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Author: John Kerr

Climate science clear – NZ researchers

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 10 March 201510 March 2015

In the pages of the Dominion Post, New Zealand climate scientists David Wratt, James Renwick and Andy Reisinger  respond to […]

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Potential test for chronic fatigue syndrome – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 March 201505 March 2015

Newly discovered biomarkers could form the basis of a long sought-after blood test for chronic fatigue sufferers. Chronic fatigue syndrome, […]

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Better air quality monitoring needed – PCE

In the News  |  Published: 05 March 201528 March 2016

New Zealand air quality is good but could be better, says the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, calling on the […]

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Peanuts linked to lower heart disease deaths – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 March 201505 March 2015

Eating more peanuts is associated with a reduced risk of early death, especially from heart disease, according to a new […]

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The business of wildlife conservation – Wayne Linklater

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 03 March 201528 March 2016

Writing in the Dominion Post, Victoria University Wellington Associate Professor of Conservation Science Wayne Linklater looks at the economics of […]

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Big marine conservation questions – NZ Herald

In the News  |  Published: 03 March 2015

As part of a series on Seaweek 2015, New Zealand Herald science reporter Jamie Morten looks at the big questions […]

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Water fluoridation and underactive thyroid – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 February 201504 March 2015

Experts are challenging claims that water fluoridation is linked to higher than expected rates of hypothyroidism. A new study published […]

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Fruit fly incursion – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 February 201528 March 2016

Containment at early stages is critical, say experts commenting on the detection of Queensland fruit flies in Auckland. The flies, […]

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Kiwi diet pill claims – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 February 201528 March 2016

The company behind a new New Zealand weight loss product claim their latest clinical trial shows the pill works — […]

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Fruit fly find prompts Auckland lockdown

In the News  |  Published: 19 February 201519 February 2015

The discovery of solitary male Queensland fruit fly in the Grey Lynn area of Auckland has biosecurity authorities on high […]

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