June 2025 Archives

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 June 202527 June 2025

Drug testers have come across misrepresented pills within a seemingly legitimate blister pack, purchased on the black market. The pills […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 June 202527 June 2025

Cases of respiratory illnesses like Covid-19 and influenza have been creeping up as the days get colder. Hospitalisations for severe respiratory […]

Blog | Published: 26 June 202526 June 2025

New resources to help universities protect researchers from online harm are now available from the New Zealand Science Media Centre, thanks to […]

Blog | Published: 26 June 202507 July 2025

The Science Media Centre is looking for a media advisor to join our dedicated team working to improve the reach, […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 24 June 202525 June 2025

From February 2026, GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD. The Medsafe […]

In the News | Published: 24 June 2025

The first test images from the brand new Vera C. Rubin Observatory have been revealed to the public. The telescope, located atop Cerro Pachón […]

Blog | Published: 19 June 202519 June 2025

The winners of this year’s Science Journalism Awards cover the dark side of solar storms and explore the impacts of […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 19 June 2025

Medsafe has expanded access to the psychedelic drug psilocybin, and the sleep hormone melatonin. The change means melatonin will be available […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 June 202519 June 2025

New Zealand will replace its traditional nationwide census with a new data collection approach from 2030. Statistics Minister Dr Shane […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 June 2025

The Environmental Protection Authority is being taken to court over its decision not to re-assess the pesticide glyphosate. The Environmental Law […]