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
The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes have been presented in Wellington today, dishing out a total of $1 million across five […]
Continue readingKea infectious laughter – In the News
Cheeky behaviour in kea is par for the course, but new research has found that a specific squawk puts kea […]
Continue readingOECD rates NZ’s environmental performance – Expert Reaction
The OECD’s latest report on New Zealand’s environmental performance warns that the country’s growth is starting to show environmental limits, […]
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European Chemicals Agency doesn’t classify glyphosate as a carcinogen – Expert Reaction
The European Chemicals Agency Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) has concluded that the available scientific evidence did not meet the […]
Continue readingGeoNet takes to Facebook Live for Kaikoura update – In the News
Tuesday marked four months since the November 14 Kaikoura earthquake, which caused widespread damage and disruption along the east coast […]
Continue readingDebate over Dunedin sea level rise figures – In the News
Houses in South Dunedin are at risk of sea level rise, but there has been debate over figures suggesting thousands […]
Continue readingNZ doesn’t need to ban unvaccinated kids from childcare – Nikki Turner
Should New Zealand follow the Australian ‘no jab, no pay’ model to boost immunisation rates? Nikki Turner from the Immunisation […]
Continue readingFlushing out Auckland’s drug use – In the News
Methamphetamine is the most commonly detected illegal drug in Auckland, according to a study that examined drugs flushed into the wastewater. […]
Continue readingNewsroom launches and The Project features science – In the News
New spots for science in New Zealand news, with launch of Newsroom and The Project and a special climate section […]
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