Simon Henderson

Strath Taieri School rewarded for supporting Otago skink

Pupils at Strath Taieri School celebrate winning the Mazda Foundation TREEmendous Education...

Strath Taieri School rewarded for supporting Otago skink

Pupils at Strath Taieri School was one of five schools chosen from 150 around the country who will receive a visit from Ruud "The Bugman” Kleinpaste and Shark Scientist Dr Riley Elliott to talk to...

The enigma of machine learning

University of Otago department of computer science lecturer Dr Lech Szymanski says machine...

The enigma of machine learning

It could be said that artificial intelligence (AI) is about making computers think more like humans. By doing that, could computers take on such human characteristics as creativity and leaps...

Group working to support biodiversity

Helping improve an indigenous enclave are Whakahekerau Second Beach Ecology Action volunteers ...

Group working to support biodiversity

From seals sunning on the beach to indigenous birds flying overhead, a former quarry at Second Beach (Whakahekerau) is having a restful return to nature thanks to the efforts of local group...

Sporting spirit

Trying his hand at discus with the help of his puppet Fred is Olly Harvey-Todd (12), of Dunedin, during a Parafed Otago Have a Go Athletics Day on Sunday.

Waikouaiti Coast: Buses key for growing population

Waikouaiti Coast: Buses key for growing population

Improving the bus service is a priority for the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board this year.

Strath Taieri: Chairman unhappy with work in township

Strath Taieri: Chairman unhappy with work in township

Tidying up the town is a priority for the Strath Taieri Community Board this year.

Being cut off from loved ones hard on community

It has been an anxious time for Dunedin Tongan community president Palanite Taungapeau and...

Being cut off from loved ones hard on community

When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted recently Dunedin’s Tongan community had a worrying wait as disrupted communications led to little information about loved ones for days.

‘Enough for everyone’

The urge to hoard seemed to grip some people in Dunedin as the city settled in for what could be an extended stay at the Red traffic light zone.

Save the Children appeal

Save the Children New Zealand has launched an emergency appeal to raise funds for children and their families in Tonga affected by the recent volcanic eruption.

Dive into an ocean of knowledge

Otago Museum science communicator Marijn Kouwenhoven demonstrates a way to see sound waves by...

Dive into an ocean of knowledge

Seeing sound and singing sea creatures are some of the concepts being explored in the Tuhura Summer Science Shows at the Otago Museum.

‘Soap factory Cadillac’ will motor through Octagon

A charming grill on the Cadillac bonnet hides an almost empty cavity, which only houses the...

‘Soap factory Cadillac’ will motor through Octagon

The "soap factory Cadillac" used to be a familiar sight on the streets of Christchurch.

Eye on the cow to solve lameness

Omnieye co-founder Benoit Auvray and data scientist Masha
...

Eye on the cow to solve lameness

From science fiction to science fact, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming everyday tasks. Using the ability to crunch vast amounts of data, computer-driven machine learning can fuel new innovations that improve business efficiency. This week in a series for The Star, reporter Simon Henderson uncovers how AI is helping dairy farmers keep their cows hale and hearty.

Protection in mind

Protection in mind

Port Chalmers parents Jonny and Kristina Goldsmith are happy to be able to have their youngest daughter Isabella (9) vaccinated against Covid-19.

Volunteer work inspired by father

John Dennison, of Ravensbourne, thinks of his father when volunteering for the Heart Foundation....

Volunteer work inspired by father

It has been more than 40 years since Dunedin man John Dennison first began supporting the Heart Foundation.

Using AI to help treat depression

Associate Professor Zhiyi Huang hopes to use artificial intelligence to find a way to help people...

Using AI to help treat depression

Artificial intelligence is fast becoming commonplace across a wide range of sectors - from major industries such as agriculture and manufacturing, to health and entertainment. The Star finds out how it's being utilised in Dunedin.

Appointment irks disabled community

Amy Taylor, of Mosgiel, says the new Ministry for Disabled People needs to represent the disabled...

Appointment irks disabled community

"Nothing about us, without us" was the promise when the establishment of the new Ministry for Disabled People was announced. But members of the disabled community are frustrated by one of the first major appointments, of someone who does not identify as disabled. Simon Henderson reports.

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