NZ on cusp of world-first biotech production surge

Auckland - New Zealand’s biotech industry is on the cusp of a massive surge, boosting the economy and exports through the growth of new world technologies, including the use of gene technology, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says. A trailblazing BiotechNZ study just released analyses the state of biotechnology and

Auckland takes out supreme prizes at NZ exercise awards

Christchurch – Auckland personal trainer Kate Saynor and the Auckland University of Technology Millennium gym have won the top awards at the annual New Zealand exercise industry awards. Saynor, an Olympic and Commonwealth Games weightlifter, was highly commended for her commitment as a certified rehabilitation trainer and pilates instructor from her studio,

NZ ranked 4th in the world for biotech innovation potential

Auckland - A new national biotech survey report says New Zealand is positioned well in the world, ranking fourth for innovation potential in biotechnology. The landmark BiotechNZ study analysed the state of biotechnology and its impact and benefits for the New Zealand economy and society. The report is the first biotech

Is New Zealand rugby’s condition asymptomatic?

Christchurch - Without pontificating too much, there could be many reasons why New Zealand rugby’s customary success is waning if, in fact, it is. The pain of the first ever loss to Argentina in 44 years could be indicative of the whole structure and very fibre of the current set up,

Will the public benefit from the supermarkets study?

Christchurch - An investigation into supermarket prices may result in cheaper weekly food bills. The government study aims to ensure New Zealanders are paying a fair price for their groceries. The $21billion groceries industry is led by Countdown and Foodstuffs, which owns New World and Pak `n Save. Supermarkets are an integral part of

The best of the best NZ exercise finalists named

Christchurch - Scores of trainers and fitness facilities from all around New Zealand have made the finals of the annual New Zealand exercise industry awards. The winners of the ExerciseNZ event will be announced in Auckland on November 21. The most hotly contested categories are personal trainer of the year and supreme

Biotech improving everyday life in NZ – new report

Auckland - Biotech is improving everyday life without most Kiwis realising, a new BioTechNZ research report says. The landmark BioTechNZ study analysed the state of biotechnology and its impact and benefits for the New Zealand economy and society. BioTechNZ is a member of the NZTech Alliance, which brings together 20 technology associations with