The current international outbreak of avian flu is decimating wild birds, causing havoc for chicken farmers, and has even spilled […]
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EPA proposes ban on PFAS in cosmetics – Expert Reaction
The Environmental Protection Authority is seeking feedback on its proposed changes to the Cosmetics Products Group Standards, which contain rules […]
Continue readingA treaty for the high seas – Expert Reaction
After almost 20 years of talks, United Nations member states have agreed on a legal framework for parts of the […]
Continue readingCyclone taskforce will tackle managed retreat – Expert Reaction
The Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery Taskforce will cover issues to do with managed retreat, including who pays for it – as […]
Continue readingWhy is the census important? – Expert Reaction
Census day is coming up, so how does filling out a form help researchers gain a better picture of Aotearoa? […]
Continue readingThe impact of back-to-back storms – Expert Reaction
Cyclone Gabrielle is looking “more and more likely” to hit our northern shores as early as Sunday. This comes roughly […]
Continue readingAI that can (almost) pass a medical licensing exam – Expert Reaction
The AI software ChatGPT was able to score at or close to the 60% passing grade needed for the United […]
Continue readingPfizer vaccine available for some under-5s – Expert Reaction
Children aged between six months and four years can now access a paediatric version of the Pfizer vaccine if they […]
Continue readingRoyal Commission on NZ’s COVID-19 response – Expert Reaction
The Government has announced a Royal Commission of Inquiry into its COVID-19 response. The aim of the inquiry is to […]
Continue readingCOP15: A global summit to safeguard nature – Expert Reaction
Governments from around the world will convene in Montreal this week for the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) from 7 – […]
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