Latest from University of Waikato

Just training more doctors is not enough, Health Minister says

Clark says the Govt will put greater investment into professional development of doctors

'Disappointing': Rural med school plans scrapped

The school was the former Government's idea but the Health Minister said it won't go ahead

Govt scraps plans for a School of Rural Medicine

The school was the former Government's idea but Health Minister says won't go ahead.

'Teapot-tape two': Device removed before PM's meeting in Singapore

PM removes device from table before talks with Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Two-week window for $10,000 beginner teacher grants

Applications close next week - the same week primary teachers are due to go on strike.

Danger at the beach: Rubbish blamed for surge in seaside injuries

Researchers are warning rubbish is becoming a "growing hazard" at New Zealand's beaches.

Local Focus: Women engineers needed to design cars (and everything else)

Design show highlights engineering talents. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

What was life like before Google?

Working life before Google? Different.

'A kick in the teeth': Teacher stuck on $59,000 after 43 years

Primary teachers who trained after 1996 earn $12,000 more than those who trained earlier.

Matariki: why it should be a public holiday

An acclaimed Māori astronomer is heartened to see more Kiwis celebrating Matariki.

Unique research helps set Waikato business agenda

Waikato great place to live and play - work well-being score not so much.

Uni's Sulphur Point bid stirs opposition

Strong opposition has emerged to the preferred site for a university research centre.

What early Māori can teach us about NZ's paradise lost

The tragic decline of NZ's native species was apparent even to our earliest settlers.

Staff cuts drag NZ universities down in world rankings

Only our smallest universities, Waikato and Lincoln, have lifted their rankings.

Local Focus: 17,000 trees planted in 3 hours at 'green-gym'

More trees added to Waiwhakareke in lead up to Arbor Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Harbour under threat from Asian crabs

Aggressive invaders will eat native crabs' food. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Tauranga Harbour under threat from Asian crabs

Disturbing discovery made in Tauranga Moana. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Ploggers' get fit and clean up the streets

Plogging to keep NZ beautiful. Made with funding from NZ On Air.