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Sophie Devine’s Record Cricket Contract Can’t Disguise A Stubborn Pay Gap In NZ Women’s Sport
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 8:46 pm | The Conversation
For most elite women athletes, professional sport still doesn’t pay enough to make a living. But strategic investment will grow their visibility and earning power. More >>
Seabirds struggled to raise chicks in the Hauraki Gulf this summer. What happened?
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 8:46 pm | The Conversation
The Hauraki Gulf is already experiencing more frequent and longer lasting marine heatwaves. Seabirds now have to travel further to find enough food. More >>
Largest Ever Parkinson’s Study Shows How Symptoms Differ Between Men And Women
Monday, 16 March 2026, 2:10 pm | The Conversation
Parkinson’s disease doesn’t only mean a tremor and falls. It can cause insomnia, memory issues and impulsive behaviour. And it affects men and women differently. More >>
Nations Will Release An Extra 400 Million Barrels Of Oil To The Market. All We Need To Do Now Is Not Panic At The Pump
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 8:16 pm | The Conversation
Governments in Australia and New Zealand aren’t sitting idle in the face of spiking fuel prices. Here’s what they’re doing – and what might make a difference More >>
Job Performance Reviews Are Outdated And Often Pointless. Why Do We Still Use Them?
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 8:09 pm | The Conversation
One survey showed employees are 57% less likely than leaders to believe performance management is working well. But there are better ways. More >>
Why exposing young children to AI content could have irreversible consequences
Friday, 13 March 2026, 11:38 am | The Conversation
Young children’s brains develop through interaction with others. Throwing AI into the mix could make it more difficult for them to navigate real-world relationships. More >>
To Help Save NZ’s Native Species, We Must Move Past The Extinction Blame Game
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 8:25 pm | The Conversation
Debates over responsibility for past species loss generate heat but little light. Moving forward requires context, evidence and Indigenous knowledge. More >>
COVID Inquiry Phase Two: 4 Main Lessons To Improve NZ’s Future Pandemic Resilience
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 8:22 pm | The Conversation
The second COVID inquiry report reinforces that pandemics are not only health emergencies but also social crises, requiring attention to cohesion and equity. More >>
Insolvencies Have Spiked – Would A Law Change Let More Businesses Trade Their Way Out Of Trouble?
Monday, 9 March 2026, 4:37 pm | The Conversation
Corporate insolvencies have now reached their highest levels in 15 years, with thousands of firms entering liquidation or other formal processes in 2025. More >>
Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s Presumed Next Supreme Leader? And Would He Bring Change – Or More Brutal Suppression?
Sunday, 8 March 2026, 8:18 pm | The Conversation
Ali Khamenei’s son is known less for speeches or religious authority than for his influence and the networks he’s built behind the scenes. More >>
In Trump’s Precarious World, NZ Will Need All The Middle-Sized Friends It Can Get
Saturday, 7 March 2026, 8:04 pm | The Conversation
Canada’s Mark Carney is proposing a new alliance of ‘middle powers’ to offset over-reliance on the US and China. New Zealand would have good reason to be involved. More >>
New Modelling Shows Renewable Electricity Can Meet NZ’s Future Demand – Without Importing Gas
Friday, 6 March 2026, 8:06 pm | The Conversation
New Zealand could meet its electricity needs through renewables and avoid power shortages during dry years by combining battery systems with pumped hydro schemes. More >>
Strait Of Hormuz: Gulf States’ Food Security At Immediate Risk; Wider Shortages Could Push Up Consumer Prices Globally
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 9:29 pm | The Conversation
Gulf states depend on food imported via the strait – and shipping surcharges could raise the cost of consumer goods around the world. More >>
Dog Attacks Keep Happening In NZ. Why Hasn’t The Law Kept Up?
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 11:16 am | The Conversation
With dog attacks back in the headlines, the cycle of outrage has returned. But the evidence suggests deeper reform may be needed. More >>
Severe Irritability In Teens Can Be Reduced By Daily Doses Of Vitamins And Minerals – New Research
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 11:02 am | The Conversation
Teenagers with dysregulation disorders and from low-income families showed the strongest improvements in response to a treatment with micronutrients. More >>
The Future Remains Bleak For Corals – But Not All Reefs Are Doomed
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 9:23 pm | The Conversation
Coral reefs are likely to erode even under low-emission scenarios, but some reefs may persist if corals evolve to become more resistant to ocean warming. More >>
AI Is Already Creeping Into Election Campaigns. NZ’s Rules Aren’t Ready
Monday, 2 March 2026, 4:14 pm | The Conversation
Months out from the next general election, political “AI slop” is spilling over social media feeds. Lessons from overseas could help electoral laws catch up. More >>
A New Space Race Could Turn Our Atmosphere Into A ‘Crematorium For Satellites’
Saturday, 28 February 2026, 8:04 pm | The Conversation
Planned ‘megaconstellations’ of satellites could cause unforeseen harm to the ozone layer and climate systems. Global regulation is needed before it’s too late. More >>
Deeper Ocean Ecosystems Are Unique – And Uniquely Vulnerable Without Better Protection
Friday, 27 February 2026, 10:04 am | The Conversation
A new study challenges a common assumption that deeper marine ecosystems act as refuges which could reseed damaged shallower reef systems. More >>
Buying A Car? Here’s What You Need To Know About New Safety Ratings
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 8:48 pm | The Conversation
The way cars are assessed for safety ratings is changing in Australia and New Zealand. The changes are broadly positive. More >>
