Labas Lithuania! NZ @ IBO 2026
The International Biology Olympiad (IBO), the world’s premier high school biology competition, was held this year in Vilnius, Lithuania. A lush landscape of forests, crop fields, and rich history, it is almost as far away as you can get from New Zealand. Aotearoa New Zealand was privileged to send our team comprised of students from […]
Student wins bronze in biology
Luan, recent IBO Bronze Medalist, was interviewed by the ODT’s Laine Priestley. Read the article below. Photos taken by Peter McIntosh, ODT. KING’S High School year 13 student Luan Peterle’s mother has not stopped bragging about her son at the shops since he came home with a bronze medal. Earlier this month, Luan, 16, joined […]
Kiwi Biologists Bring Home the Medals at International Olympiad
New Zealand students shine on the world stage at the 37th International Biology Olympiad in Lithuania New Zealand students have delivered an exceptional performance at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), held from 12–19 July 2026 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Demonstrating the strength of Kiwi science talent, all four team members returned with medals—an outstanding result […]
Southland student to take his place among world’s most talented biology teens
Awesome to have Alex profiled by The Press – a well deserved front cover article no less! Alex Brinkworth’s reaction to being told he was in the New Zealand team for the International Biology Olympiad was “really” but he can’t wait to get to Lithuania. Read the rest of the article by Michael Fallow, below. […]
Biology Olympiad dream so close
A Dunedin secondary school student’s dream is within reach after he was chosen to represent New Zealand on the world stage. Congratulations to King’s High School Dunedin tauira, Luan Peterle, on his selection for the International Biology Olympiad NZ Team! Read more here: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/biology-olympiad-dream-so-close
The New Zealand science students wowing the world
2025 NZ Team student Oren Dabbach (IBO Silver Medalist) spoke to Jessie Mulligan about his experience with the International Biology Olympiad and representing Aotearoa New Zealand. Have a listen to their conversation here: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2019001697/the-new-zealand-science-students-wowing-the-world