Um novo estudo não encontrou evidências de que as crenças das pessoas em teorias da conspiração aumentam com o tempo
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On the fourth anniversary of New Zealand’s first COVID case it’s clear this is not a normal pandemic. Despite fatigue and indifference, New Zealand must heed the evidence and improve its response.
Signing up to ‘pillar two’ of the AUKUS alliance sits uneasily with New Zealand’s distinctive worldview – and could aggravate its wider foreign policy challenges.
A new study has found no evidence that people’s beliefs in conspiracy theories increase over time. They can even change their minds – just not that often.
The native red admiral is less common than it used to be, but we can all help threatened bug species by ensuring they have the right habitats to thrive in.
Global political unrest has highlighted the importance of a credible foreign policy. It may be time for the New Zealand government to consider the revitalisation of ANZAC and participation with AUKUS.
New fossil studies tell us our ancient ancestors enjoyed a diet of soft, sweet fruits. This would have influenced where they lived and spread to – and even the evolution of colour vision.
If the government is serious about reducing the cost of smoking, it should stick with Labour’s smokefree legislation rather than freezing the price of smoked tobacco products.
Over 200 million tonnes of sediment are transported by rivers to the sea each year, the most widespread water contaminant in the country. Its devastating impact on marine life has to be reversed.
Uniforms can cost hundreds of dollars. If students are required to wear them, the government should ensure they don’t become a barrier to education.
Research shows many smokers regret starting the habit. So why are we repealing the law that would have made smoked tobacco products less addictive?
New Zealand’s new government has vowed to explore ‘blue carbon’ options for removing atmospheric CO₂ to meet net zero goals. But first we need a national strategy for this developing field of science.
Examining the DNA of the takahē has upended long-held beliefs about how the flightless bird ended up on the southwestern tip of New Zealand. This new knowledge can help future conservation efforts.
Two years after the law came into force, just 40% of the 1,441 New Zealanders who applied for an assisted death were able to have one. Next year’s review has important questions to answer.
Allowing whānau to be more engaged in the coronial investigation into a suicide would help provide answers for family – and help mental health services improve preventative measures.
Many patients prefer single-gender hospital rooms. For women, this preference often comes from fear, while male patients are concerned with dignity.
Pseudolaw looks a bit like law. It uses legal texts and sounds like something a lawyer might say. But it does not follow normal legal rules. So where did it come from, and why it is so worrisome?
Pesquisar sobre a própria saúde na internet é saudável, mas deve ser feito com cuidado, engajamento e confiança mútua entre pacientes e profissionais de saúde.
Liberal democracies need to work with the countries in the Middle East to build a long-term solution to the ongoing Israel-Gaza crisis.
Farmers once held immense power in New Zealand, and the National Party was their natural home. But the old order has been under threat for some time, with this election making the fault lines clear.
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Professor of Marine Science, University of Otago
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Researcher, Department of Zoology, University of Otago
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Professor of History, University of Otago
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago
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Associate Professor in Surgery, University of Otago
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Senior Lecturer in Bioethics, University of Otago
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Associate Professor of Hauora Māori, University of Otago
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PhD Candidate (Ecology), University of Otago
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Senior Lecturer in Ancient DNA, University of Otago
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Teaching Fellow, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Otago
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Associate Professor in Health Promotion, University of Otago
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Professor of International Relations, University of Otago
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Senior Lecturer in Marketing , University of Otago
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Senior Lecturer in Environmental Economics, University of Otago
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Professor of Ecology, University of Otago
