A long-term US study shows water fluoridation at recommended levels doesn’t reduce cognitive ability, with kids who drank such water […]
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Asbestos-contaminated kids’ play sand recalled – Expert Reaction
Six children’s coloured sand products are being recalled after they were found to be contaminated with asbestos. The government is […]
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NZ’s climate law to change – Expert Reaction
Among several changes announced last night, the Government says the Climate Change Commission won’t be required to advise on emissions […]
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What you should know ahead of Measles Immunisation Week – Expert Reaction
With measles spreading in the community and vaccination coverage too low to stop it, a national immunisation week starting on […]
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COP30 to focus on limiting warming, climate finance – Expert Reaction
The 30th UN climate conference will run from 10-21 November local time in Belém, Brazil. Key issues for COP30 include limiting global […]
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New science curriculum – Expert Reaction
The new national science curriculum up to Year 10 has been released for consultation. It divides teaching into two ‘strands’: Physical […]
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Changes to childhood vaccine recommendations in the US – Expert Reaction
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting to review childhood vaccine recommendations in the US. The committee has already […]
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Repeat head knocks may damage young athletes’ brains – Expert Reaction
Young contact sports players’ brains can show signs of damage years before symptoms of long-term brain disease appear, a small US study […]
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Gravitational wave study confirms NZ scientist’s black hole theory – Expert Reaction
International researchers who studied the merging of two black holes say their new observations match theories developed by Stephen Hawking and […]
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Fishing net ban to protect hoiho – Expert Reaction
An emergency set net fishing ban to protect yellow-eyed penguins around the Otago Peninsula begins at 5 pm today. The […]
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