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Estuary management is failing, say experts
University of Otago

Estuary management is failing, say experts

Experts say estuaries need stronger protections and better monitoring as pollution, sediment and sea-level rise threaten New Zealand’s waterways.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
Budget breakdown – what the Government got right and where they totally missed the mark
University of Canterbury

Budget breakdown – what the Government got right and where they totally missed the mark

Experts say the $50 billion COVID-19 recovery plan will lift jobs and infrastructure, but warn it leaves big tax and housing gaps.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
The implications of New Zealand’s new COVID-19 travel restrictions
District Health Board

The implications of New Zealand’s new COVID-19 travel restrictions

Border curbs are set to reduce the risk of imported infections, but officials warn New Zealand must still bolster testing, tracing and isolation.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
Kiwi EdTech software innovation goes international
EduTech

Kiwi EdTech software innovation goes international

SimPHARM, a state of the art simulation tool developed at the University of Otago and now commercially licensed by a United States-based company.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019
Breakthrough research to revolutionise internet communication
Unified Communications

Breakthrough research to revolutionise internet communication

University of Otago scientists develop a device promising to revolutionise internet communication, creating faster, more energy-efficient data transfer.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
Hit or miss with driverless cars?
Artificial Intelligence

Hit or miss with driverless cars?

Global study finds people disagree sharply over who driverless cars should save in an unavoidable crash, exposing ethical hurdles for regulators.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2018
Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?

A Law Foundation-backed report says faster regulation could help New Zealand avoid missing out on blockchain jobs, trade and tax benefits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 6th Oct 2018
Water, water everywhere – but not always fit to drink
Schools

Water, water everywhere – but not always fit to drink

Nearly one in five New Zealanders are exposed to drinking water that fails safety standards, raising infection risks for some communities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018
Zero Carbon Bill consultation welcomed but leadership needed, academics urge
Power / Energy

Zero Carbon Bill consultation welcomed but leadership needed, academics urge

A lack of concrete policy could leave New Zealand’s 2050 climate goals out of reach, academics warn as consultation opens on the Zero Carbon Bill.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Machine learning is great but does it need regulation?
Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning is great but does it need regulation?

Otago Uni's Artificial Intelligence and Law in New Zealand Project think legislation should be a major consideration during the Kiwi AI revolution.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Greenhouse gas growth a cause for concern
Power / Energy

Greenhouse gas growth a cause for concern

New Zealand’s emissions rose 20% from 1990 to 2016, underscoring the difficulty of meeting its 2030 climate target.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 22nd Apr 2018
Economy growing faster than greenhouse gases
Sustainability

Economy growing faster than greenhouse gases

A new Statistics New Zealand report says natural resources remain central to growth, even as gaps in ecosystem data limit the picture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018
ACC's computer-aided decision-making questioned by Otago experts
IT Automation

ACC's computer-aided decision-making questioned by Otago experts

University of Otago researchers warn of potential dangers in using computer-based risk prediction models for government departments.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Emissions scheme gets scientists hot under the collar
University of Canterbury

Emissions scheme gets scientists hot under the collar

Scientists warn the changes could depress carbon prices, deter low-emission investment and leave New Zealand's ETS uncertain for years.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017

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Why computers should select business leaders – Otago study
Artificial Intelligence

Why computers should select business leaders – Otago study

Machines could soon choose our business leaders, an Otago study finds, urging caution even as AI's role in decision-making grows.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Hawaiki cable accelerates NZ/US collaboration
EduTech

Hawaiki cable accelerates NZ/US collaboration

The REANNZ Hawaiki cable capacity has successfully transferred 37 million files across the Pacific Ocean, revealing massive potential.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2018
Smartphone GPS gains new potential with research out of NZ
Global Positioning System

Smartphone GPS gains new potential with research out of NZ

The University of Otago and Perth's Curtin University have collaborated to drastically improve the accuracy of smartphone location services.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
Otago experts to work with Government on AI framework
Data Analytics

Otago experts to work with Government on AI framework

University of Otago's AI experts invited by NZ government to develop AI and predictive analytics framework #ArtificialIntelligence #NewZealand.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018