An international study has estimated deaths from air pollution will rise by about 60,000 globally by 2030 because of climate […]
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Cattle disease found in NZ – Expert Q&A
MPI is responding to the discovery of a cattle disease on a South Canterbury farm. Mycoplasma bovis is common internationally but this is the […]
Continue readingChief Science Advisor reports on youth suicide – In the News
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, has released a discussion paper on New Zealand’s youth suicide rate. […]
Continue readingGovernment announced results of ETS review – Expert Reaction
UPDATED: The Government has announced a package of changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) following a review of the system. Agriculture […]
Continue readingPolice issue warning about synthetic cannabis – Expert Reaction
The Chief Coroner and NZ Police have issued a warning following at least seven recent deaths in Auckland that they say appears […]
Continue readingAntidepressants during pregnancy and autism – Expert Reaction
A new study in the BMJ found a small increase in the rate of autism in children whose mothers took antidepressants […]
Continue readingAppendicitis when you’re older could be a sign of cancer – In the News
Getting appendicitis when you’re over 45 could be the first sign of underlying colorectal cancer, according to a study published […]
Continue readingAuckland’s volcanic past: temperamental and unpredictable – In the News
Auckland’s volcanic past has been punctuated by periods of heightened activity and thousands of years of silence, according to two […]
Continue readingTrans-Tasman approach suggested to tackle quad bike safety – In the News
Researchers in New Zealand and Australia examining the number of quad bike fatalities in both countries say there should be […]
Continue readingParis as a model for Auckland? – In the News
The French capital is styling itself as a leader in modern ways to fight climate change and become more resilient. […]
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