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Why moths matter
28 July 2021
Opinion: Morgane Merien explains why we need to start recognising the importance of these fascinating little insects and their vital role in the ecosystem.
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Ocean plastic: Small pieces, big problems
28 July 2021
Opinion: Banning outdoor balloon releases is another small step to making a difference to our oceans, and NZ should do the same, writes Ariel-Micaiah Heswall.
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University of Auckland pledges more openness on animal research
27 July 2021
The University of Auckland has signed up to a New Zealand agreement pledging openness on the use of animals in research and teaching.
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Devices distract parents
26 July 2021
Parents who turn off the audible notifications on their mobile phones have the best chance of expanding their child’s vocabulary.
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Lockdown: when the ocean went quiet
22 July 2021
As New Zealand’s first Covid-19 lockdown began on 26 March 2020, the country’s busiest coastal waterway, the Hauraki Gulf, became devoid of almost all non-essential vessels. And noise levels plunged.
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It's Moth Week!
20 July 2021
For the first time New Zealand is joining international Moth Week, a week that celebrates all things moth.
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Pākehā identity in changing times
19 July 2021
In parts of the world, including New Zealand, a series of major social movements are confronting racism and challenging the sense that being white is normal and preferred.
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What does 'rough sex' actually mean?
13 July 2021
Researchers are embarking on a study to find out more about what some people call ‘rough sex’ and what they think the term means.
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Brain region increases after giving birth
30 June 2021
A tiny region of the brain responsible for our emotional responses increases in size during the first few weeks after giving birth, a new study has found.
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Shifting the line on gender and sexual violence
27 June 2021
A major new report on sexual violence, online sexual harassment and other forms of gendered violence has been released by researchers based at the University of Auckland.
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Saving the mighty albatross
24 June 2021
Opinion: It's not too late to turn around the decline of our albatross populations, despite the multiple threats they face today. Ariel-Micaiah Heswall looks at how.
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From the Social Welfare to the Social Insurance state
22 June 2021
Opinion: A signalled move towards unemployment insurance could open opportunities to expand ACC principles to even more of the welfare system, Peter Davis argues.
