Linas NZ
@linasj.bsky.social
Respect for science, responsibility for speech and actions, climate change, cognitive biases, media literacy, skepticism, human rights.
Don't like: disinformation and misinformation, alternative medicine
Don't like: disinformation and misinformation, alternative medicine
Midwives to deliver more vaccinations to help protect families | Beehive.govt.nz
Midwives to deliver more vaccinations to help protect families | Beehive.govt.nz
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February 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Midwives to deliver more vaccinations to help protect families | Beehive.govt.nz
2026 Feb 02 NZ Skeptic Newsletter: Unholier than Thou
In this week's newsletter Christian Hot Readings Dead Skeptics Society: Thomas William Driver, aka Professor Robert Kudarz, Part 1 Show me the Toes! Book review: “The Alarmist” Astrological Computing
In this week's newsletter Christian Hot Readings Dead Skeptics Society: Thomas William Driver, aka Professor Robert Kudarz, Part 1 Show me the Toes! Book review: “The Alarmist” Astrological Computing
2026 Feb 02 NZ Skeptic Newsletter: Unholier than Thou
In this week's newsletter Christian Hot Readings Dead Skeptics Society: Thomas William Driver, aka Professor Robert Kudarz, Part 1 Show me the Toes! Book review: “The Alarmist” Astrological Computing
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February 2, 2026 at 12:19 AM
2026 Feb 02 NZ Skeptic Newsletter: Unholier than Thou
In this week's newsletter Christian Hot Readings Dead Skeptics Society: Thomas William Driver, aka Professor Robert Kudarz, Part 1 Show me the Toes! Book review: “The Alarmist” Astrological Computing
In this week's newsletter Christian Hot Readings Dead Skeptics Society: Thomas William Driver, aka Professor Robert Kudarz, Part 1 Show me the Toes! Book review: “The Alarmist” Astrological Computing
Kiwis not ‘angry’, just ‘disappointed’ in Govt’s climate response – Newsroom
Overall, 40 percent of the 1057 respondents to a new Horizon Research survey said they supported the reversal of the ban, while 36 percent disagreed. However, the research showed stronger support for renewables than…
Overall, 40 percent of the 1057 respondents to a new Horizon Research survey said they supported the reversal of the ban, while 36 percent disagreed. However, the research showed stronger support for renewables than…
Kiwis not ‘angry’, just ‘disappointed’ in Govt’s climate response – Newsroom
Overall, 40 percent of the 1057 respondents to a new Horizon Research survey said they supported the reversal of the ban, while 36 percent disagreed. However, the research showed stronger support for renewables than fossil fuels, with 64 percent saying the Government should back clean energy to bring down household power bills.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Kiwis not ‘angry’, just ‘disappointed’ in Govt’s climate response – Newsroom
Overall, 40 percent of the 1057 respondents to a new Horizon Research survey said they supported the reversal of the ban, while 36 percent disagreed. However, the research showed stronger support for renewables than…
Overall, 40 percent of the 1057 respondents to a new Horizon Research survey said they supported the reversal of the ban, while 36 percent disagreed. However, the research showed stronger support for renewables than…
Former Foreign Minister says NZ must stand up to Trump, defends WHO work | RNZ News
Former Foreign Minister says NZ must stand up to Trump, defends WHO work | RNZ News
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January 26, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Former Foreign Minister says NZ must stand up to Trump, defends WHO work | RNZ News
The NZ Political Right Scream Climate Change Is A Socialist Hoax. Mt Maunganui Is A Glimpse Of Our Future – The Daily Blog
The NZ Political Right Scream Climate Change Is A Socialist Hoax. Mt Maunganui Is A Glimpse Of Our Future – The Daily Blog
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January 26, 2026 at 6:41 PM
The NZ Political Right Scream Climate Change Is A Socialist Hoax. Mt Maunganui Is A Glimpse Of Our Future – The Daily Blog
No nation is an island: the danger of campaigning against ‘woke’ WHO – Newsroom
No nation is an island: the danger of campaigning against ‘woke’ WHO – Newsroom
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January 26, 2026 at 7:10 AM
No nation is an island: the danger of campaigning against ‘woke’ WHO – Newsroom
Spotting Conspiracy Talk: A Linguistic Guide For The Digital Age | Scoop News
Spotting Conspiracy Talk: A Linguistic Guide For The Digital Age | Scoop News
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January 24, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Spotting Conspiracy Talk: A Linguistic Guide For The Digital Age | Scoop News
02 Jan 2026 NZ Skeptic Newsletter: What’s next, Menopausal Barbie?
In this week's newsletter Menopause Supplements Wham, Bam, Autism scams and a grand slam: Telepathy Tapes, Autistic Barbie, and a systematic review. Reflect Orbital: Engineering marvel or just smoke and mirrors?
In this week's newsletter Menopause Supplements Wham, Bam, Autism scams and a grand slam: Telepathy Tapes, Autistic Barbie, and a systematic review. Reflect Orbital: Engineering marvel or just smoke and mirrors?
02 Jan 2026 NZ Skeptic Newsletter: What’s next, Menopausal Barbie?
In this week's newsletter Menopause Supplements Wham, Bam, Autism scams and a grand slam: Telepathy Tapes, Autistic Barbie, and a systematic review. Reflect Orbital: Engineering marvel or just smoke and mirrors?
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January 23, 2026 at 8:04 AM
02 Jan 2026 NZ Skeptic Newsletter: What’s next, Menopausal Barbie?
In this week's newsletter Menopause Supplements Wham, Bam, Autism scams and a grand slam: Telepathy Tapes, Autistic Barbie, and a systematic review. Reflect Orbital: Engineering marvel or just smoke and mirrors?
In this week's newsletter Menopause Supplements Wham, Bam, Autism scams and a grand slam: Telepathy Tapes, Autistic Barbie, and a systematic review. Reflect Orbital: Engineering marvel or just smoke and mirrors?
What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss? | RNZ
What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss? | RNZ
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January 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM
What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss? | RNZ
FACT Aotearoa (fight against conspiracy theories) newsletter 2025 Dec
In this edition we voom through some conspiracy theory articles we’ve been reading. And we foreshadow things to come...
In this edition we voom through some conspiracy theory articles we’ve been reading. And we foreshadow things to come...
FACT Aotearoa (fight against conspiracy theories) newsletter 2025 Dec
In this edition we voom through some conspiracy theory articles we’ve been reading. And we foreshadow things to come...
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January 5, 2026 at 12:18 AM
FACT Aotearoa (fight against conspiracy theories) newsletter 2025 Dec
In this edition we voom through some conspiracy theory articles we’ve been reading. And we foreshadow things to come...
In this edition we voom through some conspiracy theory articles we’ve been reading. And we foreshadow things to come...
05 Jan 2026 NZ Skeptic Newsletter Japanese Story
In this week's newsletter Fortnight in skeptical history - January 6th to 18th Can AI replace your lawyer? Book Review: Nature's Last Dance Critiquing scientific claims
In this week's newsletter Fortnight in skeptical history - January 6th to 18th Can AI replace your lawyer? Book Review: Nature's Last Dance Critiquing scientific claims
05 Jan 2026 NZ Skeptic Newsletter Japanese Story
In this week's newsletter Fortnight in skeptical history - January 6th to 18th Can AI replace your lawyer? Book Review: Nature's Last Dance Critiquing scientific claims
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January 5, 2026 at 12:05 AM
05 Jan 2026 NZ Skeptic Newsletter Japanese Story
In this week's newsletter Fortnight in skeptical history - January 6th to 18th Can AI replace your lawyer? Book Review: Nature's Last Dance Critiquing scientific claims
In this week's newsletter Fortnight in skeptical history - January 6th to 18th Can AI replace your lawyer? Book Review: Nature's Last Dance Critiquing scientific claims
BBC Why has Donald Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro?
BBC Why has Donald Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro?
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January 3, 2026 at 8:45 PM
BBC Why has Donald Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro?
Rather than fully cracking down on scam ads, Meta worked to make them harder to find – Sherwood News
Reuters found that the social media giant didn’t just remove fraudulent ads from its platforms — it also worked to make them harder for governments and journalists to find. Via TLDR newsletter
Reuters found that the social media giant didn’t just remove fraudulent ads from its platforms — it also worked to make them harder for governments and journalists to find. Via TLDR newsletter
Rather than fully cracking down on scam ads, Meta worked to make them harder to find – Sherwood News
Reuters found that the social media giant didn’t just remove fraudulent ads from its platforms — it also worked to make them harder for governments and journalists to find. Via TLDR newsletter
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January 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Rather than fully cracking down on scam ads, Meta worked to make them harder to find – Sherwood News
Reuters found that the social media giant didn’t just remove fraudulent ads from its platforms — it also worked to make them harder for governments and journalists to find. Via TLDR newsletter
Reuters found that the social media giant didn’t just remove fraudulent ads from its platforms — it also worked to make them harder for governments and journalists to find. Via TLDR newsletter
Cabinet overrode health advice in decision to ban puberty blockers – Newsroom
Ministers rejected the advice of Ministry of Health officials when they decided to implement a ban on new puberty blocker prescriptions to treat gender dysphoria, newly released documents reveal, findings which prompted…
Ministers rejected the advice of Ministry of Health officials when they decided to implement a ban on new puberty blocker prescriptions to treat gender dysphoria, newly released documents reveal, findings which prompted…
Cabinet overrode health advice in decision to ban puberty blockers – Newsroom
Ministers rejected the advice of Ministry of Health officials when they decided to implement a ban on new puberty blocker prescriptions to treat gender dysphoria, newly released documents reveal, findings which prompted the High Court to say the decision appeared to be politically motivated.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Cabinet overrode health advice in decision to ban puberty blockers – Newsroom
Ministers rejected the advice of Ministry of Health officials when they decided to implement a ban on new puberty blocker prescriptions to treat gender dysphoria, newly released documents reveal, findings which prompted…
Ministers rejected the advice of Ministry of Health officials when they decided to implement a ban on new puberty blocker prescriptions to treat gender dysphoria, newly released documents reveal, findings which prompted…
US vaccine committee criticised after dropping MMRV shot for under‑4s – NZ Herald
Slightly older news
Slightly older news
US vaccine committee criticised after dropping MMRV shot for under‑4s – NZ Herald
Slightly older news
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December 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
US vaccine committee criticised after dropping MMRV shot for under‑4s – NZ Herald
Slightly older news
Slightly older news
Racist and antisemitic false information spreads online following Bondi Beach terrorism attack | RNZ News
Racist and antisemitic false information spreads online following Bondi Beach terrorism attack | RNZ News
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December 22, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Racist and antisemitic false information spreads online following Bondi Beach terrorism attack | RNZ News
08 Dec 2025 NZ Skeptic Newsletter: Royalty at our AGM
In this week's newsletter Doomsday Comedy reaches New Zealand 2025 AGM Chair’s Report Give me 3D printed dinners (please) Can Elephants Hold Their Drink? Lux, Silver, and Elektra: The true-and-false history of Aristasia, Part 2
In this week's newsletter Doomsday Comedy reaches New Zealand 2025 AGM Chair’s Report Give me 3D printed dinners (please) Can Elephants Hold Their Drink? Lux, Silver, and Elektra: The true-and-false history of Aristasia, Part 2
08 Dec 2025 NZ Skeptic Newsletter: Royalty at our AGM
In this week's newsletter Doomsday Comedy reaches New Zealand 2025 AGM Chair’s Report Give me 3D printed dinners (please) Can Elephants Hold Their Drink? Lux, Silver, and Elektra: The true-and-false history of Aristasia, Part 2
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December 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
08 Dec 2025 NZ Skeptic Newsletter: Royalty at our AGM
In this week's newsletter Doomsday Comedy reaches New Zealand 2025 AGM Chair’s Report Give me 3D printed dinners (please) Can Elephants Hold Their Drink? Lux, Silver, and Elektra: The true-and-false history of Aristasia, Part 2
In this week's newsletter Doomsday Comedy reaches New Zealand 2025 AGM Chair’s Report Give me 3D printed dinners (please) Can Elephants Hold Their Drink? Lux, Silver, and Elektra: The true-and-false history of Aristasia, Part 2
22 Dec 2025: NZ Skeptic Newsletter: Alone in Tokyo
In this week's newsletter: What’s Mike’s number? - ideal CO2 levels Fortnight in skeptical history - December 22 to January 4th Ken Ring’s Earthquake predictions for 2025 Review: The Manhattan Alien Abduction
In this week's newsletter: What’s Mike’s number? - ideal CO2 levels Fortnight in skeptical history - December 22 to January 4th Ken Ring’s Earthquake predictions for 2025 Review: The Manhattan Alien Abduction
22 Dec 2025: NZ Skeptic Newsletter: Alone in Tokyo
In this week's newsletter: What’s Mike’s number? - ideal CO2 levels Fortnight in skeptical history - December 22 to January 4th Ken Ring’s Earthquake predictions for 2025 Review: The Manhattan Alien Abduction
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December 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
22 Dec 2025: NZ Skeptic Newsletter: Alone in Tokyo
In this week's newsletter: What’s Mike’s number? - ideal CO2 levels Fortnight in skeptical history - December 22 to January 4th Ken Ring’s Earthquake predictions for 2025 Review: The Manhattan Alien Abduction
In this week's newsletter: What’s Mike’s number? - ideal CO2 levels Fortnight in skeptical history - December 22 to January 4th Ken Ring’s Earthquake predictions for 2025 Review: The Manhattan Alien Abduction
Fact-checking White House plaques targeting former US presidents
Fact-checking White House plaques targeting former US presidents
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December 20, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Fact-checking White House plaques targeting former US presidents
Supreme Court finds government must consider climate change when offering oil and gas tenders | RNZ News
Supreme Court finds government must consider climate change when offering oil and gas tenders | RNZ News
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December 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Supreme Court finds government must consider climate change when offering oil and gas tenders | RNZ News
Gloriavale Christian School registration cancelled | RNZ News
Gloriavale Christian School registration cancelled | RNZ News
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December 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Gloriavale Christian School registration cancelled | RNZ News
Former Gloriavale teacher applauds ‘courageous’ move to cancel school’s registration | RNZ News
Former Gloriavale teacher applauds ‘courageous’ move to cancel school’s registration | RNZ News
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December 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Former Gloriavale teacher applauds ‘courageous’ move to cancel school’s registration | RNZ News
Parliament debates climate targets under urgency | RNZ News
Parliament debates climate targets under urgency | RNZ News
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December 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Parliament debates climate targets under urgency | RNZ News
Melbourne influencer died from severe blood loss after free birth
Melbourne influencer died from severe blood loss after free birth
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December 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Melbourne influencer died from severe blood loss after free birth
US advisers scrap hep B vax guidance for most children | Otago Daily Times
This is what happens when you elect antivaxer into government.
This is what happens when you elect antivaxer into government.
US advisers scrap hep B vax guidance for most children | Otago Daily Times
This is what happens when you elect antivaxer into government.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
US advisers scrap hep B vax guidance for most children | Otago Daily Times
This is what happens when you elect antivaxer into government.
This is what happens when you elect antivaxer into government.