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Decline of the southern right whale – In the News
New research tracking the rapid decline and slow recovery of New Zealand’s southern right whale population has been widely covered […]
Continue readingNZ’s whales almost killed off – Expert Reaction
Relentless whaling decimated New Zealand’s southern right whale population to just a fraction of pre-whaling numbers by the start of […]
Continue readingShould NZ copy the UK sugar tax? – Expert reaction
The UK have announced plans to introduce a tax on sugary drinks. Should New Zealand follow suit? In the newly […]
Continue readingHealth Star Rating labels – Expert Reaction
The Government has this week launched the public awareness campaign for the new Health Star Rating front-of-pack labelling, aiming to […]
Continue readingKakapo genomes to be sequenced in world first – In the News
The Kakapo 125 Genomes Project, launched yesterday, will provide detailed genetic information necessary to minimise the loss of kakapo genetic […]
Continue readingConcussion, rugby and dementia focus of NZH investigation
The hidden lifelong impact of concussion and head injury in rugby has been thrust into the spotlight this week by […]
Continue readingAgriculture culprit behind methane rise – In the News
Increases in agriculture are the likely cause of a global rise in methane emissions over the last decade, according to […]
Continue readingFukushima and NZ: Five years later – Expert reaction
Five years on from the Fukushima meltdown, the SMC asks if we have seen any effects in New Zealand. And […]
Continue readingAlpine fault shifts greater than thought
The Alpine Fault running down the middle of the South Island has shifted more than previously thought. New research from […]
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