Scientists film hagfish anti-shark slime weapon

Press Release – Massey University

The hagfish found in New Zealand’s deepest waters is grotesque enough, thanks to its scary protruding teeth straight from a horror film. Now, scientists have witnessed the full power of its other gruesome feature – a built-in slime weapon to deter … Read more »

Scientists film hagfish anti-shark slime weapon

Press Release – Massey University

The hagfish found in New Zealand’s deepest waters is grotesque enough, thanks to its scary protruding teeth straight from a horror film. Now, scientists have witnessed the full power of its other gruesome feature – a built-in slime weapon to deter … Read more »

‘Change funding or we’re co-hosting RWC with Aussies’

Press Release – Massey University

The only way New Zealand can afford to hold the Rugby World Cup again is co-hosting with Australia – unless the International Rugby Board (IRB) shares its profits with future Rugby World Cup hosts, says a Massey University economics lecturer. Read more »

Salmon reigns supreme at NZ Food Awards

Press Release – Massey University

Mt Cook Alpine Salmon’s Saikou Sushi-Grade Salmon was named the supreme award winner at the New Zealand Food Awards hosted by Massey University at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland tonight. Read more »

Scientists predict All Blacks to grow in strength

Press Release – Massey University

The iconic image of Sonny Bill Williams’ muscles bursting out of his jersey is a legacy from a Rugby World Cup where the spotlight has been on physique. Read more »

Resource consent delays ‘increase stock market value’

Press Release – Massey University

Research from Massey University suggests New Zealand’s often lengthy resource consent process can give publically-listed firms a strategic advantage that makes them more valuable on the stock market. Read more »

Massey pair supreme in digital mashup

Press Release – Massey University

Two Massey University students have won the supreme award in this year’s Great New Zealand Remix and Mashup competition. Read more »

Cautious buyers leave housing market subdued

Press Release – Massey University

Cautious buyers and determined sellers combined with very low rates of new construction are leaving the housing market subdued, Massey University’s latest Home Affordability report shows. Read more »

Time is right for technology start-ups

Press Release – Massey University

The head of Massey University’s business innovation centre says the environment is now right in New Zealand for technology start-up companies to succeed internationally. Read more »

Scientists seek answers in young orca stranding

Press Release – Massey University

An endangered young orca that was separated from its pod may have been unable to feed says a Massey University marine biologist carrying out a post-mortem of the mammal, which stranded at Whangaparaoa Peninsular this week. Read more »

From garage to global: CleanFlow Systems sold to US company

Press Release – Massey University

A high tech pipe profiling company that grew from Massey University’s ecentre has confirmed a multi-million dollar deal with a technology company in the United States. CleanFlow Systems, which designs and manufactures robotic devices that assess damage … Read more »

Successful release of seabirds at Foxton

Press Release – Massey University

Staff from the University’s Wildlife Health Centre released about 200 broad-billed prions at Foxton Beach, Manawatu today. Read more »

Bank policy plan could cause widespread hardship

Press Release – Massey University

The Reserve Bank’s suggested approach to dealing with banks in financial difficulty has been criticised as unrealistic in submissions by the Director of Massey’s Centre for Banking Studies, Dr David Tripe. Read more »

‘Workplace violence in half of organisations surveyed’

Press Release – Massey University

A Massey University survey of 96 organisations found more than half had experienced workplace violence. Read more »

Massey scientist’s software finds ‘orphan’ planets

Press Release – Massey University

Software developed by a Massey University computer scientist and astrophysicist has led to the discovery of free-floating ‘orphan’ planets – once the subject of science fiction. Dr Ian Bond, based at the Institute of Information and Mathematical … Read more »

Manuka honey research to grow industry

Press Release – Massey University

Massey University will provide the science to help grow the medicinal Manuka honey industry in New Zealand 16-fold to near $1 billion. Read more »

Humans not always to blame for rarity

Press Release – Massey University

New research shows people may not be responsible for the rarity of a native tree species – a finding that could change how conservation is approached. Read more »

Rainey appointed to prestigious Max Planck Society

Press Release – Massey University

Professor Paul Rainey has been appointed Member of Germany’s most prestigious academic institution, the Max Planck Society. Read more »

Blackcurrant research reveals health benefits

Press Release – Massey University

New research shows blackcurrant extracts have a beneficial effect on gut health, reducing the activity of some metabolites of pathogenic bacteria that can cause colon cancer. Read more »

NZ food partnership to combat global malnutrition

Press Release – Massey University

The Riddet Institute has partnered with award winning international development organisation Medicine Mondiale to create a range of functional foods that improve global nutrition and reduce infant mortality rates. Read more »

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