Nations struggle if the health of their population fails. But good health is seriously threatened by climate change. So putting health at the centre of climate action makes sense.
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The last native Moriori speaker died over a century ago. Can an ambitious new project bring the language back from the brink?
A four-year survey of Palestinian school children in Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem found hope and wellbeing already seriously declining. The situation now can only make it worse.
With the Clean Car Discount under threat, more large, polluting and dangerous vehicles will hit New Zealand roads. That will further discourage walking and cycling.
Working for Families tax credits favour those in work, yet discourage them from working or earning more. But there is a cost-effective way to improve the system for those on welfare and low incomes.
Manufacturers have too much legal freedom to sell products that don’t last or are hard to repair. It’s time local law caught up with global efforts to address this environmental and consumer issue.
The goal of mRNA technology is to harness the power of the cell to potentially prevent infections and treat diseases.
The rapid changes in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica highlight the urgency of better direct observations and measurements, beyond satellite monitoring and modelling.
Current laws governing policing don’t take into account the capacity of AI to process massive amounts of information quickly – leaving New Zealanders vulnerable to police overreach.
Most parties are promising more funding for the government drug-buying agency. But two likely coalition partners are suggesting a new – and possibly risky – approach to medicines procurement.
If you were pregnant or parenting during Australia’s 2019–20 summer of smoke and fire, chances are you felt acutely anxious – and grappling with impossible responsibility.
People on benefits are borrowing from the government to pay for essentials like power bills and car repairs. But repayments leave them with even less than before.
As the atmosphere warms, it can hold more moisture. This brings more intense downpours but also accelerates warming – because water vapour is a powerful greenhouse gas.
Both major parties are promising to increase payments for families ‘in work’. But the changes will only entrench the problems already faced by beneficiaries and the working poor.
A new machine learning model can pinpoint anomalies in sports results – whether from match fixing, strategic losses or poor player performance. It could be a useful tool in the fight against cheating.
Some New Zealand universities have proposed staff and course cuts in earth sciences. This could leave the country ill prepared to deal with natural hazards and extreme weather.
Space exploration is often propelled by competition, driven by national pride and with little thought about consequence. It is time to consider space as a commons, not just a resource to exploit.
The idea a language should grow simpler if people need to learn it as adults has an intuitive appeal. But an analysis of more than 1,200 languages shows this doesn’t quite stack up.
A new report sets out the practical ways New Zealand can improve its urban resilience to flooding due to climate change. But time, rather than money, is of the essence.
Not all environmental change is obvious. But incremental and cumulative changes can be just as harmful as more immediate and observable events, meaning risk management practices need to adapt.
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Associate Professor in Commericial Law, University of Auckland
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Professor, School of Population Health, University of Auckland
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Professor in Ocean Physics, University of Auckland
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Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, University of Auckland
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Associate professor - Law, University of Auckland
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Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Auckland
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Dean, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland
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Doctoral Candidate in Cultures, Languages and Linguistics, University of Auckland
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Distinguished Scholar, NCAR; Affiliate Faculty, University of Auckland
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Professor, Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Auckland
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Associate Professor of Applied Geology, University of Auckland
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Professor of Health Economics, University of Auckland
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Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Auckland
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Honorary Associate Professor, Economic Policy Centre, Auckland Business School, University of Auckland
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Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland
