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There is no single answer to the question "what is science?".
Teuila Fuatai: Māori vs science debate misses point
Indigenous knowledge should be valued beside Western systems, not pitted against them.
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Those coronavirus sequences that were suddenly deleted? They're back
New York Times: The early Covid data from China was removed from an online database.
Bruce Logan: University of Auckland and cancel culture
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Students reply to letter claiming Māori knowledge isn't science
Māori and Pasifika students say "merge of sciences" in their course is much more engaging.
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Massey University professor says we need to learn from Toa the orca calf's death.
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West Coast flood: NZ's highest river flows in 95 years
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'Scientific racism': Experts reject claim Māori knowledge isn't science
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Auckland Uni dean resigns from acting dean role over letter claiming Māori knowledge isn't science
Professor says his leadership likely to cause division at among Auckland Uni scientists.
Explainer: What dairy farming is doing to NZ's water
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Otago University researchers benefit from $13m in funding
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'Hurt and dismay': Professors slammed for letter claiming Māori knowledge is not science
The letter does not represent Auckland University's views, vice-chancellor says.
Pledge for more transparency over animal research
Scientists pledge to be more open about how they use animals in research and teaching.
From Wanaka to space: NZ to be launch-pad for car-sized telescope
Instrument ballooned to space from Wanaka may help solve dark matter mysteries.
Scientists reveal fresh insights about NZ's 7.8 quake
Scientists reconstruct 2016's 7.8 quake in unprecedented detail to reveal fresh insights.
Why disease killing our kauri might not be a new invader
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Ethanol fritters: University's warning after toxic frozen whitebait theft
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Baby orca Toa: Euthanasia discussion needs to begin - expert
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Just 7pc of our DNA is unique to modern humans, study shows
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