Latest from Massey University

Try to save your rage for big stage

COMMENT: This week I am cranky; spicy, radishy, salty, swashbuckling. Here's a quick and dirty summary of a few of the arguments I have had.

Now playing in your forest: tui's greatest hits

If you've ever noticed how the music of our charismatic tui is much more impressive when heard in the bush, you're not mistaken.

10 quirkiest science stories of 2016

How narcissistic are Kiwis?

Have a merry different Christmas

New Zealand Christmas dinner is not just about ham and turkey, but kimchi, lechon and tequila too, a Massey University sociologist says.

Paul Little: Let's put gals in their place

COMMENT: Concern has been raised in some quarters at the number of university chancellorship positions that are occupied by silly old men.

Editorial: Kelly smart to fall over female vet saga

Chris Kelly did not take long to disappear from Massey University's governing body after his careless remarks about woman vets.

Uni's 'sexist' chancellor replaced

Massey University has announced a new chancellor after Chris Kelly stood down following his comments about female veterinary graduates.

Planet-spotting Kiwis behind major Nasa study

Worlds with the mass of Neptune are the most likely planet to form in the icy outer realms of planetary systems, scientists have found in a pioneering new study co-authored by Kiwi researchers.

Quote of the year: A nod to Destiny, sex

A Green MP'S witty response to controversial church leader Bishop Brian Tamaki has taken out the public's vote for quote of the year.

Bugs that won't die as drugs don't work

Kiwi experts are on the front lines fighting the "antibiotic apocalypse".

Massey Uni lowers requirements on vets

Concerns that students who could potentially be quality vets are being turned away has prompted Massey Uni to give the qualification a major overhaul.

Reward offered for missing mural

A reward of $5000 is being offered as part of a quest to find a painted mural that went missing from the Wairoa Centennial Library

Had a brush with death? Share your story

Ever had a near-death experience? A Massey University psychologist wants to hear from you.

Cancer researcher gets cancer

A student of alternative cancer therapies is turning his research lens on himself after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

Book deal for inspirational teen

Jake Bailey inspired the world with an inspirational speech to schoolmates after being diagnosed with cancer. Now, he has signed a book deal.

Car insurance industry gone by 2030

The car insurance industry will cease to exist by 2030 according to a new book written by a Massey University lecturer.

Vaping key to solving obesity crisis?

The newest quick fix to staying slim could be vaping electronic cigarettes, according to New Zealand researchers.

Where is our least affordable region to buy a home?

Massey University released its quarterly Home Affordability Report index today.