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‘Disaster inertia’: why must NZ keep relearning the same lessons from extreme events?
New Zealand keeps relearning disaster lessons as known risks and advice doesn't always lead to action, with short-term thinking and gaps in planning leaving communities exposed to increasingly severe events.
Waikato student cohort continues to grow
The University of Waikato reports higher 2026 enrolments, a record school-leaver intake, improved retention, and strong international numbers across both campuses.
Community-led diabetes project helping reduce kidney disease risk
Sometimes the most powerful support comes from hearing from someone who understands the disease.
Commercial space technology is shaping the Iran war – the law can’t keep up
Commercial satellites and space tech are reshaping the Iran war by providing real-time intelligence and communications, but outdated international laws struggle to regulate private companies’ growing role in conflict.
Sometimes the most powerful support comes from hearing from someone who understands the disease.
University of Waikato research warns asteroid mining could reshape global supply chains but outpace international law, calling for stronger rules to manage environmental risks, conflicts.
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