Sarah-Jane O'Connor, Author at Science Media Centre

In the News | Published: 16 June 201703 August 2018

More than half of three and four-year-old children in Auckland and Waikato attend early childhood centres where food is provided […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 14 June 201703 August 2018

People over 75 who take aspirin every day to prevent heart problems have a higher than expected risk of intestinal […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 13 June 201703 August 2018

Following the discovery of the parasite Bonamia ostreae in Stewart Island oyster farms, the Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a […]

In the News | Published: 12 June 201703 August 2018

New research from the University of Otago has shown that the flu is a major killer in New Zealand, with […]

In the News | Published: 09 June 201703 August 2018

There are concerns the iconic Bluff oyster could be decimated by a parasite discovered on Stewart Island. Bonamia ostreae has […]

Reflections on Science | Published: 08 June 201703 August 2018

Two environmental issues have dominated the news so far this election year, both focused on waterways, writes Massey University’s Associate […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 June 201703 August 2018

Just a couple of stubbies a night, or a glass or two of wine, could be damaging your brain, say […]

In the News | Published: 06 June 201703 August 2018

In the wake of US President Donald Trump withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement, Victoria University of Wellington […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 02 June 201703 August 2018

News this morning that US President Donald Trump has decided to pull the USA out of the Paris Agreement was […]

In the News | Published: 01 June 201703 August 2018

The Ministry for Primary Industries’ attempt to standardise the definition of mānuka honey has not been well received by some […]