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Wage Growth Is Higher In Australia. Could This Regulatory Fix Help Kiwi Workers Catch Up?
Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 12:04 pm | The Conversation
With inflation outpacing wage growth, NZ incomes are effectively going backwards. Australia’s collective bargaining rules could offer a remedy. More >>
How Will This Year’s Record-Breaking El Niño Affect NZ And The World? 5 Things To Know
Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 8:04 am | The Conversation
From global temperature records to drought risk in New Zealand, the developing climate pattern could have far-reaching consequences. More >>
Listening To The Bush: How AI Can Help NZ Rid Its Wildnerness Of ‘Hold-Out’ Pest Possums
Monday, 24 August 2026, 7:51 am | The Conversation
AI listening devices could help find New Zealand’s last remaining possums – but only if they don’t mistake bird calls for pests. Here’s how a new fix works. More >>
Why A Chronically Underfunded Arts Sector Will Make NZ Poorer – And Duller
Friday, 21 August 2026, 2:42 pm | The Conversation
A thriving arts scene generates more money than it costs to run. But cutbacks, restructuring and stagnant budgets risk pushing many practitioners to the brink. More >>
A majority Māori and Pacific All Blacks squad shows how far rugby’s ‘greatest rivalry’ has come
Friday, 21 August 2026, 8:41 am | The Conversation
It’s 30 years since the All Blacks last played a test in South Africa – and only 56 years since Māori and Pacific players were first allowed to tour there. More >>
NZ is eyeing reform of its strained aged-care system. How might a reset deliver for Māori?
Friday, 21 August 2026, 7:18 am | The Conversation
As the government considers major aged-care reform, research points to how a new system could better support kaumātua and whānau. More >>
When an overloaded ED gets it wrong, who should be accountable?
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 12:38 pm | The Conversation
A recent case involving a patient harmed in an overcrowded ED highlights the need for a fresh look at how NZ investigates clinical errors. More >>
Why Is NZ Spending Far More On Responding To Climate Disasters Than On Reducing Future Risk?
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 8:40 am | The Conversation
Only 3% of spending on natural hazards focuses on reducing risk, allowing governments to shift liability but leaving communities unprepared. More >>
During Eruptions, Misinformation Can Spread Further Than Ash. How Can We Spot It?
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 2:53 pm | The Conversation
From scary headlines to recycled eruption videos, new research reveals how common misconceptions can fuel misinformation about volcanoes. More >>
The Opportunity Party’s Treaty policy is closer to Labour than National. But is it a bottom line?
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 7:12 am | The Conversation
If the Opportunity Party holds the balance of power after the election, its ‘honouring te Tiriti’ policy could be a deal maker – or breaker. More >>
The use of AI in biotechnology is changing faster than the rules governing either technology
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 7:09 am | The Conversation
The convergence of AI and biotechnology blurs boundaries and challenges existing regulations designed to consider technologies separately. More >>
NZ Has Spent Years Preparing For H5N1 Bird Flu. For Some Species, It May Not Be Enough
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 9:15 am | The Conversation
With H5N1 now in New Zealand, protecting the most threatened birds will involve difficult decisions, careful prioritisation – and sometimes chance. More >>
Many NZ lawyers find their work rewarding – and distressing. How can they be supported?
Monday, 17 August 2026, 12:14 pm | The Conversation
NZ’s first large study of lawyer wellbeing finds widespread work-related distress – as well as some potential solutions to address it. More >>
NZ Creates Remarkably Valuable Tech Firms. How Can It Keep More Of The Benefits?
Monday, 17 August 2026, 7:47 am | The Conversation
A new stocktake of the tech ecosystem shows NZ has grown companies now valued at more than $133 billion. But is it as good at retaining them? More >>
Could saunas and ice baths affect male fertility? Here’s what the evidence says
Friday, 14 August 2026, 7:30 am | The Conversation
Online wellness trends claim saunas and cold plunges can boost male fertility. The evidence tells a more nuanced story – and some claims don’t stack up. More >>
NZ’s New Flood Maps Are Missing A Hidden Threat – The Water Quietly Rising From Below
Thursday, 13 August 2026, 8:37 am | The Conversation
Adaptation plans don’t account for groundwater in shallow coastal aquifers, which can rise with sea levels, increasing the risk of flooding and damage. More >>
Expanded citizen’s arrest powers could open a legal can of worms – here’s what to know
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 1:14 pm | The Conversation
Ever wondered what it really means to make a citizen’s arrest? It’s more complicated and risky than you might think, despite the latest changes to the Crimes Act. More >>
NZ First Says Population Trends Are At A ‘Crisis Point’. The Reality Is Not That Simple
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 8:45 am | The Conversation
NZ First’s Kiwi Kids Grant is tied up with the party’s broader immigration policies. But a ‘baby bonus’ for citizens won’t necessarily achieve the intended outcome. More >>
No degree is AI-proof. But delaying specialisation may offer students an edge
Monday, 10 August 2026, 12:23 pm | The Conversation
As AI transforms graduate careers, universities should rethink when students specialise and how they combine disciplinary expertise with broader skills. More >>
How would NZ’s vital freight system handle a big earthquake? Our study sounds a warning
Friday, 7 August 2026, 7:38 am | The Conversation
New research reveals a magnitude 8.5 earthquake is likely to trigger a cascade of problems for NZ’s freight networks. But how many are avoidable? More >>
