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Māori loanwords in NZ English are less about meaning, more about identity

  • Written by: Andreea S. Calude, Senior Lecturer in Linguistics, University of Waikato
Māori loanwords in NZ English are less about meaning, more about identityMore and more Māori words are commonly used by speakers of New Zealand English. The word aroha means love or compassion.from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-ND

Ask the average Kiwi on the street about Māori words in New Zealand English, and most will tell you that more and more are being used in everyday language.

This increase in borrowing...

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Those tax cuts should follow proper process, officials tell government

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Once again, the public servants are trying to force the politicians to do things by the book. But the government would prefer to cut the inconvenient corner.

The heads of the Treasury and Finance departments on Wednesday warned the government that the first round of its tax cuts - due to be paid within weeks of the election – must be...

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what is Candida auris and who is at risk?

  • Written by: Monica Slavin, Head, Department Infectious Diseases, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
what is Candida auris and who is at risk?First recognised ten years ago, Candida auris is a fungus within the genus Candida.From shutterstock.com

We’ve recently heard a lot about Candida auris, a deadly, antifungal-resistant fungus emerging around the world. This pathogen has been labelled the new “fungal superbug” and poses a significant threat to public health.

C. auris...

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New research reveals how young Australians will decide who gets their vote

  • Written by: Zareh Ghazarian, Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, Monash University
New research reveals how young Australians will decide who gets their voteFirst-time voters are often treated as a homogenous group, but new research shows they make their decisions in a variety of ways.AAP/Danny Casey

The political engagement of young Australians has attracted significant interest in recent weeks.

Thousands marched across the country to express concern about climate change, while the Australian Youth...

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  1. Traditional owners still stand in Adani's way
  2. Radical Inventor is a tribute to living, breathing works of art
  3. Pacific island cities call for a rethink of climate resilience for the most vulnerable
  4. How fake news gets into our minds, and what you can do to resist it
  5. priorities for the next government
  6. Election campaign lesson #1: don't mess with Medicare
  7. No matter who wins the election, many Australians think real leadership will be lacking
  8. Electric cars can clean up the mining industry – here's how
  9. Three things Australia's next education minister must prioritise to improve schools
  10. Were journalists 'just doing their job' in the political resignation of Metiria Turei?
  11. Why would rational voters believe talk of hundreds of billions and 10-year timeframes?
  12. Why are we so moved by the plight of the Notre Dame?
  13. Don't despair about Notre Dame
  14. Why climate change will dull autumn leaf displays
  15. Reshaping Sydney by design – few know about the mandatory competitions, but we all see the results
  16. Is Jokowi 'religious enough' for conservative voters?
  17. Farms create lots of data, but farmers don't control where it ends up and who can use it
  18. can caffeine improve your exercise performance?
  19. Labor and Coalition proposals side by side
  20. Three years in, is the AFLW kicking goals?
  21. an online dilly bag for keeping Indigenous digital archives safe
  22. why do eggs have a yolk?
  23. politicians actually do keep their promises
  24. Here's why electric cars have plenty of grunt, oomph and torque
  25. High-dose, immune-boosting or four-strain? A guide to flu vaccines for over-65s
  26. an assertion of individual freedom that still resonates
  27. Homeschooled children are far more socially engaged than you might think
  28. There's no 'garbage patch' in the Southern Indian Ocean, so where does all the rubbish go?
  29. Memories. In 1961 Labor promised to boost the deficit to fight unemployment. The promise won
  30. Election stays on tax and health battlegrounds
  31. Peter Dutton – Labor's not-so-secret weapon against Hunt and Sukkar
  32. Labor maintains its lead in Newspoll, while One Nation drops; NSW upper house finalised
  33. the enigmatic art of Rosslynd Piggott
  34. As Mediscare 2.0 takes centre stage, here's what you need to know about hospital 'cuts' and cancer funding
  35. New minister for public spaces is welcome – now here are ten priorities for action
  36. Digital campaigning on sites like Facebook is unlikely to swing the election
  37. A simpler tax system should spark joy. Sadly, the one in this budget doesn’t
  38. 'Fairness' versus 'strength' – the battle to frame the federal election
  39. As responsible digital citizens, here's how we can all reduce racism online
  40. When's the best time to get your flu shot?
  41. Homeschooling is on the rise in Australia. Who is doing it and why?
  42. Everyday racism fuels prejudice and hate. But we can challenge it
  43. living memories of long-extinct creatures in art and stories
  44. Labor maintains 52-48% lead in Newspoll as vote polarises
  45. Section 44 remains a constitutional trip wire that should be addressed
  46. Frydenberg up to Bowen's old tricks
  47. what charges does Julian Assange face, and what's likely to happen next?
  48. payday loans, consumer leases, blackmail securities and credit 'management'
  49. Bees seeking blood, sweat and tears is more common than you think
  50. On housing, there's clear blue water between the main parties

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