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
Kiwi Biologists Bring Home the Medals at International Olympiad
New Zealand students shine on the world stage at the 36th International Biology Olympiad in the Philippines New Zealand students have delivered an exceptional performance at the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), held from 20–27 July 2025 in Quezon City, Philippines. Demonstrating the strength of Kiwi science talent, all four team members returned with medals—an […]
Anika Hayes – Class Act
“Growing up in one of the poorest countries in the world has given Anika Hayes a different perspective on life.” Read the full profile here: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/class-act/2024-winners/waitaki-girls-high-school
Josh Moody – Class Act
A knack for puzzle solving and a love of science meant Josh Moody, 18, has long understood where his studies would take him. Read the profile here: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/class-act/2024-winners/mt-aspiring-college