Aotearoa New Zealand
Her song features in Ryan Gosling’s hit movie, but Erima Maewa Kaihau was once a star too
Hollywood science fiction blockbuster Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, opened to generally positive reviews and strong box office receipts, but in Aotearoa New Zealand it made news for another reason.
The Conversation
7 min read
Wondering if you really need that dental treatment? Here’s what to ask and how to get a second opinion
If the dental bill has ever made you gulp, you’re far from alone. Around three in ten Australian adults say they avoid or delay dental care due to costs. In Aotearoa New Zealand, almost half of adults overall have unmet dental needs due to cost.
The Conversation
6 min read
Bacterial meningitis is deadly, but can also have life-altering long-term effects – new study
Bacterial meningitis is once again in global headlines, with recent cases linked to the University of Otago in New Zealand and a fast-growing outbreak at the University of Kent in England.
The Conversation
5 min read
To help save NZ’s native species, we must move past the extinction blame game
Each time another study about human-driven species extinction hits the news in Aotearoa New Zealand, a familiar pattern unfolds in online comment sections.
The Conversation
7 min read
Last total lunar eclipse until 2029 is coming tomorrow – don’t miss it
On Tuesday March 3, the Moon will pass directly through Earth’s shadow, creating a total lunar eclipse. Best of all, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are in a prime position to watch the show.
The Conversation
5 min read
Delving into ‘deep time’: what NZ’s ancient past reveals about its present
We know Aotearoa New Zealand is home to many geographically and biologically special features. Yet few of us know it also has its very own measure of “deep time”.
The Conversation
7 min read
‘New Zealanders are inventive by necessity’: how the master clown Philippe Gaulier shaped NZ theatre
Master clown and French theatre guru Philippe Gaulier has passed away aged 82, but his influence will live on around the world – particularly in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Conversation
6 min read
Ending duty-free tobacco sales would be good for health – and health budgets
Until recently, Aotearoa New Zealand led global tobacco control innovation. Evidence-based policies, including sustained tobacco excise tax increases, saw large reductions in smoking rates, which will save thousands of lives.
The Conversation
7 min read
The year’s best meteor shower is about to start – here’s how to see it
Where many other meteor showers are often over-hyped, the Geminids are the real deal: far and away the best shower of the year, peaking on December 14–15 in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Conversation
6 min read
Strangers in their own land: how a new citizenship category could avoid a trap for Indigenous children born overseas
Outdated laws mean Indigenous children in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia can currently be denied citizenship on the lands of their ancestors.
The Conversation
7 min read
