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Tokelau's 1976 sports day is now 50; founder returns with 4 generations

What began as a small community sports gathering in 1976 has grown into one of the most important celebrations for Tokelauans in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Tokelau Easter Festival now brings together communities from New Zealand, Australia, Hawai‘i and the three atolls of Tokelau for several days of sport, culture,…

The Times of India · Sep 11

NZ has spent years preparing for H5N1 bird flu. For some species, it may not be enough

The arrival of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu in Aotearoa New Zealand last month triggered a national response years in the making.

The Conversation · Aug 17

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

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 · Mar 23

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 · Mar 20

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

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 · Mar 2

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

‘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

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 · Jan 26