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

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 April 201911 April 2019

One in seven New Zealanders did not fully complete the 2018 Census, according to information from Statistics New Zealand. Statistics […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 April 201912 April 2019

Following heavy rainfall and flooding on the West Coast, the Fox Glacier landfill became exposed through erosion, with rubbish spilling […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 April 2019

The Canterbury earthquakes had widespread adverse effects on mental health, according to a new review. University of Otago researchers reviewed […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 April 201915 April 2019

There were alarming headlines from the US over the weekend about a type of yeast that has been causing serious illness […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 April 2019

Researchers have found new evidence about what made some of New Zealand’s iconic birds flightless. The study, published today in Science, […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 03 April 201903 April 2019

On March 15, the Prime Minister released a roadmap for transitioning the Taranaki region from an oil and gas producer […]

Blog | Published: 02 April 201905 April 2019

Five new projects will be funded in the latest round of the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund. Grants ranging from […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 21 March 201913 March 2024

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced urgent changes to gun legislation following last week’s mosque shootings. The ban covers all […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 March 201919 March 2019

Fifty people have died in Christchurch following Friday’s shooting at two mosques. The alleged offender livestreamed the attack on Facebook […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 March 201913 March 2019

Kiwi students around the country are planning to strike on Friday to send a message to politicians about the urgency of […]