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NZ’s Costly Fees-Free Scheme Did Little To Widen Access To Tertiary Education – New Study
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 4:46 pm | The Conversation
The government’s scrapping of the fees-free scheme saves money but doesn’t solve deeper inequalities that shape who enrols in tertiary education in the first place. More >>
Doctors Can Act As Gatekeepers Or Brokers For Patients – How They Decide Can Be Crucial
Monday, 11 May 2026, 8:49 am | The Conversation
Doctors have to balance finite resources and uncertain evidence to decide who should get treatments. The decisions are not always based on need or clinical benefits. More >>
As David Attenborough Turns 100, Four Experts Explore His Legacy, From Science To Storytelling
Sunday, 10 May 2026, 9:02 pm | The Conversation
Attenborough has influenced everything from conservation and documentary production to the communication of the biggest story of all – climate change. More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle Exposed The Risks Of Forestry Slash. New Research Suggests Little Has Changed
Friday, 8 May 2026, 12:55 pm | The Conversation
An analysis shows forestry clear-cutting limits in Tairāwhiti have barely been applied, as new rules take a more permissive stance on slash risk. More >>
NZ Is Overdue For A Population Strategy – But There Is Only So Much Governments Can Do
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 11:42 am | The Conversation
New Zealand’s population structure is changing rapidly, yet the country has no comprehensive strategy to intervene or adapt to demographic shifts. More >>
Over The Past 15 Years, NZ Moved Its Fuel Safety Net Offshore – Now It’s Being Exposed
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 8:48 am | The Conversation
NZ today stands as the only International Energy Agency member whose public oil reserves lie entirely offshore. How can it now rebuild its domestic fuel resilience? More >>
Is New Zealand Sliding Toward A US-Style Approach To Immigration And Asylum?
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 5:43 pm | The Conversation
Legislation before parliament will shift New Zealand’s refugee and asylum system further toward one built on suspicion and control – part of a global trend. More >>
Why The 60-Day War Powers Resolution Deadline Doesn’t Actually Constrain Presidents
Monday, 4 May 2026, 4:01 pm | The Conversation
Donald Trump’s unilateral move to engage in military action against Iran isn’t unprecedented; Presidents Obama and Clinton directed U.S. military engagements without explicit congressional approval. More >>
Honeybees May Be Helping Spread Tree-Killing Myrtle Rust – New Research
Monday, 4 May 2026, 8:06 am | The Conversation
The same busy foraging that makes bees vital pollinators could also turn them into Trojan horses for a serious fungal disease threatening native forests. More >>
Will Weakening Treaty Provisions In NZ Law Create More Problems Than It Solves?
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 8:33 pm | The Conversation
Legislation changing Treaty provisions within the law is due to be introduced before this year’s election, with legal challenges and protests likely. More >>
What Alternatives Do Gulf States Have To The Strait Of Hormuz?
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 8:30 pm | The Conversation
While the UAE and Saudi Arabia can at least partly circumvent the Strait of Hormuz, other Gulf states are less fortunate. More >>
How Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Foods Are Designed And Marketed To Make Us Crave Them
Friday, 1 May 2026, 9:51 am | The Conversation
New research shows how human behaviour and biology are harnessed to create feedback loops that drive people to buy and eat more ultra-processed foods. More >>
An Affordable Vision: How A Modest Investment In NZ’s Eye Health Would Make A Big Difference
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 10:14 am | The Conversation
Most vision loss is preventable, yet many New Zealanders can’t afford care. Following Australia’s public funding model could cut costs and reduce inequities. More >>
New NZ Film The Weed Eaters Asks: Why Bury A Body When You Can Just Eat It, Maybe With Some Tomato Sauce?
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 7:29 am | The Conversation
In the microbudget horror comedy The Weed Eaters, a group of bumbling townies get high on someone else’s supply with grisly and ridiculous consequences. More >>
‘Mum And Dad Investors’ Are Pulling Back. What Will That Mean For NZ’s Housing Market?
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 7:25 am | The Conversation
Small-scale landlords are retreating as costs rise and confidence weakens. Their exit could disrupt credit flows – but also ease pressure in the housing market. More >>
Antarctica’s Ice Shelves Are Vulnerable To Melting From Below – Knowing How Far Ocean Heat Reaches Is Crucial
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 3:40 pm | The Conversation
New research shows tides influence how ocean heat is transported under Antarctica’s floating ice shelves, changing the energy available to melt the ice from below. More >>
A Landmark US Court Ruling On Birthright Citizenship Is Coming. What Does NZ Law Say?
Monday, 27 April 2026, 10:10 am | The Conversation
The US Supreme Court will soon rule on Donald Trump’s attempt to end automatic citizenship rights for people born in the US. It’s not a clear-cut issue in NZ either. More >>
Middle East Conflict Looks Increasingly Like A War Nobody Can Win
Sunday, 26 April 2026, 7:56 pm | The Conversation
But the longer it continues the more damage it does to the whole world. More >>
Anzac Then And Now: As Trans-Tasman Defence Relations Get Closer, NZ Must Be On Guard
Saturday, 25 April 2026, 8:30 pm | The Conversation
In an increasingly unstable world, building the defence relationship with Australia makes sense. But New Zealand has to safeguard its military sovereignty, too. More >>
Seismic ‘Whiplash’ – New Research Shows What Happens When Earthquakes Stop Suddenly
Friday, 24 April 2026, 7:08 am | The Conversation
A new study uncovers a hidden pattern of ground motions at the end of big earthquakes that could help scientists and planners identify likely danger zones. More >>
