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New Police Powers To ‘Move On’ Rough Sleepers Only Mask NZ’s Deeper Homelessness Problem
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11:25 am | The Conversation
Women make up half of the people experiencing homelessness in New Zealand. A study shows access to permanent housing improves their health and lifts their income. More >>
Gaza’s Cultural Sites Have Been Decimated. UNESCO’s Muted Response Sets A Dangerous Precedent
Monday, 23 February 2026, 8:21 pm | The Conversation
UNESCO has been far too cautious over Gaza. This allows the destruction of historical sites to be treated as regrettable collateral damage, instead of a crime. More >>
Not Just Sport And Car Crashes: Debunking 5 Myths About Traumatic Brain Injury In NZ
Sunday, 22 February 2026, 8:38 pm | The Conversation
At least 40,000 New Zealanders experience traumatic brain injury each year. New data challenges five persistent myths about who is affected and how it happens. More >>
More Women Are Professors, But Gender Gaps Continue To Plague NZ Universities
Friday, 20 February 2026, 11:24 am | The Conversation
New Zealand universities are slowly closing the pay gap, but men are still more likely to fill senior leadership roles in the highest pay brackets. More >>
What Northern NZ’s Wet And Sticky Summer Reveals About Our Warming Atmosphere
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 11:11 am | The Conversation
Behind this summer’s floods and slips is a simple signal we rarely talk about: humidity. As the climate warms, NZ will need to pay closer attention. More >>
Beyond The Beaches, Wellington’s Catastrophic Sewage Spill Could Be Bad News For Coastal Ecosystems
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 8:01 pm | The Conversation
Sewage spills are often seen as short-term public health crises. But the ecological impacts can be lasting, especially if combined with marine heatwaves and storms. More >>
Who Has Most Access To The Top? What 5 Years Of Transport Ministers’ Diaries Reveal
Monday, 16 February 2026, 1:25 pm | The Conversation
An analysis of former transport ministers’ diaries shows which interest groups get face-to-face time with decision-makers – and which voices are largely absent. More >>
League Of Their Own: The NRL Indigenous All Stars Vs Māori Match Is Much More Than A Novelty
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 3:20 pm | The Conversation
Sunday’s season-opener in Hamilton goes well beyond tokenism to showcase the extraordinary contribution of Indigenous athletes and fans to trans-Tasman rugby league. More >>
4 Lessons NZ Should Take From Another Summer Of Weather Disasters
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 12:56 pm | The Conversation
After a series of extreme weather events over the past month, NZ has been reminded that disasters aren’t just acts of nature. More >>
5 New Zealand Music Acts Keeping Te Reo Māori Alive And Rocking
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 11:11 am | The Conversation
The number of New Zealanders who speak te reo Māori grew 15% from 2018 to 2023 – and the nation’s artists are reflecting this. More >>
Christchurch Terror Appeal: Why Now, And What Is Really Being Decided?
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 11:05 am | The Conversation
Brenton Tarrant’s case before the Court of Appeal this week raises simple questions that help explain how New Zealand’s legal system works. More >>
The 4 Big Changes To Gun Laws That Would Make NZ Safer
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 3:38 pm | The Conversation
With submissions about to close on the proposed Arms Bill, overseas experience provides valuable guidance on improving public safety. More >>
This Central Auckland Cottage Tells A Remarkable Tale Of The City’s Bicultural History
Saturday, 7 February 2026, 9:16 pm | The Conversation
Past, present and future intersect at 18 Wynyard Street, where Māori and European stories are entwined in remarkable ways. More >>
Diabetes Care In NZ: Thousands Of Patient Records Reveal Who’s Being Left Behind
Friday, 6 February 2026, 5:45 pm | The Conversation
NZ’s one-size-fits-all approach to managing type 2 diabetes is better in theory than practice for many patients. More >>
Polls Are Snapshots, Not Predictions: How To Read Them Critically This Election Year
Friday, 6 February 2026, 5:31 pm | The Conversation
Voters can expect a lot of political polling in the lead-up to NZ’s general election in November. It’s important to know what the numbers can and can’t reveal. More >>
Is NZ Defence And Intelligence Policy Aligning With AUKUS In All But Name?
Friday, 6 February 2026, 2:43 pm | The Conversation
NZ appears to be widening its defence and surveillance capabilities across the region, raising questions about strategic alignment, transparency and independence. More >>
WHO Membership Doesn’t Threaten NZ’s Sovereignty – Walking Away From It Would
Friday, 6 February 2026, 2:26 pm | The Conversation
The World Health Organization is a global body, but decisions affecting New Zealand are made in Wellington, not in Geneva. More >>
Digital Ghosts: Are AI Replicas Of The Dead An Innovative Medical Tool Or An Ethical Nightmare?
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 9:08 pm | The Conversation
The use of AI copies of the dead for medical training remains hypothetical, but the technology to make them exists, raising questions about what it means to be dead. More >>
Do Trees Prevent Landslides? What Science Says About Roots, Rainfall And Stability
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 8:14 pm | The Conversation
After the fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, attention has focused on recent tree removal from Mauao. But landslides rarely have simple causes. More >>
As Australia’s Online Harm Crackdown Reshapes The Debate, NZ Must Find Its Own Path
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 8:04 pm | The Conversation
With a major inquiry into online harms nearing its conclusion, NZ faces a pivotal decision about how boldly it wants to respond. More >>
