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Author: Sarah-Jane O'Connor

Vaccinations are part of a ‘bigger picture’ – Cathy Stephenson

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 01 June 201703 August 2018

The immense polarisation of opinions on immunisation has been highlighted through the response to Dr Lance O’Sullivan’s protest of an […]

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Practical ways to change the ETS – Expert Reaction + Q&A

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 May 201731 May 2017

Practical changes to New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) would ensure emitters reduce their greenhouse gases quicker than the current […]

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Native birds in dire straits – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 May 201703 August 2018

A new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment highlights the desperate situation for many native birds, despite concerted […]

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Inside the immunotherapy revolution – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 30 May 201703 August 2018

New Zealand researchers are at the forefront of the latest war on cancer: immunotherapy. NZ Herald science reporter Jamie Morton […]

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BUDGET 2017: Science and research

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 May 201703 August 2018

The Government has released this year’s Budget, with $250 million earmarked for science and innovation initiatives. This page will be […]

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Yellow-eyed penguins could disappear from mainland – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 17 May 201703 August 2018

One of New Zealand’s iconic species, the yellow-eyed penguin or hoiho, could disappear from the mainland within decades unless there […]

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Antibiotic resistance a concern in NZ – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 17 May 201703 August 2018

New Zealand isn’t insulated from the global problem of antimicrobial resistance, concludes the latest expert advice paper from the Royal […]

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NHS services hit by cyber-attack – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 May 201703 August 2018

News broke over the weekend that a ransomware cyber attack had hit an estimated 200,000 victims across 150 countries, which […]

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Myrtle rust arrives on mainland – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 04 May 201703 August 2018

Following last month’s discovery of myrtle rust on Raoul Island pōhutukawa, the fungal disease has now been detected in Kerikeri […]

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Climate change and insurance – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 April 201703 August 2018

The extent to which climate change threatens New Zealand’s coastal housing will depend on insurance options available to homeowners, according to […]

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