Podcasts about waikato university

Te Taka Keegan, co-director Māori of the AI Institute at Waikato University, explores the intersection of Te Reo Māori, tikanga, and artificial intelligence. From training large language models to protecting Māori data sovereignty, Te Taka shares insights on how AI can be both a powerful tool and a cultural risk, and discusses the importance of Māori leadership in shaping Aotearoa's digital future. Te Taka is a keynote speaker at the HiNZ Digital Health AI Summit being held on May 20-21 in Wellington, NZ.

Construction has begun on the country's biggest solar farm, Waikato University starts a new pharmacy course, a Waikato Medical Fund fills funding gaps, and water restrictions end in Hamilton and Waipa. Libby Kirkby-McLeod is a RNZ Waikato Reporter.

It would be great if we didn't have to spend $12 billion on our defence force. But we do, and I'm good with it. To be honest though, while we'd known the Government had some sort of plan to increase defence spending, I was still blown away a bit by the scale of it when the announcement came through. So, $12 billion over the next four years. There'll be new helicopters, more missiles, autonomous vessels, the air force's clapped-out 757s will be replaced. And that's just the start, because it's all part of a bigger 15-year plan to up the ante on the defence front. The Government says it will boost defence spending to more than 2% of GDP within the next eight years, which we haven't seen since the early 1990s. Defence Minister Judith Collins says defence personnel are excited, because under-investment over the last 35 years has left the force gutted. Former NZ First defence minister Ron Mark is over the moon too. But he says the Government should sign contracts for the new gear ASAP, so any future government can't ditch the plans. But he says it's not just about missiles and helicopters, there's an issue with people power, as well. And recruiting the people needed to deliver the Government's 15-year plan will be a big challenge. Which Judith Collins acknowledges – you might have heard that the defence force has lowered some its academic requirements for people wanting to join the forces. Which I think makes sense. Judith Collins does too. And she says what we pay our defence personnel —as opposed to this $12 billion that's going to be spent on kit— will be covered in the Budget next month. What this all brings us to is the question of what sort of operation you think our defence force should be. Should it use this new capability that it will have to focus on peacekeeping? Should there be more of a focus on surveillance? Or do you think we need a defence force that is capable of attacking? Professor Al Gillespie is an international law expert from Waikato University. He says this big investment in defence shows New Zealand has joined the arms race. He's saying today: "We've avoided doing it for quite some time but there's been a lot of pressure on us to increase the amount of money that we spend.” So the Government is responding to that pressure. And I think it's great. Yes, the money could be spent on health and education, but our defence force is in such bad shape that the Government has no choice. And, in terms of what sort of capability I want our military to have, I think we need to cover all of the bases. We have to be equipped to keep the peace. Surveillance is another critical role. But if we think we can do either of those things without some sort firepower to back it up, then we're dreaming. And the government knows that, which is why it wants our ships to be combat-capable. I'm not saying that I want our defence force going in all guns blazing, but it needs to be capable. Way more capable than it is now. Which is why I think this $12 billion —and everything else that comes on top of that— is going to be money well spent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been growing calls to make churches pay more in tax - and the Government is set to review this in the upcoming Budget. But after over a decade of research, one academic has changed her mind and now believes churches should pay less taxes and receive more funding from the Government. Dr Juliet Chevalier-Watts, Associate Professor at Waikato University's Faculty of Law, says she's been researching the economic impact and value of religious charities in New Zealand. "It blew my mind...and quite often, the reason why we don't know about this amazing work that they carry out is because they hide it under a bushel, unfortunately. They don't do themselves any favours doing that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new two-year pharmacy degree is offering a fast-track into a profession in dire need of more staff. Waikato University said it provides a quicker pathway for registering overseas trained pharmacists, and a new way into the primary health care sector for science graduates. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.

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In this conversation, Jay Carter and Will Roberts explore Will's journey from being an average football player to becoming a prominent figure in sports education and coaching. They discuss the impact of early sports experiences, the transition from player to coach, and the importance of personal development in sports. Will shares insights into his current role at the University of Waikato, his coaching philosophy, and the challenges of balancing youth development with performance pressure in professional sports environments. Will also discusses the complexities of youth development in sports, emphasizing the balance between play and performance. He highlights the importance of creating supportive environments for young athletes, the role of play in their development, and the challenges faced by coaches in catering to diverse aspirations. The conversation also delves into the significance of mentorship in coaching, advocating for a community approach to support volunteer coaches and enhance their effectiveness.Send us a textSupport the showhttps://talkingperformancepod.com/

The appearance of three Chinese warships so close to our borders has surprised and confused Australian and New Zealand officials. The ships issued a live-fire warning off Australia’s east coast – forcing commercial flights to change course. Then, on Saturday afternoon, sailors on a New Zealand Navy frigate saw live rounds being fired from a Chinese vessel's main gun. Beijing’s now under scrutiny for not warning Australia or New Zealand of drills being performed in the Tasman Sea. All this comes as tensions between New Zealand and our pacific neighbours are at an all time high. Today on The Front Page, Waikato University’s Al Gillespie updates us on what’s going on. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An environmental law professor says it wouldn't make sense to pull out of the Paris Agreement. Speaking to The Country, ACT Leader David Seymour's floated the idea of New Zealand leaving the agreement, suggesting it appears half the world is leaving. It follows US President Donald Trump pulling the United States from the climate deal. Waikato University's Dr Nathan Cooper told Andrew Dickens that while the US is leaving, other big players are likely to stay. He says climate change, which is what the Paris Agreement is there to respond to, is a global challenge. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's beggars belief these days when we report that it's hard to make money in a GP practice and that we don't have enough doctors. Primary medical care is the most important care, forget your fancy specialists and rock star surgeons. If your GP can spot and fix a problem as it begins then you can save your life and save the nation a ton on costs down the line so the health of our primary health sector should be of primary importance. But it hasn't been. We've added a million people through immigration over the past 10 years and we've also been creating new New Zealanders ourselves while our numbers of doctors per head of population has plummeted. There's two ways to get new doctors. One way to find them is to import them but that's necessarily difficult because not every Tom Dick and Harry who say they're doctors are in fact doctors. The other way is to train them ourselves and in that area we've been woefully short on numbers. I don't know why, you'd think our doctor training would increase in line with population but it hasn't. And what about the University of Waikato's new medical school? This was an election policy. It was pushed by the university and supported by the government. Well we're a year into a new administration and where is it? The medical unions are saying this is taking too long. The Prime Minister says work is continuing on the business case and it will go to cabinet in the future. But unofficially it is understood that the project has been dogged with problems and is increasingly seen as an unnecessary, costly, and bad idea. I'm sorry, a bad idea? From well paid consultants? From Steven Joyce? Steven Joyce has many good ideas but this is proof that like everyone not all of them are gold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalie updates Kathryn on the proposed third medical school at Waikato University, Hamilton's Christmas tree may need donations next year, and the former council building that's being demolished in Te Kuiti. Natalie Akoorie is a RNZ Waikato Senior Reporter.

ACT Party leader David Seymour is questioning the cost-benefit analysis for a proposed new medical school at Waikato University - estimated to cost $380 million. Sarah Dalton from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The war in Ukraine has hit the one-thousand-day mark. On February 24, 2022 – Russia invaded Ukraine – since then, hundreds of thousands of people have died, many more have been injured, and millions are displaced. It's been called the largest and deadliest in Europe since World War II. This week, US President Joe Biden gave the green light for Ukraine to strike Russia with US-made, long-range missiles. It comes just nine weeks before Donald Trump takes office, who on the election trail pledged to put an end to the war. So, after a thousand days how will these missiles change the war, and what will a Trump peace deal look like? Today on The Front Page, Waikato University international law professor, Alexander Gillespie, is with us to discuss if there's an end in sight for the conflict. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A two-year teaching degree in the Far North is about to send its first cohort into jobs at local primary schools. The Te Hiku primary teaching degree is co-led by iwi Ngai Takoto, Te Rarawa and Waikato University with a kaupapa Maori approach. It's aimed at people with teacher aide experience or similar, combining prior knowledge with a jam-packed agenda to reduce a normally three-year programme to two. It's hoped it will address a long-standing teacher shortage in Northland which worsened this year, with students being rostered home at two different schools over winter. Waikato University professor Mere Berryman is the programme lead, and Anahera Taramoeroa is a member of the first cohort.

An investigation by a Waikato University student has revealed no one with a learning disability has ever been asked about, or involved in making any adult literacy policy in New Zealand. Dr Nicolina Newcombe - who recently earned a PhD for her work - also discovered that as a result many adult learner are being excluded from literacy education, and therefore the ability to gain other higher education opportunities. Her study sought to explore the problem, and investigate how policies could be more inclusive - but had the unintended upshot of developing a blueprint for inclusive research more generally. Her thesis explores the methods of gaining consent, researching and informing those who participated. Dr Newcombe, who is autistic and left school at 15 returned to education through a second-chance program. She says the life she has is because of her chance study at a tertiary level and she wanted to explore what changes would promote better access to literacy and literacy education for people with intellectual disabilitie, so that others have this opportunity too.

Plant elicitors have huge potential to help protect New Zealand crops from disease. Acting much like a vaccine, these elicitors allow plants to defend themselves better against disease. Coming from a biological source like seaweed, they offer a more ecologically friendly crop protection option, too. This week James Sainsbury from our Ruakura site speaks to Dr Joel Vanneste about his research on the recently Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment-funded, 5-year project on plant elicitors led by Dr Marie Magnuson and Chris Glasson from Waikato University. Listen along to learn more about plant elicitors and how they could help manage plant diseases, whether in crops or our native trees. To view our catalogue of podcasts, including extra links on some podcasts, please go to our Scigest page: www.plantandfood.com/scigest

Fears continue to grow surrounding the impact the Manawanui Defence Force ship sinking will have on Samoan sea life. The Navy says the ship - which sunk after hitting a reef on Saturday - had 950 tonnes of diesel fuel onboard. Samoan locals say turtles have perished and oil can be smelt on Samoan beaches, while officials are scrambling to assess the damage. Waikato University marine scientist Chris Battershill join Jack Tame with more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 9th of October, it's OCR day, and all of our big banks are forecasting a 50 basis points drop, bringing the rate down to 4.75%. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner talks to Ryan about what to expect at today's announcement, and where to from here for the economy. Te Whatu Ora has released over 400 pages of financial documents, laying out exactly the situation the agency is currently in. It comes as the lower South Island is voicing its concerns about regional health. Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair Malcolm Mulholland joins the show. A big cleanup is getting underway off the coast of Samoa following the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui. What could he potential environmental impacts be, and is it similar to the Rena disaster? Waikato University's Nick Ling analyses the situation. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The marine life around Samoa is likely in danger in the wake of Manawanui sinking. The $100 million naval ship struck a reef off the south coast of Upolu on Saturday, before sinking Sunday morning. About 950 tonnes of oil is onboard. Diesel leaked out of the vessel when it capsized and has coated the surface of the water. Waikato University ecology expert Nick Ling told Ryan Bridge much of the material released would have evaporated, leaving behind these heavier components we can see. He says marine animals interacting with the surface —like turtles coming to the surface to breathe— will have to interact with it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tensions in the Middle East are ramping up at an alarming rate. Israel's Defence Forces have said it has begun a "targeted" ground operation into southern Lebanon against “terrorist targets”. It comes after days of airstrikes within Beirut's city limits, which started after Israel assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The escalation in the war has killed civilians, destroyed homes and displaced 1 million people in Lebanon. Today on The Front Page, Waikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie joins us to discuss. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer: Paddy FoxProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A talk given at Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand on behalf of New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust on 20 June 2024. Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades. Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades. She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.  Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donations. Please join us on Ko-fi and cancel your donations via Patreon. Thanks for your ongoing support! To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast.

Education New Zealand's confirmed new financial targets for our international student market.  Its strategy aims to build the sector's economic contribution by $4.4 billion over the next three years.  International students here are at 86% of pre-pandemic numbers.  Waikato University Deputy Vice Chancellor Alistair Jones told Mike Hosking there are some details to be worked out, but he's glad there's an ambitious target.  He says it's good to see sector engagement but acknowledges there's still a long-way to go in recovery, which will span years.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2/2: #NEW ZEALAND: How do Southeast Asia states regard the Ukraine and Gaza wars? Reuben Steff, Waikato University https://www.asiamediacentre.org.nz/opinion-and-analysis/collapse-of-the-order/ 1940 AUCKLAND DIVISION

1/2: #NEW ZEALAND: How do Southeast Asia states regard the Ukraine and Gaza wars? Reuben Steff, Waikato University. https://www.asiamediacentre.org.nz/opinion-and-analysis/collapse-of-the-order/ 1900 AUCKLAND

On The Huddle: Health funding in this year's budget  The government will fund $22m to train 25 more doctors each year through the existing medical schools at Otago and Auckland universities.  Although, Waikato University's plan for a new medical school - which had support from National - is not in the Budget.  The Maxim Institute's Tim Wilson told Jack Tame “It's probably not the end of the world in the grand scheme of things, but it does fill out a narrative of a series of broken promises.”  Former staffer for Jacinda Ardern Mike Munro said “50 doctors is not a lot – but we do need everything we can get right now.”  Munro says “It comes back to the reckless promises they made in opposition.”  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study shows the road to many schools is paved with junk food adverts. Associate Professor Victoria Egli from Waikato University's School of Health speaks to Lisa Owen.

#NEWZEALAND: Moving swiftly to participate in AUKUS Pillar II, Reuben Steff, Waikato University, Hamilton NZ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/canada-new-zealand-and-south-korea-in-contention-as-future-aukus-partners/ar-BB1lptEo 1860 New Zealand

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep holding New Zealand's lofty interest rates on high. Governor Adrian Orr has warned against expectations, inflation might drop below three percent anytime soon, during a speech at Waikato University. The central bank's been keeping the Official Cash Rate - a factor which determines interest rates, at 5.5 percent, as it fights inflation - at 4.7 percent. Independent economist Cameron Bagrie told Heather du Plessis-Allan that it seems OCR rates aren't going to come down in the near future. He says the Reserve Bank's patience appears to be wearing thin, as inflation is coming down, but it's taking an awful long time.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Health Minister says they're adding places to existing medical schools as well as building a third.   The Health Ministry's signing a memorandum of understanding with Waikato University for a third medical school.   It was one of the Government's points in its 100 Day Plan.   Minister Shane Reti told Mike Hosking that there's always been a struggle between boosting existing supply versus what a third medical school could do.   He says if the same ratios as Australia were used, they'd be talking about a fifth medical school today, not a third.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A third medical school in New Zealand is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Ministry of Health has signed a memorandum of understanding with Waikato University to progress a business case, one of the tasks on the Government's 100-day plan. University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor Neil Quigley says they're hoping to take in the first set of students by 2027. "We've worked with our partners in Australia, looking at the curriculum development and accreditation work we need to do. We're sort of set to go as soon as we get the green light from Cabinet."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand has gotten one step closer to getting a third medical school to counteract shortages. Waikato University and the Ministry of Health have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a business case for the program. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unclear how the Government plans to keep this new set of trained doctors where they need to be. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#OCEANIA: #KIWIS:  #NEWZEALAND: Economy humming and immigration welcome. Reuben Steff, Waikato University. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-06/new-zealand-jobless-rate-rises-less-than-economists-forecast?cmpid=BBD020724_AUSTRALIA&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=240207&utm_campaign=australia&sref=5g4GmFHo 1940 Auclkland Division

TONIGHT: The show begins in Times Square, with Harry Siegel of TheCity sorting out what is known of a confrontation between migrants and the NYPD.  ToWestern Pennsylvania and the fracking fields. To Milan for a report on the farmers protesting taxes and subsidies. To Las Vegas for the Super Bowl.  To New Zealand for reporting on the healthy economy nd the burst of immigrtion in 2023. To SCOTUS, to the 25th Amendment. To Augusta Maine, to Brunswick Maine, to the Gettysburg Reunion 1913.. To Lancaster County, to the Las Vegas  atomic tests of the 1950s. To Mars and Mimas of Saturn. 1790 Naples CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 #NYC: Puzzling new video footage of the January 27 confrontation between NYPD and migrants in Times Square.. Harry Siegel, TheCuty.com https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/02/08/times-square-migrants-arrests-body-camera-footage-contradicts-nypd-account/ 915-930 #CALIFORNIA: Governor  Newsom  spies a Target shoplifting event. Bill Whalen, Hover https://www.hoover.org/research/newsom-goes-target-and-puts-bullseye-prop-47 930-945 #KeystoneReport: LNG and the senior Democrats of Pennsylvania ask for a reversal Salena Zito, Middle of Somewhere, @DCExaminer, SalenaZito.com https://salenazito.com/2024/02/01/democrats-say-bidens-pause-on-lng-is-like-throwing-a-match-in-a-bail-of-hay/ 945-1000 #Italy: Farmers rally for remedies; Overtourism and the unacceptable swimming in the Trevi Fountain https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240205-italy-battles-over-tourism-with-loudspeaker-bans-airbnb-crackdown SECOND HOUR 10-1015 #PacificWatch: Vegas extravaganza runs out of private jet parking  @JCBliss https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/las-vegas-super-bowl-headache/ar-BB1i1z9G 1015-1030 #OCEANIA: #KIWIS:  #NEWZEALAND: Economy humming and immigration welcome. Reuben Steff, Waikato University. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-06/new-zealand-jobless-rate-rises-less-than-economists-forecast?cmpid=BBD020724_AUSTRALIA&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=240207&utm_campaign=australia&sref=5g4GmFHo 1030-1045 #SCOTUS: The 14th Amendment, Section 3: Self-executing or not? Richard Epstein, Hoover https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/02/09/the-supreme-court-hints-it-will-keep-donald-trump-on-the-ballot 1045-1100 ##POTUS: 25th Amendment., Section 3. Richard Epstein, Hoover https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/amendmentxxve THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 5/8: On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain  by  Ronald C. White  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Great-Fields-Unlikely-Lawrence-Chamberlain/dp/0525510087/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1707433634&sr=1-1 Before 1862, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain had rarely left his home state of Maine, where he was a trained minister and mild-mannered professor at Bowdoin College. His colleagues were shocked when he volunteered for the Union army, but he was undeterred and later became known as one of the North's greatest heroes: On the second day at Gettysburg, after running out of ammunition at Little Round Top, he ordered his men to wield their bayonets in a desperate charge down a rocky slope that routed the Confederate attackers. Despite being wounded at Petersburg—and told by two surgeons he would die—Chamberlain survived the war, going on to be elected governor of Maine four times and serve as president of Bowdoin College. 1115-1130 6/8: On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain  by  Ronald C. White  (Author) 1130-1145 7/8: On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain  by  Ronald C. White  (Author) 1145-1200 8/8: On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain  by  Ronald C. White  FOURTH HOUR 12-1215   #LancasterCountyReport: Diners overflowing, Costco surging. Jim McTague, former Washington Editor, Barrons. @MCTagueJ.  Author of the "Martin and Twyla Boundary Series."  #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety 1215-1230 #NUKES: The madness of Theater Nuclear Weapons, 1953-2024. Henry Sokolski, NPEC. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIR-2_Genie MGR-1 Honest John free flight rocket delivering W7 and later W31 nuclear weapons, 1953–1985. M65 Atomic Cannon delivering 280mm W9 and W19 nuclear shells, 1953–1963. MGM-5 Corporal missile delivering W7 nuclear weapon, 1955–1964. 16"/50 caliber Mark 7 gun on the Iowa-class battleship delivering 406 mm W23 nuclear shells, 1956–1962. PGM-11 Redstone missile delivering the W39 nuclear weapon, 1958-1964 M110 howitzer and M115 howitzer delivering 203mm W33 nuclear shell, 1957–1992. M-28/M-29 Davy Crockett (nuclear device) M-388 warhead derived from W54, 1961–1971. MGR-3 Little John free flight rocket delivering W45 nuclear weapon, 1962–1969. MGM-18 Lacrosse missile with W40 nuclear warhead, 1959–1964. M109 self-propelled, M114 towed howitzers and M198 towed howitzers delivering 155mm W48, 1963–1992. MGM-29 Sergeant missile delivering W52 nuclear weapon, 1962–1979. MGM-31 Pershing missile delivering W50 nuclear weapon, 1962–1969 for Pershing 1, 1969–1991 for Pershing 1a. MGM-52 Lance missile delivering W70 nuclear weapon, 1972–1992. M110 howitzer and M115 howitzer delivering 203mm W79 nuclear shell, 1976–1992. 1230-1245 #MARS: Smithsonian of Mars: Ingenuity. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/perseverance-snaps-its-first-picture-of-grounded-ingenuity/ 1245-100 am #ISS: Dream Chaser to LEO. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/nasa-the-flight-plan-for-dream-chaser-tenacitys-first-demo-mission-to-iss/

The Foreign Affairs Minister is reiterating New Zealand's support for a two-state solution to the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict. Winston Peters says recent comments made by members of the Israeli Government fuel tensions and put chances of a solution at risk. Waikato University law professor Al Gillespie says it's unlikely Israel will accept the proposed provisional measures being discussed. "It's unlikely that Israel will respect that if it goes against them. The only way you could get some kind of action is if it was forced through the security council, and it's unlikely the Americans would let that happen." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dame Malvina Major is one of New Zealand's foremost opera sopranos and has just gifted her personal archives to Waikato University. Dame Malvina speaks to Jesse.

#NewZealand: Forming a national security government looking towards Five Eyes & What is to be done? Reuben Steff, Waikato University. @ReubenSteff https://news.yahoo.com/zealand-luxon-signals-government-could-205448996.html 1940 NEW ZEALAND

#NewZealand: Change of direction toward markets and Libertarians, Reuben Steff, Waikato University. New Zealand. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/new-zealand-s-likely-next-prime-minister-signals-openness-to-china/ar-AA1i1NT1 1940 New Zealand 

#NewZealand: PM-elect Luzon doubts Pillar Two AUKUS & What is to be done?  Reuben Steff, Waikato University. New Zealand. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/new-zealand-s-likely-next-prime-minister-signals-openness-to-china/ar-AA1i1NT1 1940 New Zealand

1/2: #NewZealand: What the imminent election means for IndoPacific security. Reuben Steff, Waikato University. https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2023-10-11/new-zealand-election-winner-will-face-defence-spending-decisions 1940 NEW ZEALAND

2/2: #NewZealand: What the imminent election means for IndoPacific security. Reuben Steff, Waikato University. https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2023-10-11/new-zealand-election-winner-will-face-defence-spending-decisions 1940 NEW ZEALAND

A medical school leader says they've been waiting to be allowed to train more doctors.   If elected, Labour's promised to train an additional 335 doctors every year from 2027, with numbers increasing from next year.   National previously announced a new medical school at Waikato University, which would provide 220 extra places by 2030.   Otago University Acting Dean of Medicine, Tim Wilkinson, told Mike Hosking that they're not able to train more than the Government allows.   He says there's plenty of people who want to be doctors, most would be good doctors, but they haven't been able to train more until now.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tertiary Education Union says it's dismayed at the extent the University of Waikato's Vice Chancellor worked with the National Party on its proposal for a new medical school in Hamilton. Documents, seen by RNZ, show that before an announcement on the plans, vice chancellor Professor Neil Quigley was in constant contact with the party's health spokesperson, Dr Shane Reti, telling him a medical school could be a 'present' for a future National government. The union has previously criticised Waikato University for spending almost a million dollars over three years on strategic advice from a former Minister of Tertiary Education, National's Steven Joyce. TEU National Secretary Sandra Grey says it's a terrible look for the institution. Grey spoke to Morning Report.

Top stories for 5 September 2023 Accusations are flying over the use of political attack ads - we'll speak to Labour leader Chris Hipkins. We look at the proposed Waikato University medical school and how the Vice Chancellor backed the National Party policy. Despite efforts to cut spending on consultants, public agencies are spending hundreds of millions on big IT contracts.

The head of Waikato University was intimately involved in National's policy of establishing a medical school at the university and told one of its senior MPs it could be a "present" to a National government. Documents obtained by RNZ show Vice Chancellor Professor Neil Quigley helped National develop the policy and was in constant contact with health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti in the lead up to the announcement. Investigative Journalist Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 

Revelations this past month of two more cases of inappropriate behaviour or misconduct by top-level sports coaches involving athletes shows there's still too little protection for sports women. Leading sports academic Professor Holly Thorpe says New Zealand is lagging behind what other countries' sports bodies are doing. Earlier this month, a 10 year coaching ban was handed down by Athletics New Zealand to top pole vault coach Jeremy McColl, after an independent investigation found him guilty of "serious misconduct" over a number of years towards athletes. It follows revelations last month, that several years ago, athletics coach Andrew Maclennan had a sexual relationship with a teenager he coached. Athletics is not the only sport grappling with the abuse of young athletes - with cycling, canoe racing, gymnastics, hockey and rugby also coming under scrutiny in recent years. Kathryn speaks with Professor in Sociology of Sport and Gender at Waikato University, Dr Holly Thorpe and Sports and Exercise Physician Dr Sarah Beable.

The National Party says the medical course it has committed to opening at Waikato University would have a faster and more modern approach to doctor training than the current ones. But the two universities which already offer medical training are against the idea, saying it would be more cost-effective to increase their own cohorts. Dean of medical and health science at Auckland University, Warwick Bagg, spoke to Corin Dann.

The Rural Health Network says a proposal for a new medical school could be a lifeline for some practices. The National Party announced yesterday that if elected, it would establish a medical school at Waikato University which would train 120 doctors a year. The current medical schools at Otago and Auckland universities would also get 50 more places each. Grant Davidson, the chief executive of Hauora Taiwhenua, the Rural Health Network, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The National Party has for the second time taken up a proposal to open a medical school Waikato University. The University and Waikato District Health Board initially bid to establish the country's third medical school in 2016. If elected, National would pour 380 million dollars into starting the school, which would start taking students from 2027. The party previously backed the proposal ahead of the 2017 election, but Labour never took it up. Waikato University's vice chancellor, Neil Quigley, spoke to Corin Dann.

Cash-strapped Waikato University has paid nearly $1 million to an advisory firm run by former National Party Cabinet Minister Steven Joyce. The university says Mr Joyce's experience in business and marketing has made a big contribution to the university, but the Tertiary Education Union says it is appalled at the expenditure, given the tough financial times faced by the entire tertiary sector. Guyon Espiner has been investigating and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Read the full transcript here. What is intelligence? What exactly does an IQ test measure? What are the similarities and differences between the structure of GPT-3 and the structure of the human brain (so far as we understand it)? Is suffering — as the Buddhists might say — just a consequence of the stories we tell about ourselves and the world? What's left (if anything) of the human mind if we strip away the "animal" parts of it? We've used our understanding of the human brain to inform the construction of AI models, but have AI models yielded new insights about the human brain? Is the universe is a computer? Where does AI go from here?Joscha Bach was born in Eastern Germany, and he studied computer science and philosophy at Humboldt University in Berlin and computer science at Waikato University in New Zealand. He did his PhD at the Institute for Cognitive Science in Osnabrück by building a cognitive architecture called MicroPsi, which explored the interaction of motivation, emotion, and cognition. Joscha researched and lectured about the Future of AI at the MIT Media Lab and Harvard, and worked as VP for Research at a startup in San Francisco before joining Intel Labs as a principal researcher. Email him at joscha.bach@gmail.com, follow him on Twitter at @plinz, or subscribe to his YouTube channel.Further reading:The 7 Realms of Truth [Read more]