Even nitrate levels well below the regulatory limit may slightly increase the risk of preterm births, a large NZ study finds. For […]
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NZ prepares for the threat of bird flu – Expert Reaction
The Australian government has now reported seven cases of a serious type of bird flu in wild birds. Over the last […]
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2025 was the 2nd-warmest year on record for the South-West Pacific – Expert Reaction
The higher temperatures came with increased rainfall, marine heatwaves, and sea level rise, says a report from the World Meteorological Organisation. Many of these changes impacted NZ, […]
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The collective effort for sustainable farming in the Pacific – Expert Reaction
Researchers from across the Pacific will gather in Fiji this week to discuss how to achieve sustainable farming in the […]
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El Niño may bring drought and fires to NZ – Expert Reaction
Parts of Aotearoa may face water shortages and increased wildfire risks this spring, Earth Sciences NZ says. El Niño has been declared in […]
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Warmer homes hold lingering cold spots – Expert Reaction
Many Kiwi bedrooms are too cold in winter, despite homes being warmer than they were 20 years ago, a new […]
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Bird flu reaches Australia – Expert Reaction
The first cases of H5N1 bird flu in mainland Australia were identified in seabirds over the weekend. The highly infectious virus […]
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