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Decolonising the news: 4 fundamental questions media can ask when covering stories about Māori

June 27, 2023

ANALYSIS: By Angela Moewaka Barnes, Massey University; Belinda Borell, Massey University, and Tim McCreanor, Massey University There is little evidence to suggest Aotearoa New Zealand’s mainstream news media critically evaluate their own reporting on issues about or affecting Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi). This is concerning, given the negative framing of ... <a title="Decolonising the news: 4 fundamental questions media can ask when covering stories about Māori" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/27/decolonising-the-news-4-fundamental-questions-media-can-ask-when-covering-stories-about-maori/" aria-label="Read more about Decolonising the news: 4 fundamental questions media can ask when covering stories about Māori">Read more</a>

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Bees are astonishingly good at making decisions – and our computer model explains how that’s possible

June 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Barron, Professor, Macquarie University Shutterstock A honey bee’s life depends on it successfully harvesting nectar from flowers to make honey. Deciding which flower is most likely to offer nectar is incredibly difficult. Getting it right demands correctly weighing up subtle cues on flower type, age and ... <a title="Bees are astonishingly good at making decisions – and our computer model explains how that’s possible" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/27/bees-are-astonishingly-good-at-making-decisions-and-our-computer-model-explains-how-thats-possible-208189/" aria-label="Read more about Bees are astonishingly good at making decisions – and our computer model explains how that’s possible">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: June 27 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

June 27, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content PM’S TRIP TO CHINA Richard Harman (Politik): Hipkins big test (paywalled) Qin Sheng (Global Times): NZ’s proactive China diplomacy sets an example for other Western countries Global Times: Not in ... <a title="Newsletter: June 27 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/27/newsletter-june-27-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: June 27 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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The Titan sub disaster investigation has begun. Here’s what might happen next

June 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paola A. Magni, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science, Murdoch University The United States Coast Guard is now leading the investigation into the Titan submersible, looking for answers about why it imploded, and what actions should be taken next. A multinational search for the Titan came to a ... <a title="The Titan sub disaster investigation has begun. Here’s what might happen next" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/27/the-titan-sub-disaster-investigation-has-begun-heres-what-might-happen-next-208464/" aria-label="Read more about The Titan sub disaster investigation has begun. Here’s what might happen next">Read more</a>

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An unlikely hero: American Born Chinese challenges the model minority myth

June 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shih-Wen Sue Chen, Associate professor, Deakin University Disney There’s trouble brewing in Heaven. This has implications for an average teenage boy Jin Wang (Ben Wang), the protagonist of the Disney+ series American Born Chinese (2023). The series is an adaptation of Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel of ... <a title="An unlikely hero: American Born Chinese challenges the model minority myth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/27/an-unlikely-hero-american-born-chinese-challenges-the-model-minority-myth-207929/" aria-label="Read more about An unlikely hero: American Born Chinese challenges the model minority myth">Read more</a>

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Australia is not giving Ukraine the military support it needs – sending our retired jets would be a start

June 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Dwyer, Associate Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania This week, Australia announced its latest package of military and humanitarian support for Ukraine, totalling approximately A$110 million. The package comprises 70 military vehicles, which include 28 M113 armoured personnel carriers and other support vehicles (trucks, ... <a title="Australia is not giving Ukraine the military support it needs – sending our retired jets would be a start" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/27/australia-is-not-giving-ukraine-the-military-support-it-needs-sending-our-retired-jets-would-be-a-start-208570/" aria-label="Read more about Australia is not giving Ukraine the military support it needs – sending our retired jets would be a start">Read more</a>

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How do I insert a tampon?

June 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Melissa Kang, Associate Professor, University of Sydney pexels sora shimazaki, CC BY-SA If you’ve just decided to start using tampons and you’re finding it tricky, you’re not alone! Lots of young teens and first-time tampon users have told me they experience “tampon trauma” – meaning it hurts, ... <a title="How do I insert a tampon?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/27/how-do-i-insert-a-tampon-201871/" aria-label="Read more about How do I insert a tampon?">Read more</a>

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Australia’s hidden housing crisis: survivors of modern slavery have few safe places to turn

June 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kyla Raby, PhD candidate researching the role of consumers in eradicating modern slavery in supply chains, University of South Australia Shutterstock Australia is not immune to the rapidly growing global problem of modern slavery. In fact, new research has found the number of people living in modern ... <a title="Australia’s hidden housing crisis: survivors of modern slavery have few safe places to turn" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/27/australias-hidden-housing-crisis-survivors-of-modern-slavery-have-few-safe-places-to-turn-206292/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s hidden housing crisis: survivors of modern slavery have few safe places to turn">Read more</a>

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What do the different colours of mould mean in my house?

June 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Taylor, Adjunct academic, Flinders University Sandy Millar/Unsplash You may be interested (or possibly horrified) to discover you ingest and inhale thousands of tiny life forms on a daily basis. The air and surfaces around you are home to multitudes of bacteria, fungi, viruses, mites, algae and ... <a title="What do the different colours of mould mean in my house?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/27/what-do-the-different-colours-of-mould-mean-in-my-house-207737/" aria-label="Read more about What do the different colours of mould mean in my house?">Read more</a>

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Paracetamol versus ibuprofen – which works best and when?

June 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tina Hinton, Associate Professor of Pharmacology, University of Sydney Shutterstock In most cases, pain and fever relief is as simple as a trip to your local supermarket for some paracetamol or ibuprofen. While both are effective at reducing pain, they work in different ways. So deciding which ... <a title="Paracetamol versus ibuprofen – which works best and when?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/27/paracetamol-versus-ibuprofen-which-works-best-and-when-207921/" aria-label="Read more about Paracetamol versus ibuprofen – which works best and when?">Read more</a>

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Marshall Islands, a nation at the heart of global shipping, fights for climate justice

June 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christiaan De Beukelaer, Senior Lecturer in Culture & Climate, The University of Melbourne Thousands of ships are registered in Majuro, Marshall Islands. Shutterstock I went sailing on a bright yellow outrigger canoe in the Marshall Islands in March. On board were Alson Kelen, founder of Waan Aelõñ ... <a title="Marshall Islands, a nation at the heart of global shipping, fights for climate justice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/27/marshall-islands-a-nation-at-the-heart-of-global-shipping-fights-for-climate-justice-202613/" aria-label="Read more about Marshall Islands, a nation at the heart of global shipping, fights for climate justice">Read more</a>

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A new study of Warlpiri language shows how ‘baby talk’ helps little kids learn to speak

June 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rikke Louise Bundgaard-Nielsen, Teaching Associate, The University of Melbourne Parents and other caregivers typically modify their speech when they talk to babies and young children. They use simple sentences and special words, like “nana” for banana. They also speak slowly, use a higher pitch, and exaggerate the ... <a title="A new study of Warlpiri language shows how ‘baby talk’ helps little kids learn to speak" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/27/a-new-study-of-warlpiri-language-shows-how-baby-talk-helps-little-kids-learn-to-speak-207835/" aria-label="Read more about A new study of Warlpiri language shows how ‘baby talk’ helps little kids learn to speak">Read more</a>