As the effects of climate change become more apparent and severe, what steps will we be forced to take to […]
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Chilean volcanic activity – a closer look
As fluctuating ash plumes ground flights in New Zealand and Australia, a clearer picture of the volcanic activity in Chile […]
Continue readingSleep & stillbirth study draws media attention
The publication of a New Zealand study examining the link between sleep habits and stillbirth in pregnancy has received strong […]
Continue readingNo health threat from Chilean volcano ash – experts
In response to queries from worried parents, experts has have issued an explanation of why New Zealanders don’t need to […]
Continue readingEarthquake risk in Christchurch
Following Mondays two damaging aftershocks, Christchurch is starting — once more — the arduous task of clean up. But are […]
Continue readingExperts respond: Maternal sleep habits and stillbirth risk
A New Zealand study published today in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has examined whether snoring, sleep position, and other sleep […]
Continue readingResilience in wake of ongoing quakes – expert advice
Continuing large aftershocks that shook Christchurch this week — the biggest a magnitude 6.3 quake — have caused significant damage […]
Continue readingSeismologists on Christchurch quakes
Following yesterday’s two earthquakes in Canterbury, the media sought out experts to explain what happened and, perhaps more importantly, was […]
Continue readingEnd debate on 1080 – NZ Herald Editorial
An editorial in today’s New Zealand Herald acknowledges the shortcomings of 1080 but ultimately recognises the findings of the comprehensive […]
Continue readingChristchurch hit by powerful aftershocks
Christchurch was struck by two strong aftershocks this afternoon. Details of the severity and the extent of damage continue to […]
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