Pānui News

Explore the latest news, research, and real-world impact from our education, health, and psychological sciences communities.

  • Man with black shirt and grey hair and moustache smiling

    Haere rā and bonne chance, Associate Professor Clive Aspin

    Associate Professor Clive Aspin (Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Whanaunga, Ngāti Tamaterā) is retiring from Te Herenga Waka after six years of teaching and research in Māori Health. His career, shaped by the uncommon combination of Applied Linguistics and Public Health, is defined by a strong commitment to social equity and impact.

  • Cancer Society New Zealand Chief Executive Nicola Coom with Professor Beverely Lawton CNZM (Director – Te Tatai Hauora o Hine National Centre for Women’s Health Research Aotearoa)

    Powerful new partnership to eliminate cervical cancer announced

    This World Cancer Day, Cancer Society New Zealand is proud to announce a formal partnership with Te Tātai Hauora o Hine — National Centre for Women’s Health Research Aotearoa with the goal of eliminating cervical cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • ‘Impact beyond the diamond’ – Dr Lara Andrews on Education, Sport, Health and Rewards

    Blazing trails is just what Dr Lara Andrews does. She is the recent recipient of Te Ati Awa Iwi Award – in recognition of her arahitanga as a mana wahine to whānau for services to the sport of softball across Aotearoa and internationally. She was the first woman from Aotearoa to play professional softball in America and has recently celebrated her 100th international cap as a member of the New Zealand White Sox playing a total of 186 games.

  • Group shot of award winners

    2025 Teacher Education Excellence Awards

    The School of Education hosted its annual Teacher Education Excellence Awards on Monday May 12, the evening before the graduation ceremony for Education students.