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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 >>
Anzac Day 2026: How The Poppy Has Endured As Our Symbol Of War And Remembrance
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 8:26 am | The Conversation
From real to cloth to plastic and now virtual, the poppy demonstrates how material objects become imbued with profound meaning over time. More >>
Whale Strandings Draw Emotional Responses, But Repeated Rescues Can Cause More Harm
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 9:47 am | The Conversation
Timmy, the humpback whale repeatedly restranding in shallow waters in the Baltic Sea, has reignited a heated debate about when to intervene, and when not to. More >>
Luxon Lives On As Leader. Public Perception Is A Tougher Challenge
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 3:51 pm | The Conversation
Research shows the most effective leaders are good listeners and aware of their own biases. Above all, people must believe they are ‘one of us’. More >>
How Bruce The Half-Beak Kea Weaponised His Disability To Become The Alpha Bird
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 3:47 pm | The Conversation
A parrot’s beak is like a third limb, so losing part of it should be a disadvantage. But Bruce has developed many novel behaviours to compensate. More >>
As Entry-Level Jobs Dry Up In NZ, How Can We Help Young People Find Their Way Into Work?
Monday, 20 April 2026, 8:40 am | The Conversation
Youth unemployment is rising in New Zealand as junior roles increasingly disappear from the labour market. But the picture is more complex than AI eliminating jobs. More >>
Nurses With Higher Cultural Competence Don’t Always Perform Better – New Study
Sunday, 19 April 2026, 7:11 pm | The Conversation
New research shows ‘cultural intelligence’ has both beneficial and unintended effects, challenging common assumptions about its role in healthcare. More >>
Israel And Lebanon Have A Ceasefire, But Global Attention Shouldn’t Move On. This Isn’t A Tidy End To The War
Saturday, 18 April 2026, 5:32 pm | The Conversation
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ten-day ceasefire. This may end one phase of the conflict, but it’s unlikely the violence will end. More >>
