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Meet the ‘Hercules parrot’ from prehistoric New Zealand
Friday, 9 August 2019, 9:11 am | The Conversation
Heracles inexpectatus on the forest floor, with three small wrens foraging at its feet. Brian Choo , Author provided More >>
AI is here to stay. Now we need to ensure everyone benefits
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 10:12 am | The Conversation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already in use in many sectors. Its contribution is expected to rise steadily, driven by advances in data storage, computer processing power and connectivity. More >>
Climate Q&A: will we be less healthy?
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 10:09 am | The Conversation
Some of the negative health effects of climate change are already upon us, but it’s not all doom and gloom. There is a huge opportunity for better health through well designed action to reduce our emissions and by adapting to the changes we are facing. More >>
Athlete development must better support Indigenous players
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 7:23 pm | The Conversation
Several Pasifika rugby league players decided to represent the country of their heritage, such as in this match between New Zealand and Tonga. Supplied , CC BY-ND More >>
Potential cost to patient safety as NZ debates cannabis
Wednesday, 31 July 2019, 9:20 am | The Conversation
Cannabis-based products will be allowed to bypass usual processes required for medicines in New Zealand and go directly onto the market without any proof of safety or effectiveness. This unprecedented proposal is contained in the government’s consultation document ... More >>
Media watchdog report into Christchurch shootings goes soft
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 9:37 am | The Conversation
Coverage of the Christchurch terrorism by Australia’s television channels raised “serious questions” about whether they had breached the television codes of practice, according to the broadcasting regulator, the Australian Communication and Media Authority ... More >>
No, Peter Dutton. Most deported Kiwis aren’t paedophiles
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 9:35 am | The Conversation
When the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with Scott Morrison in Melbourne last Friday, Australia’s policy of deporting New Zealand citizens on character grounds was at the top of the agenda. More >>
NZ considers changes to copyright law
Wednesday, 24 July 2019, 8:47 am | The Conversation
The New Zealand parliament seems closer to adopting a bill to amend copyright legislation to make it easier for visually impaired people to access published works. More >>
Can you be liable for what other people write on your page?
Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 9:36 am | The Conversation
When you go online and write something nasty about a person, or even a small business, you risk being sued for defamation . More >>
Why the Australasian Health Star Rating needs major changes
Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 10:10 am | The Conversation
Unhealthy diets cause multiple physical and mental health problems. To help consumers make healthier choices, Australia and New Zealand introduced the voluntary Health Star Rating ( HSR ) system in 2014. More >>
Charging the Christchurch mosque attacker with terrorism
Thursday, 23 May 2019, 10:03 am | The Conversation
The gunman in the mosque attacks had already faced 50 murder charges before a new terrorism charge was brought against him this week. Mick Tsikas/AAP More >>
Why NZ cannot ignore major welfare reform report
Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 10:57 am | The Conversation
One of the recommendations by a welfare advisory group was to raise benefit levels by up top 47%, but the government has rejected it, for now. from www.shutterstock.com , CC BY-ND More >>
Well-being budget approach not new, but could shift issues
Monday, 6 May 2019, 10:14 am | The Conversation
At the end of this month, New Zealand will release its first “ Well-being Budget ”. It builds on treasury’s Living Standards Framework ( LSF ), published last December, which introduced a suite of well-being measures, including cultural identity, ... More >>
How a paywall for NZ's largest paper will affect other media
Wednesday, 1 May 2019, 3:18 pm | The Conversation
Subscriptions for digital content are considered an important part of revenue for newspapers. from www.shutterstock.com , CC BY-ND More >>
Psychedelics to treat mental illness?
Monday, 29 April 2019, 2:06 pm | The Conversation
Research has shown psychedelic drugs can have a positive effect on a range of mental health conditions, but there are side effects. From shutterstock.com More >>
Foreign policy and NZ's response to Christchurch attacks
Monday, 29 April 2019, 2:04 pm | The Conversation
During his two-day royal visit this week, Prince William has met with survivors of the Christchurch mosque shootings and has praised New Zealand’s response to the attacks. More >>
New Zealand's dismal record on child poverty
Monday, 29 April 2019, 2:02 pm | The Conversation
New Zealand's dismal record on child poverty and the government's challenge to turn it around More >>
House prices and demographics make death duties an idea
Wednesday, 24 April 2019, 12:02 pm | The Conversation
$3.5 trillion is about to be poured into a small number of hands over the next two decades. Shutterstock More >>
Rift between NZ government and aid agency
Wednesday, 24 April 2019, 11:59 am | The Conversation
The ICRC may have decided to release the name of a New Zealand nurse captured in Syria because ISIS has been defeated in its strongholds. Ahmed Mardnli/EPA , CC BY-ND More >>
Why a proposed CGT could mean tax cuts for most NZers
Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 9:35 am | The Conversation
Commentators have described the proposed tax as a “mangy dog”, “an envy tax”, an “attack on the kiwi way of life” and “offensive to New Zealand values”... Missing from the debate is the fact that a capital gains tax should reduce income ... More >>
