Children’s dental health still very poor despite interventions
Improving children's access to NHS dentists and reducing rates of tooth decay should remain a top national government priority, oral health experts say.
UC launches Cass native-tree planting programme
The University of Canterbury (UC) launched a new tree planting programme at its Cass Field Mountain Research Area last month.
Brave move to tax digital economy
A revolutionary plan to address tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy could be jeopardised, says taxation expert.
A New Theory of How Black Holes Merge and Grow Into Heavyweights
The biggest black hole collisions detected by LIGO may have arisen from a flat disk of gas in a young galaxy with a supermassive black hole at its center, says a new study in Nature.
Technology reveals the hidden world of an endangered subantarctic penguin population
Dr Chris Muller’s PhD research saw him living on an isolated subantarctic island and developing new drone technology to gain insight into one of the world’s rarest and most endangered penguin species.
Vision Bus already making an impact
The Vision Bus Aotearoa was launched in June and is already making a difference.
Kicking football all the way to China
If they win against Sydney University at Fraser Park on Saturday 7 December, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s premier women’s football team...
Students and Staff raise more than £25,000 for British Heart Foundation
Students and staff at Oxford Brookes University have helped to raise more than £25,000 for the British Heart Foundation, as part of the annual Pack for Good campaign.
Sustainability shines through in 2022 NZ Food Awards finalists
All aspects of sustainability are on display in this year’s New Zealand Food Awards finalists, which include Wild Venison Terrine, Beef and Blue Cheese Sausages, and Native Bush Cultured Butter.
2023 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership winners announced
A Federal MP from Tasmania, a recently-elected senator and two premiers who were once opponents have been named as winners of the 2023 McKinnon Prize, Australia’s independent...
