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Author: Sarah-Jane O'Connor

The Royal Society celebrates 150 years – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 06 April 201703 August 2018

Last night New Zealand’s research community, along with distinguished international guests, kicked off the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of […]

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Myrtle rust discovered on Raoul Island – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 April 201703 August 2018

DOC staff on the Kermadecs’ Raoul Island have confirmed the discovery of the fungal plant disease myrtle rust on pōhutukawa […]

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Typhoid outbreak in Auckland – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 03 April 201703 August 2018

An outbreak of typhoid in Auckland has sent at least ten people to hospital, with officials working to confirm another […]

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“Unacceptable” design flaw in Statistics House – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 31 March 201703 August 2018

Design standards and building laws will be reviewed following an investigation into structural damage to Statistics House in November’s Kaikōura […]

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Low-freq electromagnetic fields and ALS – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 March 201703 August 2018

A team from the Netherlands claim to have discovered a link between workplace exposure to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-MFs) […]

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Nicotine e-cigarettes legalised – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 March 201703 August 2018

Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner has announced the sale of nicotine e-cigarettes and e-liquid will be legalised. Controls will include […]

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Study show long-term effects of lead exposure – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 29 March 201703 August 2018

Lead exposure in childhood was linked to lower cognitive function, IQ and socioeconomic status, according to data from the Dunedin […]

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Rethink of hazards after Kaikoura earthquake – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 March 201703 August 2018

Last November’s Kaikoura earthquake will likely change the way scientists think about earthquake hazards in plate boundary zones, according to […]

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Prime Minister’s Science Prizes awarded to top researchers

In the News  |  Published: 21 March 201703 August 2018

The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes have been presented in Wellington today, dishing out a total of $1 million across five […]

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Kea infectious laughter – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 21 March 201721 March 2017

Cheeky behaviour in kea is par for the course, but new research has found that a specific squawk puts kea […]

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