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Sydney’s 1789 Smallpox Epidemic Came From The First Fleet And Killed Up To 220,000 Indigenous Australians: New Research
Sunday, 12 July 2026, 5:04 pm | The Conversation
New mathematical modelling shows the first smallpox epidemic among Aboriginal people in the Sydney region may have spread thousands of kilometres and lasted decades. More >>
The Real Mystery Behind Moana: After 1,700 Years, Why Did Polynesians Suddenly Sail East?
Saturday, 11 July 2026, 3:46 pm | The Conversation
New evidence suggests a massive centuries-long drought may be part of the answer. More >>
AI Can’t Replace Mental Health Therapists. But Here’s Where It Might Make A Difference
Friday, 10 July 2026, 3:33 pm | The Conversation
As more people turn to chatbots for support, new research is exploring a potential role for AI in spotting early signs of depression. More >>
NZ Legalised Homosexuality 40 Years Ago – But Even Today, Justice Issues Remain
Friday, 10 July 2026, 3:29 pm | The Conversation
Same-sex marriages and an apology from the state followed the homosexual law reform, but gaps remain for some people trying to have historic convictions expunged. More >>
Many Elite Athletes Live With Health Impacts Long After They Retire; Should They Carry All The Costs?
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 7:54 am | The Conversation
Retired male elite rugby players have higher rates of osteoarthritis, mild cognitive disorders, depression and hazardous alcohol use than non-contact sport players. More >>
Food poverty, stress and housing insecurity: what happens when your parent is detained or deported
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 8:06 am | The Conversation
The children and young people involved in the research were clear on what would help them most. More >>
NZ’s unique fossil record of marine molluscs helps scientists predict extinction risk – before it’s too late
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 7:46 am | The Conversation
New Zealand’s well-documented fossil and living marine fauna allows scientists to explore drivers of extinction risk that are relevant globally. More >>
This ‘centrist’ party is rising in NZ polls. Will it prove power broker?
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 7:16 am | The Conversation
TOP’s positive polling is fuelling media speculation about its electoral prospects. Can it finally get over the line? And what might happen if it does? More >>
A Brief History Of Popcorn – And Its Cinema Snack Sidekicks
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 7:57 am | The Conversation
Throughout the history of cinema, popcorn has been both scorned as a messy lowbrow distraction and hailed as a profit-making saviour. More >>
NZ’s Tourism Sector Is Striving To Be Greener; What Does That Mean For Businesses?
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 7:44 am | The Conversation
Interviews with NZ tourism operators finds sustainability is rarely straightforward, requiring continual learning, investment and collaboration. More >>
NZ’s Approval Of Roundup Relies On Industry - Funded Reviews Currently Under Investigation
Monday, 6 July 2026, 3:20 pm | The Conversation
New Zealand’s approval of Roundup is based on reviews shaped by Monsanto. But one has now been retracted and others are under investigation. More >>
With The World Cup In Full Swing, Why Have The Geopolitical Criticisms Quietened?
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 6:55 pm | The Conversation
It is a difficult juggling act to be both a soccer fan and social critic. After tournaments start, it becomes even harder. More >>
NZ Wants To End Climate Lawsuits. How Does That Sit With Its International Commitments?
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 4:16 pm | The Conversation
A proposed law change would end an activist’s landmark climate case. It also raises questions about whether NZ’s domestic laws match its global commitments. More >>
Climate Change Will Raise The Risk Of Severe Heatwaves. NZ Homes Aren’t Ready
Friday, 3 July 2026, 12:33 pm | The Conversation
New modelling suggests hotter summers could place new demands on NZ’s electricity system, increase heat-related deaths and hit vulnerable people hardest. More >>
‘Show Some Gratitude’ – How This Rhetoric Shapes Views On Immigration, Even For Migrants
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 8:15 am | The Conversation
When migrants internalise expectations of gratefulness, they can come to think of racism and discrimination as inevitable – to be endured rather than challenged. More >>
Distance can no longer be NZ’s defence strategy. Could Japan be part of the answer?
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 9:43 am | The Conversation
As China projects power further into the Pacific, New Zealand can no longer treat distance as a substitute for defence strategy. More >>
The universe is less uniform than we thought – cosmology may need a radical rethink
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 8:32 am | The Conversation
New telescopes are challenging the idea that the cosmic web fades into a uniform, directionless distribution. It may be closer to a tangled yarn than a misty fog. More >>
Adversity Can Follow NZ Kids To The Classroom; Can Schools Make A Difference?
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 8:22 am | The Conversation
A study tracking nearly 4,000 NZ children finds that, by eroding self-belief, adversity can leave them feeling less connected to school. More >>
Medical Museums Often Display Infant Remains;How They Were Acquired Was Frequently Harrowing & Involved Eugenic Thinking
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 7:29 am | The Conversation
The inequality, stigma and eugenic thinking that led to their acquisition is often obscured or erased. More >>
Mixed Messages: Why Media Advice About Teen Sleep Can Leave Parents Fatigued
Monday, 29 June 2026, 1:01 pm | The Conversation
Media articles can present adolescent sleep issues as both a normal part of growing up and a sign of deeper problems. How should parents make sense of it? More >>
