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With their conservative promises, Labour and National lock in existing unfairness in NZ's tax system
Friday, 11 September 2020, 8:56 am | The Conversation
Both major parties refuse to grasp the nettle of New Zealand's narrow and inherently unfair tax base. More >>
‘Died From’ Or ‘Died With’ COVID-19? We Need A Transparent Approach To Counting Coronavirus Deaths
Thursday, 10 September 2020, 4:11 pm | The Conversation
'Died from' or 'died with' COVID-19? We need a transparent approach to counting coronavirus deaths More >>
Earth May Temporarily Pass Dangerous 1.5 Warming Limit By 2024, Major New Report Says
Thursday, 10 September 2020, 4:08 pm | The Conversation
Earth may temporarily pass dangerous 1.5 warming limit by 2024, major new report says More >>
How To Tackle Sexual Harassment And Abuse In The New Zealand Defence Force
Wednesday, 9 September 2020, 4:11 pm | The Conversation
It’s been two years since the New Zealand Defence Force set up Operation Respect to stamp out sexual harassment and abuse in its ranks. It came after reports exposed a culture of “ persistent sexism ” in the NZDF. More >>
NZ Is Violating Its Children's Rights. Time To Change The Legal Definition Of Age Discrimination?
Wednesday, 9 September 2020, 4:07 pm | The Conversation
New Zealand is violating the rights of its children. Is it time to change the legal definition of age discrimination? More >>
Research Reveals Shocking Detail On How Australia’s Environmental Scientists Are Being Silenced
Wednesday, 9 September 2020, 4:00 pm | The Conversation
Don Driscoll , Deakin University ; Bob Pressey , James Cook University ; Euan Ritchie , Deakin University , and Noel D Preece , James Cook University More >>
Wealthier NZers Are More Likely To Buy Fluoride-free Toothpaste, Making Tooth Decay 'epidemic' Worse
Tuesday, 8 September 2020, 10:04 am | The Conversation
Tooth decay has been described as a neglected epidemic in New Zealand however, our recent research suggests many people are unaware they are contributing to the problem by choosing a fluoride-free or “natural” toothpaste. More >>
If Reducing Harm Is The Goal, A Cost-benefit Analysis Shows Cannabis Prohibition Has Failed
Tuesday, 8 September 2020, 10:02 am | The Conversation
The case for a referendum on New Zealand’s cannabis law was already urgent in 2015 when the supposedly more pressing issue was whether we should change the flag . As I argued at the time, prohibition had failed and was costing society far more ... More >>
WHO Says Corticosteroids Really Do Save Lives Of People Critically Ill With COVID-19
Monday, 7 September 2020, 5:01 pm | The Conversation
The evidence is in. WHO says corticosteroids really do save lives of people critically ill with COVID-19 More >>
10 Years Since The Darfield Earthquake Rocked New Zealand: What Have We Learned?
Monday, 7 September 2020, 4:55 pm | The Conversation
Many of us may remember the magnitude 6.2 earthquake that hit Christchurch , New Zealand, on February 22 2011. The quake caused 185 deaths, thousands of injuries and billions of dollars in damage and economic loss . More >>
The Facebook Prime Minister: How Jacinda Ardern Became NZ’s Most Successful Political Influencer
Saturday, 5 September 2020, 2:45 pm | The Conversation
The Facebook prime minister: how Jacinda Ardern became New Zealand's most successful political influencer More >>
Climate Explained: Sunspots Do Affect Our Weather, A Bit, But Not As Much As Other Things
Wednesday, 2 September 2020, 4:14 pm | The Conversation
Climate explained: Sunspots do affect our weather, a bit, but not as much as other things More >>
Two Inquiries Find Unfair Treatment And Healthcare For Māori. This Is How We Fix It
Tuesday, 1 September 2020, 4:42 pm | The Conversation
Two inquiries find unfair treatment and healthcare for Māori. This is how we fix it More >>
NZ’s Cyber Security Centre Warns More Attacks Likely Following Stock Market Outages
Tuesday, 1 September 2020, 4:39 pm | The Conversation
The Government Communications Security Bureau ( GCSB ) has issued a warning to all New Zealand businesses to be prepared for cyber attacks, following almost a week of daily attacks on the New Zealand stock exchange ( NZX ). More >>
No Rehab And Little Chance Of Appeal For The Christchurch Terrorist Jailed For Life Without Parole
Monday, 31 August 2020, 4:35 pm | The Conversation
No rehab and little chance of appeal for the Christchurch terrorist jailed for life without parole More >>
What Do Students Need In The Age Of Lockdown Learning? Early Lessons From NZ’s Online Frontline
Monday, 31 August 2020, 4:30 pm | The Conversation
What do students need in the age of lockdown learning? Early lessons from New Zealand's online frontline More >>
Auckland's rapid lockdown has given New Zealand a better chance of eliminating coronavirus – again
Friday, 28 August 2020, 9:39 am | The Conversation
As Auckland prepares to ease restrictions from Monday, active COVID-19 cases almost certainly remain in the community. Masks will become compulsory on public transport to avoid new outbreaks. More >>
When life means life: Why the court had to deliver an unprecedented sentence for the terrorist
Friday, 28 August 2020, 9:36 am | The Conversation
In a New Zealand legal first, mass-murderer and terrorist Brenton Tarrant is jailed for life with no chance of parole. More >>
6 Months After New Zealand's First COVID-19 Case, It's Time For A More Strategic Approach
Thursday, 27 August 2020, 12:01 pm | The Conversation
Michael Baker , University of Otago ; Amanda Kvalsvig , University of Otago , and Nick Wilson , University of Otago More >>
When Good Intentions Aren't Enough: Where New Zealand's Border Quarantine System Really Went Wrong
Thursday, 27 August 2020, 12:00 pm | The Conversation
When good intentions aren't enough: where New Zealand's border quarantine system really went wrong More >>