Monica Striegel
Monica Striegel is a journalist that writes pieces for numerous popular science and lifestyle publications. Her opinion pieces are most well-known for being informative and often times scathing in their view.
Recent Posts
Tuatara: an insight into New Zealand’s living fossil
The tuatara has roamed the Earth for around 250 million years but scientists have just now unlocked the secrets of their genetics. A recent...
Why Electric Motorbikes are the New Trend
Motorcycles have long been a symbol of freedom and rebellion for many, and for some, they’ve just been convenient, cost-effective ways to get around....
New Zealand lotto glitch takes customer’s money and supplied no ticket
Ahead of a $34 million jackpot, a glitch in the Lotto New Zealand website left many customers without a ticket. Amanda Smart was one...
How did Polynesian people get to the Pacific islands?
The question of how Polynesian people came to live in the Pacific has remained unanswered for many centuries. For a long time the belief...
The first food waste to bioenergy plant is underway in New Zealand
New Zealand is set to build their first large-scale plant that aims to convert food waste into bioenergy. With construction set to begin, the...
