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Did ancient Americans settle in Polynesia? The evidence doesn't stack up
Monday, 13 July 2020, 11:51 am | The Conversation
New research claiming indigenous Americans traveled to Polynesia is sensational, but the science is flawed and ignores other evidence. More >>
Assisted dying referendum: why NZ's law lacks necessary detail to make a fully informed decision
Friday, 10 July 2020, 12:16 pm | The Conversation
Assisted dying is often cast as an issue of individual autonomy, but an assisted death can have repercussions on many people — those left behind or others struggling with a chronic disease. More >>
Join Us For #BlackLivesMatter In The Asia Pacific – A Free, Live-streamed Event
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 4:17 pm | The Conversation
Live on YouTube from 3pm WIB, 5 pm WIT, 6pm AEST today (Thursday, July 9). Use this link to watch. More >>
The National Party COVID-19 Leak Shows Why The Law Must Change To Protect New Zealand Citizens
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 4:13 pm | The Conversation
The National Party COVID-19 leak shows why the law must change to protect New Zealand citizens More >>
Yes, Street Art Is On Public Display — But That Doesn’t Mean We Should Share It Without Credit
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 4:08 pm | The Conversation
Yes, street art is on public display — but that doesn't mean we should share it without credit More >>
The market is not our master — only state-led business cooperation will drive real economic recovery
Monday, 6 July 2020, 9:51 am | The Conversation
Collaboration is better than competition when it comes to making markets do what we want in an economic crisis. More >>
What an ocean hidden under Antarctic ice reveals about our planet's future climate
Thursday, 2 July 2020, 11:22 am | The Conversation
Latest research explores how a warming ocean circulates underneath Antarctica's floating ice shelves and how this contributes to future sea level rise. More >>
The sun is setting on long-haul, short-stay tourism — regional travel bubbles are the future
Thursday, 2 July 2020, 11:21 am | The Conversation
The travel crisis caused by COVID-19 is also an opportunity to end the worst excesses of international tourism for good. More >>
Climate explained: will the COVID-19 lockdown slow the effects of climate change?
Wednesday, 1 July 2020, 10:04 am | The Conversation
The drop in traffic during COVID-19 lockdowns reduced global emissions. If we keep encouraging cycling and working from home beyond the pandemic, our climate goals may become more achievable. More >>
Portrait of Hemi Pomara as a young man: how we uncovered the oldest surviving photograph of a Māori
Wednesday, 1 July 2020, 10:03 am | The Conversation
Exclusive: the recent discovery of probably the oldest known surviving photograph of a Māori sheds light on the remarkable subject of Taika Waititi's new film project. More >>
Reforming Cannabis Laws Is A Complex Challenge, But NZ’s Drug Reform History Holds Important Lessons
Tuesday, 30 June 2020, 2:50 pm | The Conversation
New Zealand will hold the world’s first national referendum on legalising recreational use of cannabis in September. It must learn from mistakes in implementing earlier drug law reforms. More >>
New research shows the South Pole is warming faster than the rest of the world
Tuesday, 30 June 2020, 2:48 pm | The Conversation
Over the past 30 years, the South Pole has been one of the fastest changing places on Earth, warming more than three times quicker than the rest of the world. More >>
Unless we improve the law, history shows rushing shovel-ready projects comes with real risk
Tuesday, 30 June 2020, 2:47 pm | The Conversation
A law to fast-track development consents is being fast-tracked itself. Before it's too late, politicians should insist on greater protection against long-term environmental damage. More >>
Time, family, work – and bored zombies. New Zealanders open up about life in coronavirus lockdown
Monday, 29 June 2020, 2:47 pm | The Conversation
Resilience, humour, hardship and tragedy – a unique survey reveals how ordinary New Zealanders coped during one of the world's strictest COVID-19 lockdowns. More >>
In praise of the office: let's learn from COVID-19 and make the traditional workplace better
Monday, 29 June 2020, 2:44 pm | The Conversation
Working from home during lockdown reminded many of us of the benefits of office life. With a bit of imagination we could have the best of both worlds. More >>
In Many Countries The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Accelerating, Not Slowing
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 4:18 pm | The Conversation
Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating . While some countries such as Australia and New Zealand have managed to flatten the curve, in many other parts of the world the number of cases has continued to reach new highs. More >>
Trust, Risk And Routine Arming: The Killing Of A Frontline Officer Challenges NZ Police Practice
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 4:13 pm | The Conversation
Trust, risk and routine arming: the killing of a frontline officer challenges New Zealand police practice More >>
Climate Explained: What Earth Would Be Like If We Hadn’t Pumped Greenhouse Gases Into The Atmosphere
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 4:02 pm | The Conversation
Climate Explained: what Earth would be like if we hadn't pumped greenhouse gases into the atmosphere More >>
Why long-term environmental observations are crucial for New Zealand's water security challenges
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 11:15 am | The Conversation
Auckland's extreme drought and the rapid retreat of glaciers in the Southern Alps both highlight how important long-term observations are for water management policy and planning. More >>
Learning From Experience: How Our Universities Can Turn The Int'l Student Crisis Into An Opportunity
Monday, 22 June 2020, 4:05 pm | The Conversation
Learning from experience: how our universities can turn the international student crisis into an opportunity More >>
