Tehnuka Ilanko, Author at Science Media Centre

Worsening groundwater pollution shows our long-term water problems – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 April 202609 April 2026

Over a third of NZ’s monitored groundwaters saw a rise in nitrate levels in the last two decades, likely because […]

NZ’s research priorities shift towards advanced tech – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 02 April 202602 April 2026

A new report to the Prime Minister recommends moving more of NZ’s science funding into advanced technology. The recommendations, made […]

Should I get a COVID booster? – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 01 April 202602 April 2026

Health NZ’s latest vaccination advice for health professionals says COVID boosters are no longer needed for most adults aged 30 […]

More protection for migrating animals after global meeting – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 31 March 202631 March 2026

Forty animals, including several types of seabirds and sharks, will gain protection under the UN Convention on the Conservation of […]

Olympics to require gene test for women athletes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 March 2026

The Olympic Committee will require women athletes to take a gene test showing they’re biologically female before they can compete. […]

Social media giants found liable for harming a child – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 March 202627 March 2026

A first-of-its-kind lawsuit in the US has found Meta and YouTube responsible for mental health harm to a young woman. […]

Weedkiller may help ‘superbugs’ thrive, study suggests – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 March 202625 March 2026

A key weedkiller ingredient could help hospital ‘superbugs’ to spread, overseas research proposes. Scientists tested the antibiotic and glyphosate resistance […]

New Predator Free 2050 strategy sees Wellington as NZ’s first predator-free city – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 March 202626 March 2026

Predator Free 2050 will increase its focus on eliminating predators alongside current suppression efforts, according to the new strategy released today. […]