More women are professors, but gender gaps continue to plague NZ universities

More women are becoming professors in NZ universities, but significant gender gaps remain in promotions, pay and leadership, showing persistent inequality despite progress.

CT scans help uncover Waikato’s earthquake activity on hidden faults

Scientists from the University of Waikato have made a world-first breakthrough by using medical CT scanners to uncover the earthquake faults under Hamilton and Hauraki are capable of generating large earthquakes.

Study calls for tougher laws to protect children from alcohol advertising

University of Waikato researchers are calling for stronger Government-led laws to protect children from alcohol advertising, warning current self-regulation is failing to prevent harm.

4 lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disasters

It serves as a reminder that few countries face as many natural hazards as New Zealand does.