Victoria University / January 2026
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NZ’s sodden January explained: what’s driven this month’s big wet?
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Climate scientist James Renwick explains what’s going on with our weather and why the extremes we’ve experienced this summer are likely to become more common.
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The jury’s in: Victoria University of Wellington’s law expertise tops NZ rankings
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- Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s excellence in teaching, research, and engagement for the subject of law has earned it the top spot in New Zealand, in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2026 Rankings by subject.
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Big Kiwiana Things make deep impression
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- Post-doctoral researcher Dr Maja Zonjić discovers there’s a lot more to some classic Kiwi roadside structures than meets the eye.
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Sexualised deepfakes on X are a sign of things to come. NZ law is already way behind
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Outdated laws are leaving women exposed and platforms unaccountable, argue Cassandra Mudgway and Andrew Lensen.
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‘Walking is what keeps me sane as a parent': redesigning cities for families
- Victoria University of Wellington
- When we plan with parents in mind, we build cities that are more compassionate, liveable, and healthy for all, argue Mirjam Schindler and Eva Neely.
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The yellow-legged hornet eradication is on track—but the next few months are crucial
- Victoria University of Wellington
- We have a major opportunity to eradicate this deadly species. The next few months will determine whether that opportunity is realised, writes Phil Lester.
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How to cut crime by helping ex-prisoners reintegrate into society
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- We need to design and invest in our neighbourhoods to make it easier for people to reintegrate successfully and not reoffend, writes Christine McCarthy.
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A 2040 vision for te reo Māori
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- PhD candidate Michael Miller is using a background in mathematics and an interest in sociology to try and project how well New Zealanders will soon speak te reo Māori.
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Stuck on repeat: why public service restructuring goes wrong
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The typical approach to restructuring resembles trying to change your diet by ripping out the kitchen every year and replacing it with a new one, writes Annika Naschitzki.
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Staff and alumni celebrated in 2026 New Year Honours
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Professor Graham Le Gros, Professor Bev Lawton and distinguished alumni Rod Drury (Ngāi Tahu) and Chris Parkin are among those recognised in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours.
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‘Absolutely huge’ black coral among largest ever seen
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Marine researchers have been wowed by the size of a centuries-old black coral found in Fiordland.
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Why reading for pleasure matters
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- When children are encouraged to read for enjoyment, their literacy skills strengthen and their educational outcomes improve, writes Anne Goulding.
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