Early Years Research Centre: He Kōhanga Toi Tangata

From prejudice to harm – current policies targeting trans people follow a clear pattern of escalation

Dr Jaimie Veale examines how public narratives and legislation can shape equality, rights and belonging.

An integrated university city: Partnership cements commitment to invigorate city centre

Tauranga City Council and the University of Waikato have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement to deliver student growth

For countries contesting the FIFA World Cup, size doesn’t always mean goals and glory

Population size alone doesn’t guarantee World Cup success. Strong football systems, investment, culture and governance matter more, helping smaller nations often outperform much larger countries on football’s biggest stage.

Private space tourism is taking off – but laws on outer space are from another era

If private companies profit from outer space, they should have to show that its use benefits more than the wealthy elite.

Clinical placement locations confirmed for New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine

Waikato’s Graduate School of Medicine will place students across five regions from 2029, boosting rural doctor training through community placements and local learning hubs nationwide today.

Shake, rattle, harvest: AI aims to boost better berries

The AI technology will feature at this year's Fieldays Innovation Hub.

National insecurity: what happens when countries start to lose their sense of identity?

The search for security and meaning in a fractured world is increasingly influencing state behaviour and global politics.

UN report warns AI could soon use 3% of world’s electricity and more water than we need to drink

A UN report warns AI's rapid growth could consume 3% of global electricity and vast amounts of water, raising concerns about environmental sustainability, resource competition and climate impacts.

Surf, sewage, survival – young athletes on the frontline of climate change

The impacts are not limited to the immediate aftermath of extreme weather events but can continue for months afterwards.