudes to what counts as a family have changed over the years, and now we know families can take many shapes and forms. This week we look at the makeup of the modern whānau.

In the 1970s New Zealand authorities started cracking down on so-called overstayers from the Pacific Islands, leading to increasing hostility towards the Polynesian community. The Polynesian Panther Party was formed as a way to protect their community and stand up for their rights. This week we look at the creation of The Polynesian Panther Party.

In Māori culture tapu and noa are two very important protocols or tikanga, which can guide people's behavior. We look at how they can help everyone to stay safe and healthy.

New Zealand has its fair share of hazards, from earthquakes and floods to volcanic activity. If local emergency services can't cope the Minister for Emergency Services can declare a state of national emergency.

A lot of us can feel nervous and insecure at times, but for some people the feelings can become overwhelming. Today we look at what social anxiety is, and what you can do to support people experiencing it.

Every three years eligible voters get the chance to vote in a general election. We look at why it is important to vote, and what impact it can have.

A deep fake is when video or audio is digitally changed to make it look like someone is doing or saying something they didn't. We look at what to look for to spot a deep fake.

Everyone sneezes sometimes, but do you know much about what happens when you sneeze? We look at how much of workout you get with a sneeze, how far a sneeze goes, and the world record in sneezes.

Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at how the news is produced.

Kapa haka is a living art form. It can involve song, dance and chants, but is also so much more than just a performance. This week find out more about kapa haka.