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Israel-Gaza crisis: NZ must condemn atrocities but keep pushing for a two-state solution
New Zealand must be even-handed in its response to the catastrophe unfolding in Israel and Gaza, while still trying to keep hope of peace alive.
NZ police are using AI to catch criminals – but the law urgently needs to catch up too
Current laws governing policing don’t take into account the capacity of AI to process massive amounts of information quickly – leaving New Zealanders vulnerable to police overreach.
Dumbing down or wising up: how will generative AI change the way we think?
AI tools are becoming increasingly personalised to cater to our every need. Will outsourcing the handling of information to AI make us ‘dumber’?
Coming to terms with the past is more important than ever. The Voice referendum is a vital first step
Voice supporters are not looking for division, but rather a desire to play a role in the future of a nation that accepts it’s our country, too.
How – and why – did homosexual behaviour evolve in humans and other animals?
A new cross-species study shows same-sex sexual behaviour has social benefits for groups, which explains its high frequency in humans and other mammals.
When it comes to Indigenous affairs, Australian voters' opinions are complicated
The decline in support for the Voice after initial strong polling demonstrates settlers are resistant to the idea of Indigenous peoples as a collective subject entitled to a unified Voice.
Some states already have Indigenous advisory bodies. What are they, and how would the Voice be different?
In order to see how the Voice to Parliament could work as an advisory body, we could look to the many Indigenous advisory bodies in different states informing government decision-making.
What's at stake now for legitimacy in both Israel and the push for Palestinian self-determination?
Legitimacy is an essential part of comprehending the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and its intractable nature.
NZ Election 2023: final polls suggest NZ First likely kingmaker as the left makes late gains
With two days of the campaign left, what had earlier seemed like a relatively predictable election has narrowed considerably, with several variables potentially influencing the outcome.
'We should be listening': the long history of Liberal innovation – and failure – on Indigenous policy
Many Liberal politicians have been passionate about redressing Indigenous disadvantage, but have come unstuck by the pitfall of ‘settler liberalism’.
What makes a good political leader – and how can we tell before voting?
Politics is about appearances as much as policy. But it’s possible to make an informed judgment about political leaders, if we know what to look for.
How drone submarines are turning the seabed into a future battlefield
Aerial drones are already transforming warfare. Underwater drones are next.
Why has China released detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei?
Cheng was clearly a hostage in international relations. Releasing her now signals China’s intent to improve Australia-China relations.
Cheng Lei released by China and reunited with family in Melbourne
Cheng Lei’s release comes after three years of detainment and continued representations by Australia, including by the prime minister himself.
The 'yes' campaign is generating the most media and social media content. Yet, it continues to trail in the polls
Our research has found the ‘yes’ side has been generating the lion’s share of Voice content in the media and social media over the past six weeks, but is still trailing in the polls.
From Eureka to suffrage to now: a Voice that was 169 years in the making
For decades, women from Munich to Melbourne, from Westminster to Washington, had been campaigning for a voice.