Chemistry students chosen for world event

Four students from Auckland and Wellington have been chosen to compete in the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad in Korea from July 2-11.

Kuan-Lun Huang and James Park from Auckland Grammar School, Richard Stebbing from Northcote College and Joshua Baker from Newlands College in Wellington were selected from 25 students at a selection camp over Easter.

They will compete against students from 67 other countries in two five-hour exams. At last year's Olympiad New Zealand won a bronze medal.