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Are too many corporate mergers harming consumers? We won’t know if we don’t check

May 1, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Caron Beaton-Wells, Professor, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne Compared with the grand cause of climate change or the pointed self-interest of income tax, competition policy is a decidedly unsexy election issue. So it’s hardly surprising that no party is running hot on the issue – not ... <a title="Are too many corporate mergers harming consumers? We won’t know if we don’t check" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/are-too-many-corporate-mergers-harming-consumers-we-wont-know-if-we-dont-check-115378/" aria-label="Read more about Are too many corporate mergers harming consumers? We won’t know if we don’t check">Read more</a>

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Issues that swung elections: the ‘unlosable election’ of 1993 still resonates loudly

May 1, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Haydon Manning, Adjunct Associate Professor, Politics, Policy and Global Affairs, College of Business, Government and Law, Flinders University., Flinders University With taxes, health care and climate change emerging as key issues in the upcoming federal election, we’re running a series this week looking at the main issues ... <a title="Issues that swung elections: the ‘unlosable election’ of 1993 still resonates loudly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/issues-that-swung-elections-the-unlosable-election-of-1993-still-resonates-loudly-114924/" aria-label="Read more about Issues that swung elections: the ‘unlosable election’ of 1993 still resonates loudly">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 01 2019

May 1, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 01 2019 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 National Party Tova O’Brien (Newshub): Newshub understands Sir John Key has shown support for Judith Collins Barry Soper (Newstalk ZB): Rattled Simon Bridges is ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 01 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-01-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 01 2019">Read more</a>

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How we used CRISPR to narrow in on a possible antidote to box jellyfish venom

May 1, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Greg Neely, Associate Professor , University of Sydney Warm Australian waters are home to the box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri), which is considered to be one of the most venomous animals on the planet. Box jellyfish stings lead to excruciating pain lasting days, tissue death and scarring at ... <a title="How we used CRISPR to narrow in on a possible antidote to box jellyfish venom" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/how-we-used-crispr-to-narrow-in-on-a-possible-antidote-to-box-jellyfish-venom-116283/" aria-label="Read more about How we used CRISPR to narrow in on a possible antidote to box jellyfish venom">Read more</a>

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NZ Herald launches premium paywall – how will it impact on other media?

May 1, 2019

ANALYSIS: By Dr Merja Myllylahti New Zealand’s largest newspaper, The NZ Herald, launched its digital subscriptions today for online content, making history at the same time. Its paywall is the first for a general newspaper in New Zealand. Back in 2011, The NZ Herald’s parent company APN (now NZME) launched a digital-first initiative which was ... <a title="NZ Herald launches premium paywall – how will it impact on other media?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/nz-herald-launches-premium-paywall-how-will-it-impact-on-other-media/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Herald launches premium paywall – how will it impact on other media?">Read more</a>

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From catfish to romance fraud, how to avoid getting caught in any online scam

May 1, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cassandra Cross, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Queensland University of Technology Australian singer-songwriter Casey Donovan opened up again last night about the six years she thought she was involved in a relationship with a man she never met, someone called “Campbell”. The Australian Idol winner told the Andrew ... <a title="From catfish to romance fraud, how to avoid getting caught in any online scam" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/from-catfish-to-romance-fraud-how-to-avoid-getting-caught-in-any-online-scam-115227/" aria-label="Read more about From catfish to romance fraud, how to avoid getting caught in any online scam">Read more</a>

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Australian Elections – How much influence will independents and minor parties have this election? Please explain

May 1, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Chris Salisbury, Research Associate, The University of Queensland For some time now, Australian voters have rattled the cage of the political establishment. Frustrated with prime ministerial “coups”, political scandals and policy inertia, growing numbers have turned away from the major parties. Does this mean minor parties and ... <a title="Australian Elections – How much influence will independents and minor parties have this election? Please explain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/how-much-influence-will-independents-and-minor-parties-have-this-election-please-explain-115913/" aria-label="Read more about Australian Elections – How much influence will independents and minor parties have this election? Please explain">Read more</a>

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Have you gone vegan? Keep an eye on these 4 nutrients

May 1, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Clare Collins, Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle There are many reasons people go vegan, from wanting to be healthier, to reducing their environmental footprint, to concerns about animal welfare. No matter what the reason, many people find it difficult to meet the nutrient intake ... <a title="Have you gone vegan? Keep an eye on these 4 nutrients" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/have-you-gone-vegan-keep-an-eye-on-these-4-nutrients-107708/" aria-label="Read more about Have you gone vegan? Keep an eye on these 4 nutrients">Read more</a>

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Unpacking the flaws in Adani’s water management plan

May 1, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Currell, Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, RMIT University Adani’s groundwater dependent ecosystem management plan for its proposed Carmichael coal mine was recently approved by federal Environment Minister Melissa Price, despite a review from CSIRO and Geoscience Australia that points out major problems with ... <a title="Unpacking the flaws in Adani’s water management plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/unpacking-the-flaws-in-adanis-water-management-plan-116161/" aria-label="Read more about Unpacking the flaws in Adani’s water management plan">Read more</a>

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Explainer: what is inquiry-based learning and how does it help prepare children for the real world?

May 1, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gillian Kidman, Associate Professor, Science Education, Monash University Inquiry-based learning emphasises a student’s role in the learning process and asks them to engage with an idea or topic in an active way, rather than by sitting and listening to a teacher. The overall goal of an inquiry-based ... <a title="Explainer: what is inquiry-based learning and how does it help prepare children for the real world?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/explainer-what-is-inquiry-based-learning-and-how-does-it-help-prepare-children-for-the-real-world-115299/" aria-label="Read more about Explainer: what is inquiry-based learning and how does it help prepare children for the real world?">Read more</a>

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Don’t forget our future climate when tightening up building codes

May 1, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Deo Prasad, Scientia Professor and CEO, Co-operative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living, UNSW Too often it takes a crisis to trigger changes in legislation and behaviour, when forward thinking, cooperation and future planning could have negated the risk in the first place. Australia’s building and construction ... <a title="Don’t forget our future climate when tightening up building codes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/dont-forget-our-future-climate-when-tightening-up-building-codes-113365/" aria-label="Read more about Don’t forget our future climate when tightening up building codes">Read more</a>

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Why artistic differences in a band can be a good thing

May 1, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Hill, Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Music, Southern Cross University The history of popular music is littered with stories of internal feuds and external relationships that drive cracks in bands or tear them apart. The Beatles, Metallica, the Stones, Oasis – the list is long. These fights ... <a title="Why artistic differences in a band can be a good thing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/why-artistic-differences-in-a-band-can-be-a-good-thing-110711/" aria-label="Read more about Why artistic differences in a band can be a good thing">Read more</a>