In the wake of the Christchurch and Auckland attacks, should official definitions of terrorism conflate the actions of a white supremacy extremist and a radical Islamist extremist?
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Lockdowns can exacerbate existing mental illness, but people without a history of mental illness can also find themselves feeling low, unmotivated and lacking a sense of purpose.
New Zealand’s conservation needs to consider the long-term impact of climate change and focus not only on protecting native species but on preserving ecological richness.
Fears that concerned parents might fall foul of a new law banning gay conversion practices are not borne out by the strict definitions in the bill before parliament.
El último informe del IPCC deja claro que ya no podemos evitar que los niveles del nivel del mar suban, pero sí podemos controlar la cantidad y la rapidez con que cambian.
New Zealand’s climate has been changing in line with global trends over the last century, warming by 1.1°C. But unless we curb emissions fast, we can brace for more extreme downpours and droughts.
The latest IPCC report makes it clear we can no longer stop the seas from rising, but we can still control how much and how fast sea levels change.
It’s potentially the biggest change to welfare since ACC and would favour those on higher pay – so why does the public know so little about it?
Robots are more likely than people to misclassify emotions when reading faces that are partially covered. This could lead to unexpected behaviours when they interact with people wearing masks.
The male anatomy of tuatara, the last representatives of an ancient lineage, is unique among reptiles. They lack a penis, which has made sperm collection a major challenge – until now.
Video gaming is often seen as a distraction for students. So the challenge is to distract students back towards learning – and video games provide the perfect model.
Jadi, ketika jarak antara guru dan murid senantiasa melebar, bagaimana kita mendorong siswa mengambil alih proses belajar mereka secara mandiri?
As the saying goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Just because students are given the freedom to learn, it does not mean they will.
Gender bias in health research is an ongoing issue, but health interventions that target women or men ignore gender-diverse people and create new areas of discrimination.
Critics say only links to real or threatened violence should justify the proposed criminalisation of hate speech. But New Zealand law already regulates all kinds of non-violent speech.
Survey respondents who overestimated the amount and speed of sea-level rise were more likely to express greater concern. But concern is not always helpful in prompting action.
There’s a global trend towards ‘third age entrepreneurship’, but the motivations behind these senior start-ups might surprise.
Values in adulthood rarely change. But major events, like wars — and pandemics — can shift our priorities.
In Lough Hyne’s shallows, animals and plants thrive that would otherwise be found in the ocean’s depths.
A recent declaration of a river as a legal person in Canada recognizes Indigenous laws and governance, and champions people as the guardians of nature.
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Professor and Chair in Sustainable Energy Systems, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Associate Professor in Public Health and Policy, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor of Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Senior Lecturer in Clinical Forensic Psychology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Senior Lecturer in Management, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor of Commercial Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Senior Lecturer | School of Government, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor of Psychology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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PhD Candidate in Forensic Psychology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor of Informatics and Chair in Complexity Science, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Visiting Scholar, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Morgan Foundation Senior Research Fellow in Freshwater Ecology and Environmental Science, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
