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Simon Mitchell diving the wreck of the Nagato

2 March 2026

Professor Simon Mitchell’s abiding passion for scuba diving and dive medicine has led to him winning a major award for his work advancing dive practice worldwide.

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  • Suzanne Jackson is a striker for a hockey team that keeps striking gold. Photo: Rose Davis.

    6 March 2026

    University of Auckland's Suzanne Jackson is "buzzing" that her team just won gold in the Vantage National Masters hockey tournament for the third year in a row.

  • Simon Mitchell diving the wreck of the Nagato

    2 March 2026

    Professor Simon Mitchell’s abiding passion for scuba diving and dive medicine has led to him winning a major award for his work advancing dive practice worldwide.

  • Illustration of Victorian women bicycling

    1 March 2026

    Analysis: ‘Bicycle face’ was thought to cause a state of nervous exhaustion and permanent facial disfigurement, with women thought to be especially vulnerable. Kate MacKrill and Robert Bartholomew explain.

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