Siouxsie & the superbugs
Heading Auckland University’s Bioluminescent Superbugs Lab, Dr Siouxsie Wiles has formulated a career which combines her twin loves of bioluminescence and infectious diseases. In short, Siouxsie and her team make bacteria that glow in the dark… not your everyday job! The cool, calm microbiologist became an unconventional expert delivering vital […]
From the Editor: 23 July 2020
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey The world is facing unprecedented challenges. From bush fires to a global pandemic, it feels like we’ve been hit by one thing […]
Th’ Dudes head our way
Iconic Kiwi band Th’ Dudes has announced new dates for Th’ Bliss Tour, with the nine-date tour now scheduled to kick off in Wellington on 13 November and hit Christchurch on 4 December. The newest inductees to the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame were due to hit the road […]
Help the huskies
When Twilight became a hit, so too did the husky dog breed. By the time Game of Thrones hit our screens, Siberian huskies, Alaskan malamutes and other ‘wolf’-like breeds and crossbreeds had been cemented as the ‘it’ dogs for 15 to 25-year olds. It’s Michelle Attwood and her Husky Rescue NZ team […]
Back on the horse
Getting back on the proverbial horse has taken on a much more literal meaning for champion harness racing driver Ricky May, who is back in the sulky again. It’s been just six months since the seven-time New Zealand Cup winner was brought back to life after suffering a medical event on […]
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