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Kauri dieback threatens more than trees: it could change how much carbon forests store

Kauri are among Aotearoa New Zealand’s tallest and longest-lived trees – and their place in our cultural landscape looms equally large.

The Conversation · Oct 4

Many NZ lawyers find their work rewarding – and distressing. How can they be supported?

Being a lawyer has long been recognised as a high-pressure profession. But for many lawyers in Aotearoa New Zealand, the challenges stretch beyond heavy workloads and long hours.

The Conversation · Aug 17

Sam Neill’s Cause Of Death Revealed As Family Confirms Private Ceremony In Aotearoa

The cause of death of Sam Neill has been revealed, with representatives confirming that a private family memorial will be held in Aotearoa.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 16

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 · Mar 31

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 · Mar 10

English doesn’t need protecting in New Zealand – but other languages do

Anyone tuning into political debates about the recently introduced English Language Bill might be led to think New Zealand’s most widely spoken tongue is endangered.

The Conversation · Mar 5

My girlfriend’s a New Zealander and so hates possums. It’s not a dealbreaker (but I’ll bring her round)

They’re poison in Aotearoa but protected in Australia – and in inner-city Sydney, I’m grateful for any encounter with wildlife

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5

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 · Feb 23

Not just sport and car crashes: debunking 5 myths about traumatic brain injury in NZ

Touching the lives of an average 110 people each day in Aotearoa, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is much more common than any of us would like it to be.

The Conversation · Feb 19

‘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 · Feb 11