There are reports of nearly 100 deaths following a magnitude 6.5 earthquake that struck near Aceh, in Indonesia, late Tuesday […]
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Whitebait fishery isn’t being monitored – In the News
As another whitebait season ends, scientists say we can’t tell whether the fishery is sustainable because there are no measurements […]
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Is whitebaiting sustainable? Expert Reaction
The whitebait season closed around most of the country last week, with several regions reporting ‘lacklustre’ catch this year. The […]
Continue readingEffects of Kaikoura quake evident – In the News
Three weeks after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the South Island, isolating the coastal town of Kaikoura and shutting buildings […]
Continue readingSummer arrives along with Antarctic research – In the News
With the summer season kicking off, it’s not all BBQs and beaches: many scientists are heading south for the Antarctic […]
Continue readingKiwi scientists’ diabetes breakthrough – In the News
New Zealand researchers have uncovered a new mechanism that controls how insulin is released in the body, raising hopes for […]
Continue readingLawmakers must keep up with the pace of changing technology – Michelle Dickinson
With technology advancing at breakneck speed, we risk foundering on ethical and legal decisions, writes Dr Michelle Dickinson – aka […]
Continue readingEveryone agrees NZ needs a better tsunami warning system. But what? – Jane Cunneen
Following the magnitude 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake, much has been said about the confusion around tsunami warnings and what a solution […]
Continue readingBan sunbeds to reduce skin cancer rates – In the News
A new study from University of Otago researchers suggests banning sunbed services in New Zealand would help reduce skin cancer […]
Continue readingSilent killer’s revival needs urgent action – Peter Saxton
Last year New Zealand recorded the highest number of annual HIV diagnoses ever – we need to evolve and modernise […]
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