It’s no secret that Auckland sits on a large volcanic field, but new research has modelled what would happen if […]
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Waikato proposes new medical school – In the News
A third medical school, based in Waikato, has been proposed as a joint initiative between the University of Waikato and […]
Continue readingSugar, diet and obesity – In the News
Kiwi scientists have been featured prominently in the media over the weekend discussing healthy diets and the role of sugar […]
Continue readingWeed killer found in Auckland’s water supply lakes
Traces of the weed killer metsulfuron-methyl were detected in dams that supply 20 per cent of Auckland’s water, causing them to be closed from May […]
Continue readingCrash report highlights at-risk groups
A report on traffic deaths and injuries in greater Auckland has highlighted the communities most at risk of being harmed […]
Continue readingQuakes shake Auckland
Auckland was shaken yesterday afternoon by two earthquakes measuring magnitude 3.1 and 3.9, centred in the Hauraki Gulf about 15 […]
Continue readingSir Peter Gluckman on Auckland and science
Writing in the New Zealand Herald, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, outlines the important role Auckland […]
Continue readingMedia Coverage: Kiwi linguists making headlines
Not one, but two high-profile research articles were published this week by linguists from Auckland University, and have received extensive […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Auckland: Raised from the sea
John Roughan writes in the NZ Herald about the creation of New Zealand – an event which happened fairly recently […]
Continue readingAuckland environmental scorecard published
A comprehensive snapshot of Auckland’s air, land, water quality and biodiversity — the State of the Environment report — was […]
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