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Scrapping free flu vaccines has put vulnerable kids at risk

The end of universal flu shot funding for under-12s is a step backwards for New Zealand child health, say a group of experts.

By Guest Writers | 21st May, 2024

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An open letter to justice minister Kiri Allan: The LGBTQIA+ community is in dire need of hate speech law reform

'Kiri Allan claims stronger hate speech laws could harm the rainbow community – we disagree.'

By Guest Writers | 20th January, 2023

Beans (Image: Getty / Tina Tiller)

Which bean is queen? Beans, ranked

Six self-appointed experts taste test 19 different varieties of beans probably available near you.

By Guest Writers | 20th January, 2023

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An academic response to Porn Week

Was Porn Week more sexy than sage? An open letter from six academics.

By Guest Writers | 13th December, 2022

Abby Lee Harder with her daughter Presley, showing the blood-glucose sensor that helps manage her diabetes (Photo: Diabetes NZ)

Why isn’t NZ funding the latest life-changing diabetes technology?

A hundred years after insulin was first used, New Zealand is lagging other countries in funding the latest devices to monitor blood sugar.

By Guest Writers | 21st November, 2022

Jordie Barrett runs onto the pitch before a Steinlager Series match against Ireland earlier this year. (Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Alcohol sponsorship of sports is more pervasive than you might think

One local study found children were exposed to alcohol marketing via sports sponsorship on average 1.4 times a day.

By Guest Writers | 3rd November, 2022

Māngere East local Shirl’e Fruean protests a proposed bottle store, March 2021. (Photo: Justin Latif; Design: Tina Tiller)

The alcohol licensing system has failed communities for years. It has to change

Since May last year, Ōtara's Māori wardens have submitted 66 objections to liquor licences in their community. They've been successful just once.

By Guest Writers | 1st November, 2022

Image: Archi Banal

For law students like us, lecture recordings are a necessity

Taking away recordings will only further disadvantage the kinds of students who need them most.

By Guest Writers | 21st October, 2022

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Just a sip, a whole can, or none at all? What research says about giving teens alcohol

A new study found that giving teens no alcohol at all is best. But it may not be realistic.

By Guest Writers | 25th September, 2022

Senior woman giving informal care to her 91 year old father in his house: measuring his blood pressure and blood saturation levels Video is also available from this series.

New research shows lack of support for Māori community support workers

Among a cohort of workers who already feel isolated and invisible, Māori face even greater job challenges.

By Guest Writers | 2nd September, 2022