Voting closes at midnight for the Entomological Society’s Bug of the Year 2026. Here are some of the 21 bugs […]
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Dengue control underway in Cook Islands – Expert Reaction
A mosquito fumigation operation is being carried out in Rarotonga, after the first reported death from a dengue outbreak. Travellers to Rarotonga […]
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Wellington’s sewage spill prompts health warnings – Expert Reaction
Health officials are warning people to stay off Wellington’s south coast beaches, due to the infection risks from the Moa […]
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How Wellington’s wastewater failure could impact sea life – Expert Reaction
It could take months before the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is repaired, with raw sewage continuing to flow into the […]
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We’re hiring: Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor role
The Science Media Centre (SMC) is looking for a media advisor to join our dedicated team working to improve the […]
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Top 10 Science Stories of 2025
From toxic play sand to a company promising to bring back the moa, 2025 has been a year of big […]
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Australia’s teen social media ban takes effect – Expert Reaction
Under-16s across Australia will not be allowed on social media platforms, starting on Wednesday. The European Parliament passed a similar […]
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Roadside drug testing starts in Wellington region this month – Expert Reaction
From mid-December, police will begin testing drivers for THC (cannabis), meth, MDMA (ecstasy) and cocaine. Drivers who test positive will be banned […]
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Shipping and aviation emissions excluded from NZ’s climate targets – Expert Reaction
The Government has decided to not include international shipping and aviation emissions in our 2050 target, going against the Climate Change Commission’s recommendations. Today’s […]
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WHO recommends Ozempic-style weight loss drugs for obesity – Expert Reaction
GLP-1 medications may be used to manage obesity, according to new guidelines released by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO […]
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