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January 18, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Pearson, Professor of Journalism and Social Media, Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University, Griffith University The blame for the recent assault on the US Capitol and President Donald Trump’s broader dismantling of democratic institutions and norms can be laid at least partly on ... <a title="There’s no such thing as ‘alternative facts’. 5 ways to spot misinformation and stop sharing it online" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/18/theres-no-such-thing-as-alternative-facts-5-ways-to-spot-misinformation-and-stop-sharing-it-online-152894/" aria-label="Read more about There’s no such thing as ‘alternative facts’. 5 ways to spot misinformation and stop sharing it online">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2021
Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Housing Bernard Hickey (Stuff): The ‘brutal’ catch-22 politics of trying to move to affordable housing Bernard Hickey: Why work when you can just own houses? Miriam Bell (Stuff): Consents are up, but will that help with NZ’s ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 17 2021" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/18/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-january-17-2021/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 17 2021">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Tuffley, Senior Lecturer in Applied Ethics & CyberSecurity, Griffith University It could be argued artificial intelligence (AI) is already the indispensable tool of the 21st century. From helping doctors diagnose and treat patients to rapidly advancing new drug discoveries, it’s our trusted partner in so many ... <a title="Love in the time of algorithms: would you let your artificial intelligence choose your partner?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/18/love-in-the-time-of-algorithms-would-you-let-your-artificial-intelligence-choose-your-partner-152817/" aria-label="Read more about Love in the time of algorithms: would you let your artificial intelligence choose your partner?">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Kenny, Professor, Australian Studies Institute, Australian National University Through recent natural disasters, global upheavals and a pandemic, Australia’s political centre has largely held. Australians may have disagreed at times, but they have also kept faith with governmental norms, eschewing the false allure of populism beguiling voters ... <a title="As Trump exits the White House, he leaves Trumpism behind in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/18/as-trump-exits-the-white-house-he-leaves-trumpism-behind-in-australia-153289/" aria-label="Read more about As Trump exits the White House, he leaves Trumpism behind in Australia">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Holly Seale, Associate professor, UNSW Health workers are at higher risk of COVID infection and illness. They can also act as extremely efficient transmitters of viruses to others in medical and aged care facilities. That’s why health workers have been prioritised to get a COVID vaccine when ... <a title="It’s crucial we address COVID vaccine hesitancy among health workers. Here’s where to start" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/18/its-crucial-we-address-covid-vaccine-hesitancy-among-health-workers-heres-where-to-start-152977/" aria-label="Read more about It’s crucial we address COVID vaccine hesitancy among health workers. Here’s where to start">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jim Orchard, Adjunct Lecturer, Monash University Last week, somewhat overshadowed by the events in Washington, the Democrats took control of the US Senate. The Democrats now hold a small majority in both the House and the Senate until 2022, giving President-elect Joe Biden a better chance of ... <a title="Biden’s Senate majority doesn’t just super-charge US climate action, it blazes a trail for Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/18/bidens-senate-majority-doesnt-just-super-charge-us-climate-action-it-blazes-a-trail-for-australia-153090/" aria-label="Read more about Biden’s Senate majority doesn’t just super-charge US climate action, it blazes a trail for Australia">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mittul Vahanvati, Lecturer, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University Heatwaves, floods, bushfires: disaster season is upon us again. We can’t prevent hazards or climate change-related extreme weather events but we can prepare for them — not just as individuals but as a community. One ... <a title="Disaster season is here — do you have a Resilience Action Plan? Here’s how the small town of Tarnagulla built theirs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/18/disaster-season-is-here-do-you-have-a-resilience-action-plan-heres-how-the-small-town-of-tarnagulla-built-theirs-151570/" aria-label="Read more about Disaster season is here — do you have a Resilience Action Plan? Here’s how the small town of Tarnagulla built theirs">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mandie Shean, Lecturer, School of Education, Edith Cowan University Starting school is an important event for children and a positive experience can set the tone for the rest of their school experience. Some children are excited to attend school for the first time, yet others feel anxious. ... <a title="Is your child anxious about starting school for the first time? Here’s how you can help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/18/is-your-child-anxious-about-starting-school-for-the-first-time-heres-how-you-can-help-153297/" aria-label="Read more about Is your child anxious about starting school for the first time? Here’s how you can help">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Spark, Postdoctoral research fellow, Queensland University of Technology Leadership is a human universal. It can even be seen in other species, which suggests it may be an evolutionarily ancient process. A common personality trait of “natural” leaders is a higher than average level of extraversion. Research ... <a title="To get ahead as an introvert, act like an extravert. It’s not as hard as you think" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/18/to-get-ahead-as-an-introvert-act-like-an-extravert-its-not-as-hard-as-you-think-151028/" aria-label="Read more about To get ahead as an introvert, act like an extravert. It’s not as hard as you think">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2021
Pacific Media Watch correspondent The pro-independence conflict in West Papua with a missionary plane reportedly being shot down at Intan Jaya has stirred contrasting responses from the TNI/POLRI state sources, church leaders and an independence leader. A shooting caused a plane to catch fire on 6 January 2021 in the Intan Jaya regency, Papua province. ... <a title="Confusion reigns over real reasons for burning of missionary plane in Papua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/16/confusion-reigns-over-real-reasons-for-burning-of-missionary-plane-in-papua/" aria-label="Read more about Confusion reigns over real reasons for burning of missionary plane in Papua">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2021
SPECIAL REPORT: By Ena Manuireva in Auckland It seems a long time ago – some 124 days – since Mā’ohi Nui deplored its first covid-19 related deaths of an elderly woman on 11 September 2020 followed by her husband just hours later, both over the age of 80. The local territorial government was indeed saddened ... <a title="Controversy over renaming Tahiti’s hospital after Chirac amid covid crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/15/controversy-over-renaming-tahitis-hospital-after-chirac-amid-covid-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Controversy over renaming Tahiti’s hospital after Chirac amid covid crisis">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Turnbull, Postdoctoral research associate, UNSW A global coalition of more than 50 countries have this week pledged to protect over 30% of the planet’s lands and seas by the end of this decade. Their reasoning is clear: we need greater protection for nature, to prevent further ... <a title="75% of Australia’s marine protected areas are given only ‘partial’ protection. Here’s why that’s a problem" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/15/75-of-australias-marine-protected-areas-are-given-only-partial-protection-heres-why-thats-a-problem-149452/" aria-label="Read more about 75% of Australia’s marine protected areas are given only ‘partial’ protection. Here’s why that’s a problem">Read more</a>
