An mpox vaccine has been given provisional approval by Medsafe. The Government says it has stood up a national-level Incident […]
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Avian flu’s spread to remote Antarctic islands – Expert Reaction
New research has detailed the extent of how the highly pathogenic avian flu virus H5N1 rapidly spread into wildlife on […]
Continue readingMobile phones not linked to brain cancers, WHO-commissioned review finds – Expert Reaction
A new systematic review of 63 research studies has found no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer […]
Continue readingChanges to NZ’s energy sector – Expert Reaction
The Government is moving forward with new and previously announced changes to New Zealand’s energy sector. The previously signalled intention […]
Continue readingReplacing farms with forests: what’s driving the trend? – SMC Briefing
New research warns pine forests will increasingly replace productive farmland unless current policies change. Why Pines? is a white paper […]
Continue readingAlcohol and gambling risks may be higher among NZ’s pro rugby players – Expert Reaction
Professional rugby players may have a higher risk of drinking and gambling problems compared to the general population, according to […]
Continue readingNew definition of GM food proposed – Expert Reaction
Food safety regulator Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is holding a second round of public consultation on a new […]
Continue readingGene tech rule changes – Expert Reaction
The Government is moving forward on its intentions to overhaul restrictions on the use of gene editing and other genetic […]
Continue readingExporting live animals by sea – Expert Reaction
Public consultation on bringing back the practice of exporting live animals on ships is expected to start soon. The NZ […]
Continue readingWhat does a functioning healthcare system look like? – Expert Q&A
Amid ongoing news coverage of medical staff shortages and drastic changes to Te Whatu Ora leadership, the SMC asked experts […]
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