A new version of the the NZ COVID Tracer app will be launched on the Apple App Store and the […]
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Govt promises carbon neutral public sector by 2025 – Expert Reaction
Public sector agencies will soon be required to measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions, and to offset any emissions […]
Continue readingMāori & Pacific academics paid & promoted less – Expert Reaction
New research finds a substantial pay gap and significantly lower chance of promotion for Māori and Pacific academics in New Zealand […]
Continue readingCharges laid after Whakaari/White Island disaster – Expert Reaction
Thirteen parties including GNS Science are facing charges following the 2019 Whakaari/White Island eruption that claimed 22 lives. Three individuals […]
Continue readingHow much exercise do you need to stay healthy? – Expert Reaction
The World Health Organisation has updated its decade-old advice on how much exercise is needed to stay healthy. The WHO says […]
Continue readingRewriting the rulebook on DNA in criminal investigations – Expert Reaction
A new report highlights significant gaps in the rules around how DNA is obtained, used and retained for criminal investigations. […]
Continue readingWater on the moon – Expert Reaction
Scientists have used a telescope on a plane to confirm observations of water on the Moon. Research also shows the Moon’s shady […]
Continue readingNZ keeps getting warmer – Expert Reaction
Climate data shows New Zealand is feeling more heatwaves, fewer frosts, rising sea levels, and a decline in taonga marine […]
Continue readingInternational advice on managing COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
New messaging on lockdowns from a World Health Organisation special envoy has caused some confusion. This morning, WHO spokesperson Dr […]
Continue readingWHO advice on lockdowns – In the News
Confusion has been raised over a World Health Organisation envoy’s advice to governments on the use of lockdowns to control […]
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