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‘Soviet-era Stasi’ or defender of media freedoms? The battle for the Broadcasting Standards Authority
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- The Broadcasting Standards Authority may not be perfect, but the principle that media operators should be held accountable is sound, writes Peter Thompson.
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The true political fights of One Battle After Another unfortunately happen on the edges of the frame
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- Planning to see One Battle After Another on the big screen? See it for the action—but don’t go expecting a deep dive into contemporary politics, says Missy Molloy.
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Discovery of new marine sponges a ‘huge surprise’
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- Researchers find new marine sponges in Fiordland, adding to the approximately 1,700 sponge species known to live in waters around Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Milestone 50th anniversary for Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation
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- It's a big weekend for the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation, as it celebrates a half century since first offering a mix of architectural studies, building science and creative design
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Strengthening educational ties with visit from China delegation
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- Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington welcomed a delegation led by the China Centre for International People to People Exchange (CCIPE), following a visit by key University staff to the Centre in Beijing in September.
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A milestone and a mission
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- The time is now: National Centre for Women’s Health Research Aotearoa calls for free cervical screening as it celebrates 20th anniversary this October.
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As social media age restrictions spread, is the internet entering its Victorian era?
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- Age restrictions may address some symptoms, but they don’t tackle the underlying design of platforms built to keep us scrolling, sharing, and generating data, argues Alex Beattie.
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A life shaped by global connections
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- For Amy Rutherford, director of Victoria University of Wellington’s International Office, international education isn’t just a career—it’s a calling shaped by a lifetime of global experiences.
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Solutions in Indigenous science
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- Professor Ocean Mercier is using Māori knowledge to create a richer, deeper picture than Western science can provide alone.
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A ‘lack of ambition’ over livestock emissions targets
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- Weakening targets for cutting methane emissions is a major step backwards and raises the risk of unmanageable consequences from climate change, argues James Renwick.
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Latest fellows celebrated for completing Te Arawai Ako
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- On Thursday 9 October, 44 staff and students from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington were recognised as new fellows at the annual Te Arawai Ako celebration.
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Help us find the next Earthshot nominee
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- The Sustainability Office is seeking suggestions for projects to nominate the 2026 Earthshot Prize.
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Study explores effects of nitrogen fertiliser run-off on marine sponges
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- Lab tests investigate run-off effects on seven marine sponges.
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Cogo delivers new ways of understanding climate emissions
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- Alumnus Ben Gleisner, founder of Cogo, didn’t have a straightforward path to founding a company that helps people and businesses all over the world understand and reduce their carbon emissions, but his passion for sustainability is a thread that has held strong throughout his career.
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Not your average vending machine
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- A quirky vending machine tucked inside the Kelburn campus library is drawing attention, not for dispensing snacks, but for delivering zines.
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WOWing the judges with the joy of flight
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- Mohammad Faris Bin Mohd Fairusham has had a busy year—not only has he been to Colombia on student exchange and completed his Bachelor of Commerce, he has just won the 'Air’ section at this year's World of Wearable Art (WOW).
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Te Ao Māori-based Design for Social Innovation major wins international prize
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- Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Bachelor of Design Innovation, Design for Social Innovation (DSI) major has been recognised with a big international prize, the Don Norman Design Award for Humanity-Centred Design education.
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World-class kayaker wins Te Herenga Waka Sportsperson of the Year
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- After representing New Zealand at three major international championships, Master’s student, Dory Kemp, has been awarded both sportswoman and sportsperson of the year at the University’s prestigious sporting awards evening, the Blues Awards.
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Fascination for law and languages inspires court interpretation PhD
- Victoria University of Wellington
- What really goes on when someone is translating for speakers of other languages? Tineke Jannink is a graduate of a degree programme that provides the answers.
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Te Herenga Waka celebrates brightest and boldest alumni
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- On Thursday 18 September, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington recognised five outstanding alumni at the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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Parts of NZ could be heading into a wetter summer—a blessing in disguise for allergy sufferers
- Victoria University of Wellington
- For the one-in-five of us who suffer from hay fever or asthma, a wetter summer could be welcome news, writes Rewi Newnham.
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Solar power cuts electricity bills and carbon emissions—NZ needs to scale up faster
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Global reductions in the price of panels mean solar power is now likely the cheapest option for households, writes Paul Hume.
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International collaboration brings new life to Dickens’ working notes
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- Charles Dickens was one of the most significant novelists of the 19th century, and a collaborative project involving academics from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has received significant funding from the USA’s National Endowment for the Humanities to digitise and analyse his working notes.
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AI companies want copyright exemptions—for NZ creatives, a licensing market is their best protection
- Victoria University of Wellington
- In much the same way a shop or bar pays a fee to play background music, AI licences would help copyright owners earn an income, writes Graeme Austin.
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Power struggle: why fixing NZ’s ‘broken’ electricity market is such a formidable challenge
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- Consumers and small business deserve a break after three decades of the current system but the outlook, alas, is for more of the same, writes Geoff Bertram.
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Vote for your favourite 2025 sustainability photo
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- The University’s annual Sustainability Photo Competition is running from Monday 15 to Friday 19 September as an e-exhibition across Pipitea, Te Aro, and Kelburn campuses, and we need you to vote for your favourite entry for the People’s Choice Award.
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The Pioneer—Ratu Mataira and the race for clean energy
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- 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winner Ratu Mataira always knew he wanted to contribute something bigger than himself to the world
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Robinson Research Institute’s Hēki payload successfully launched into space
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- The Hēki technology demonstration payload, a pioneering superconductivity project undertaken by Paihau—Robinson Research Institute, has been launched successfully to the International Space Station (ISS) and is expected to arrive at the ISS later this week.
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Thread of family ties deeply imbued in early childhood education research
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- Professor Jenny Ritchie’s inaugural professorial lecture is a celebration of biculturalism in early childhood education, underpinned by a family history in the profession.
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Internships an invaluable step toward career path
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- In a tight job market, internships are considered a productive way for students to get their foot in the door of a public or private sector business toward full-time employment, as Maia Clark discovered.
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