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Data Centres Are Power Hungry – But They Don’t Have To Be A Burden On NZ’s Grid
Friday, 31 July 2026, 2:42 pm | The Conversation
AI data centres are contentious for consuming large resources. But with the right incentives and regulation, can they make for more flexible electricity systems? More >>
Is Social Housing Policy Failing NZ Families Trying To Move From Renting To Home Ownership?
Friday, 31 July 2026, 9:56 am | The Conversation
New Zealand needs more social housing and affordable rentals, but also better pathways for working renters to become home owners. More >>
Workplace Violence Is A Fact Of Life For Many Care Workers – Why Do We Tolerate It?
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 8:44 am | The Conversation
Nearly 80% of New Zealand’s vital community care providers experience workplace violence. But like the workers themselves, the problem remains largely invisible. More >>
The jury’s out on social media bans. Here’s a better idea NZ can borrow from Australia
Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 9:00 am | The Conversation
A version of Australia’s eSafety Commissioner could be a better way to tackle the online harm experienced by under-16s – and New Zealanders of all ages. More >>
One grain to rule them all: the history of rice as a global food
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 8:24 am | The Conversation
Where did rice come from? And how did it spread to become the foundation of global food security? More >>
Crypto ATMs Are Here To Stay Despite Their Scam Risks. How Should NZ Regulate Them?
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 7:29 am | The Conversation
NZ has ruled out an outright ban on crypto ATMs. Overseas experience suggests targeted safeguards could protect users from fraudsters. More >>
With Contentious Fisheries Reforms On Hold, Should Nz Rethink Bottom Trawling?
Monday, 27 July 2026, 8:54 am | The Conversation
Amid renewed debate over bottom trawling, decades of marine research suggest the balance between fishing and conservation needs revisiting. More >>
New Ferry Names: Winston Calls It Woke, But Debating Cook’s Legacy Is Nothing New
Sunday, 26 July 2026, 7:35 pm | The Conversation
Christening the new interisland ferries Kupe and Cook is a reminder that what we name things matters, shaping our sense of ourselves over time. More >>
The Commonwealth Games Are Here, With Fewer Sports, More Nations And An Uncertain Future
Saturday, 25 July 2026, 5:03 pm | The Conversation
The Commonwealth Games’ future will depend on affordable hosting, strong stories and benefits that remain after the podiums are packed away. More >>
Why A Face Full Of Poo Can Be Your Baby’s Best Start In Life
Friday, 24 July 2026, 8:25 am | The Conversation
Researchers are getting to the bottom of how poo helps newborn babies. It might sound gross, but here’s the science. More >>
Moral Distress: For Primary Care Doctors, ‘Doing The Right Thing’ Can Feel Impossible
Friday, 24 July 2026, 7:10 am | The Conversation
New research suggests doctors are carrying the emotional burden of health system failures, adding to workforce pressures in New Zealand and beyond. More >>
The Brain Rewires Itself For Motherhood. We Now Know More About How
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 8:03 am | The Conversation
A study in mice reveals how pregnancy hormones influence the brain’s reward system, helping explain why newborns become a mother’s priority. More >>
NZ’s political ‘centre’ is an electoral strategy, not a set of beliefs
Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 8:50 am | The Conversation
Winning the political centre is said to be key to electoral success. But what exactly does ‘centrism’ represent? More >>
Is There Really A Global Loneliness Epidemic? Research Reveals A More Complex Picture
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 7:49 am | The Conversation
Loneliness affects one in five people worldwide. But a new global study also finds it varies between countries, reflecting more than individual circumstances. More >>
NZ Parties Want To Make Rooftop Solar More Affordable. We Found Cost Isn’t Everything
Monday, 20 July 2026, 7:58 am | The Conversation
Both major parties want to boost household solar. But new research suggests wider uptake also depends on policy certainty, design and long-term returns. More >>
No Evidence Mobile Phones Cause Brain Cancer – New Study
Sunday, 19 July 2026, 5:42 pm | The Conversation
For one thing, there’d be a much higher rate of brain cancers in the decades since mobile phones were widely adopted. More >>
Hybrid Work Blurs The Line Between Work And Home – Here’s How Couples Can Set Boundaries
Friday, 17 July 2026, 1:37 pm | The Conversation
Employers also need to recognise that people use hybrid work for different reasons and, as a result, may value different forms of flexibility and support. The key is recognising that hybrid working is not a one-size-fits-all flexibility solution. More >>
NZ’s Complex Problems Require Visionary Solutions, Not Quick Fixes: Here’s How We Can Govern For The Future
Friday, 17 July 2026, 8:25 am | The Conversation
Election campaigns focus on today’s pressures. But NZ’s biggest challenges span decades and may require new institutions. More >>
NZ’s Overhaul Of Nature Protection Laws Is A Chance To Move Away From ‘Fortress Conservation’
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 8:44 am | The Conversation
New Zealand’s conservation management currently prioritises full protection of pristine landscapes. Other models are based on reciprocity between people and nature. More >>
Will NZ’s education system overhaul leave vulnerable learners even further behind?
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 8:01 am | The Conversation
Countries pursuing major education reforms have often seen demand for alternative learning grow. Can NZ avoid repeating that pattern? More >>
