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Vital Signs. Google Shouldn’t Subsidise Journalism, But The Government Could
Friday, 25 September 2020, 4:05 pm | The Conversation
You might have missed it – what with the biggest recession since the 1930s and a pandemic going on – but there may be big, and bad, changes happening to a media landscape near you. More >>
The missing question from NZ's cannabis debate: what about personal freedom and individual rights?
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 9:22 am | The Conversation
The voices of recreational cannabis users are curiously missing from the official debate about legalisation. More >>
COVID-19 and small island nations: what we can learn from New Zealand and Iceland
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 9:17 am | The Conversation
Despite taking different approaches, both countries have won praise for their handling of the coronavirus outbreak. So what can we learn from that? More >>
5 experts on the first TV leaders' debate of NZ's election
Tuesday, 22 September 2020, 10:22 pm | The Conversation
Contrasting styles, some substance: 5 experts on the first TV leaders' debate of NZ's election More >>
The US Presidential Election Might Be Closer Than The Polls Suggest (if We Can Trust Them This Time)
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 10:40 am | The Conversation
With less than two months until the US presidential election, Democratic nominee Joe Biden leads incumbent Donald Trump in the bulk of opinion polls . More >>
Could Academic Streaming In NZ Schools Be On The Way Out? The Evidence Suggests It Should Be
Monday, 14 September 2020, 9:58 am | The Conversation
David Pomeroy , University of Canterbury ; Kay-Lee Jones , University of Canterbury ; Mahdis Azarmandi , University of Canterbury , and Sara Tolbert , University of Canterbury More >>
South Korea’s Green New Deal Shows The World What A Smart Economic Recovery Looks Like
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 3:22 pm | The Conversation
South Korea's Green New Deal shows the world what a smart economic recovery looks like More >>
Why The Australia-China Relationship Is Unravelling Faster Than We Could Have Imagined
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 3:18 pm | The Conversation
The Australia-China relationship is unravelling at a pace that could not have been contemplated just six months ago. More >>
Hacking The Pandemic: How Taiwan’s Digital Democracy Holds COVID-19 At Bay
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 3:13 pm | The Conversation
Taiwan’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been among the world’s best. With a population almost the size of Australia’s, the island nation has reported only 496 confirmed cases of the disease and no locally acquired infections for months. More >>
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 >>
