Japanese university startups develop AI robot arms for delicate tasks
A Real Touch robot holds a piece of sushi. (Photo by Anna Sato) OSAKA — Startups based out…
Restricting social media use can save young teens from depression, study finds
The paper, The Effects of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health: Findings from a population-based cohort study in…
If you’re at risk of Alzheimer’s, these dietary habits can help, study finds
More specifically, the results showed that those with high p-tau217 – a protein in the blood that’s indicative…
Local government reform: Western Bay council to develop two merger proposals
The head start pathway allowed councils to propose reorganisation plans. The Government encouraged these to be unitary authorities,…
Things to do in Auckland this weekend: Live music, comedy shows and film nights
The Wizard of Oz Live in Concert, arrives this Friday at Aotea Centre’s Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre. Prepare…
Kawasaki Heavy to develop shipbuilding AI robot amid welder shortage
Technology Switch from manual labor seen improving productivity and safety Kawasaki Heavy will look to apply technology from…
Malaga researchers develop biological switch that can stop binge eating
Friday, 27 March 2026, 14:25 An international team of researchers, including several experts from Malaga’s biomedical research institute,…
Nasa to build US$20b moon base, pause orbital lunar station plans
The Gateway orbital lunar station was meant to serve as a point of transfer for astronauts headed to…
Horticulture AI start-up Hectre raises $12m, sees $1b valuation within five years
“As a New Zealander, I have seen how growers and producers seem to work the hardest and get…
Auckland managed fill proposal withdrawn after community backlash
“You are being advised of this withdrawal because you made a submission on this application which was publicly…
Auckland businessman Peter Mazany to pay $9k over old and crowded boarding house
He has acknowledged he was at fault, saying he didn’t fully understand the rules around boarding houses. Originally,…
University of Canterbury students develop artificial heart that could transform heart failure treatment options
An artificial heart acts as a mechanical pump that’s implanted in the chest to replace the heart’s lower…