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Month: May 2023

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‘Please do not assume the worst of us’: students know AI is here to stay and want unis to teach them how to use it

May 16, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Danny Liu, Associate Professor, University of Sydney Brooke Cagle/Unsplash In just a few months, higher education has moved from being afraid of how generative AI like ChatGPT could help students cheat, to cautiously embracing it by allowing students to use it under certain circumstances. In getting to ... <a title="‘Please do not assume the worst of us’: students know AI is here to stay and want unis to teach them how to use it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/16/please-do-not-assume-the-worst-of-us-students-know-ai-is-here-to-stay-and-want-unis-to-teach-them-how-to-use-it-203426/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Please do not assume the worst of us’: students know AI is here to stay and want unis to teach them how to use it">Read more</a>

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Is Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra cultural appreciation or cultural appropriation?

May 16, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marian Makkar, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, RMIT University Netflix On May 10, Netflix dropped its four-part docuseries, Queen Cleopatra. Executive produced by actress Jada Pinkett-Smith as part of her African Queens series, Queen Cleopatra focuses on Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of Egypt, through testimonies and dramatic ... <a title="Is Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra cultural appreciation or cultural appropriation?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/16/is-netflixs-queen-cleopatra-cultural-appreciation-or-cultural-appropriation-205198/" aria-label="Read more about Is Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra cultural appreciation or cultural appropriation?">Read more</a>

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New Zealand’s reliance on foreign doctors to plug gaps highlights the need for another medical school

May 16, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ross Lawrenson, Professor of Population Health, University of Waikato Getty Images The New Zealand health system is currently in the throes of its biggest reorganisation in more than 20 years. The aim is to provide more efficiency and equity. But while it is acknowledged New Zealand has ... <a title="New Zealand’s reliance on foreign doctors to plug gaps highlights the need for another medical school" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/16/new-zealands-reliance-on-foreign-doctors-to-plug-gaps-highlights-the-need-for-another-medical-school-204668/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand’s reliance on foreign doctors to plug gaps highlights the need for another medical school">Read more</a>

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After a brutal presidential election campaign, Turkey is headed to a run-off contest. Here’s why

May 15, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mehmet Ozalp, Associate Professor in Islamic Studies, Director of The Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation and Executive Member of Public and Contextual Theology, Charles Sturt University Last weekend, Turkey held a historic election that will be crucial in deciding in the way the country is heading. ... <a title="After a brutal presidential election campaign, Turkey is headed to a run-off contest. Here’s why" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/15/after-a-brutal-presidential-election-campaign-turkey-is-headed-to-a-run-off-contest-heres-why-205406/" aria-label="Read more about After a brutal presidential election campaign, Turkey is headed to a run-off contest. Here’s why">Read more</a>

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Yes, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved a coal mine. But save the angst for decisions that matter more

May 15, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland The outcry was loud and swift last week after Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved a new coal mine in central Queensland. It’s the first coal mine Labor has approved since coming to power a year ago. The ... <a title="Yes, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved a coal mine. But save the angst for decisions that matter more" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/15/yes-environment-minister-tanya-plibersek-approved-a-coal-mine-but-save-the-angst-for-decisions-that-matter-more-205561/" aria-label="Read more about Yes, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved a coal mine. But save the angst for decisions that matter more">Read more</a>

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Yes, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved a coal mine. But let’s save the angst for decisions that matter more

May 15, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland The outcry was loud and swift last week after Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved a new coal mine in central Queensland. It’s the first coal mine Labor has approved since coming to power a year ago. The ... <a title="Yes, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved a coal mine. But let’s save the angst for decisions that matter more" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/15/yes-environment-minister-tanya-plibersek-approved-a-coal-mine-but-lets-save-the-angst-for-decisions-that-matter-more-205561/" aria-label="Read more about Yes, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved a coal mine. But let’s save the angst for decisions that matter more">Read more</a>

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Thailand is on the verge of a new democratic spring, but significant obstacles could stand in the way

May 15, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Greg Raymond, Lecturer, Australian National University The last time voters headed to the polls in Thailand was in 2019, following five years of a repressive military dictatorship. Thai voters spoke nervously of their democratic aspirations and allowed a military-led government into power. Now, after four years of ... <a title="Thailand is on the verge of a new democratic spring, but significant obstacles could stand in the way" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/15/thailand-is-on-the-verge-of-a-new-democratic-spring-but-significant-obstacles-could-stand-in-the-way-205207/" aria-label="Read more about Thailand is on the verge of a new democratic spring, but significant obstacles could stand in the way">Read more</a>

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Thailand is on the verge of a new democratic spring, but obstacles could stand in the way

May 15, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Greg Raymond, Lecturer, Australian National University The last time voters headed to the polls in Thailand was in 2019, following five years of a repressive military dictatorship. Thai voters spoke nervously of their democratic aspirations and allowed a military-led government into power. Now, after four years of ... <a title="Thailand is on the verge of a new democratic spring, but obstacles could stand in the way" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/15/thailand-is-on-the-verge-of-a-new-democratic-spring-but-obstacles-could-stand-in-the-way-205207/" aria-label="Read more about Thailand is on the verge of a new democratic spring, but obstacles could stand in the way">Read more</a>

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My child has a cough, so what’s wrong with using cough syrup?

May 15, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rose Cairns, Lecturer in Pharmacy, University of Sydney Shutterstock As winter approaches, many parents will be bracing for the cold and flu season. Young children typically get at least six colds a year. In previous generations, parents might have reached for the cough syrup to relieve a ... <a title="My child has a cough, so what’s wrong with using cough syrup?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/15/my-child-has-a-cough-so-whats-wrong-with-using-cough-syrup-205396/" aria-label="Read more about My child has a cough, so what’s wrong with using cough syrup?">Read more</a>

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Elitist, insensitive, blatant abuse of taxpayer money – PNG’s Coronation trip saga

May 15, 2023

SPECIAL REPORT: By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent It was a tumultuous week in Papua New Guinea after a 30 member delegation returned from the Coronation of King Charles III in the United Kingdom. Papua New Guinea had, by far, one the largest delegations to the event. While the real cost of travel, accommodation ... <a title="Elitist, insensitive, blatant abuse of taxpayer money – PNG’s Coronation trip saga" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/15/elitist-insensitive-blatant-abuse-of-taxpayer-money-pngs-coronation-trip-saga/" aria-label="Read more about Elitist, insensitive, blatant abuse of taxpayer money – PNG’s Coronation trip saga">Read more</a>

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Historic Girmit Day apology accepted as Fiji enters new era of unity and reconciliation

May 15, 2023

By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva History unfolded live at the Vodafone Arena at Laucala Bay in Suva yesterday when the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma and descendants of the Girmitya exchanged apologies and forgiveness in a solemn church service marking the fourth day of the inaugural Girmit Day celebrations. An emotional Prime Minister Sitiveni ... <a title="Historic Girmit Day apology accepted as Fiji enters new era of unity and reconciliation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/15/historic-girmit-day-apology-accepted-as-fiji-enters-new-era-of-unity-and-reconciliation/" aria-label="Read more about Historic Girmit Day apology accepted as Fiji enters new era of unity and reconciliation">Read more</a>

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Open letter plea for NZ to back West Papua peaceful hostage plan

May 15, 2023

Asia Pacific Report A New Zealand advocacy group has appealed to the government to heed the call of West Papuan church leaders for Indonesia to withdraw security forces and impose a “humanitarian pause” while negotiating for the release of captive pilot Philip Merhtens. Mehrtens, a 37-year-old New Zealander working for the Indonesian local airline Susi ... <a title="Open letter plea for NZ to back West Papua peaceful hostage plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/15/open-letter-plea-for-nz-to-back-west-papua-peaceful-hostage-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Open letter plea for NZ to back West Papua peaceful hostage plan">Read more</a>