The World Meteorological Organisation has confirmed 2025 as the second or third hottest year on record, and 2015-2025 as the […]
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Trapped air the likely cause of Moa Point failure – Expert Reaction
Trapped air bubbles causing wastewater to back up, are suspected to be behind the catastrophic failure of Wellington’s Moa Point […]
Continue readingHow to deal with skyrocketing fuel prices – Expert Reaction
As the price of petrol continues to rise, experts weigh in on fuel saving methods, how to know if the […]
Continue readingCovid inquiry phase two – Expert Reaction
The Royal Commission on COVID-19 has outlined more lessons on “making the best decisions in the worst of circumstances”. The […]
Continue readingWhich Aotearoa bug is best? – In the News
Voting closes at midnight for the Entomological Society’s Bug of the Year 2026. Here are some of the 21 bugs […]
Continue readingDengue 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 […]
Continue readingWellington’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 […]
Continue readingHow 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 […]
Continue readingWe’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 […]
Continue readingTop 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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