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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 >>
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 >>
