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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Government halts new puberty blocker prescriptions – Expert Reaction
The government is halting new puberty blocker prescriptions for youth with gender dysphoria. From 19 December, new regulations under the Medicines Act […]
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Ultra-processed foods are taking over our diets – Expert Reaction
Ultra-processed foods are becoming dominant in our diets, causing a surge in diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression, say a […]
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Pacific climate adaptation research in focus – Expert Q&A
Climate researchers from across the Pacific will be gathering in Ōtautahi Christchurch next week to discuss the impact of our […]
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New report says drug laws are a ‘failure’ – Expert Reaction
The Drug Foundation says our current laws are worsening drug addiction, overdose, deaths and criminalisation. Their report released today, Safer […]
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Scientists strive to stop wilding pines – Expert Q&A
Wilding pines are increasingly smothering the scenic landscapes and farms of Aotearoa, shading out native species, and creating fuel for […]
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Adapting to NZ’s extreme climate futures – Media Briefing
Top scientists and officials from around the world are gathering in Christchurch, urging action to adapt to cascading risks from climate-fuelled storms, […]
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High nitrate levels found in rural NZ drinking water – Expert Reaction
Tens of thousands of rural New Zealanders could be drinking water with harmful nitrate levels, researchers say. The first-ever national […]
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Quake-prone buildings redefined – Expert Reaction
Government changes to the earthquake-prone building system will remove nearly 3000 buildings from the classification. Following the Seismic Risk Management […]
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