Claire Kaplan, Author at Science Media Centre

Expert Reactions | Published: 23 January 202626 January 2026

New Zealanders are not yet in the clear when it comes to the dangers posed by landslides following the recent […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 January 202626 January 2026

Red rain warnings affecting parts of the North Island have been lifted, while local states of emergency remain in place […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 03 December 2025

Efforts to track down the yellow-legged hornet have ramped up this week, with queen hornets and nests continuing to be […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 November 2025

An upcoming wildlife conference in Queenstown will look at new challenges and solutions to managing pests and protecting native species. […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 23 November 202524 November 2025

Wealthy countries have tripled their financial support to help vulnerable nations adapt to the impacts of climate change, but the […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 October 202522 October 2025

Fire crews are racing to put out vegetation fires in Kaikōura before this week’s extreme winds pick up again. Eleven […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 October 2025

How does AI perform at a scholarly conference? Researchers will find out this week, when an online conference will host […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 October 202516 October 2025

The Government has laid out its long-term approach to prepare New Zealand for the changing climate ahead. The just-released National […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 October 2025

The Gene Technology Bill continues to make its way through Parliament following feedback from the Health Select Committee. The long-awaited […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 14 October 202515 October 2025

The Government will consolidate decision-making for New Zealand’s science research funding as part of its new science system strategy. Research […]