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Expert Reactions | Published: 09 August 202430 October 2024

Patents to exploit deep-sea marine organisms are increasing, according to a new study in Nature Sustainability. A new database of marine genes in […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 August 202417 December 2024

Public consultation on bringing back the practice of exporting live animals on ships is expected to start soon. The NZ […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 07 August 2024

Amid ongoing news coverage of medical staff shortages and drastic changes to Te Whatu Ora leadership, the SMC asked experts […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 August 2024

They’re not vapes, and they’re not cigarettes. So what are the heated tobacco products that have had their excise tax […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 August 2024

The Government will not sign up to new trans-Tasman standards on infant formula, which includes tougher labelling requirements. Under the […]

In the News | Published: 02 August 202402 August 2024

From the unique surf break at Teahupo’o to the incredible physics behind Simone Biles’ hardest moves, global coverage has done […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 August 2024

The Government has confirmed it will review the regulations around how agricultural and horticultural products are given the green tick […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 August 2024

Fourteen risk factors that come into play as early as childhood could impact your risk of developing dementia, according to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 31 July 2024

The global community needs to start lowering our methane emissions if we want to control the climate crisis, according to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 July 202426 July 2024

On Wednesday, the final report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State and Faith-Based Care was […]