An annual survey of frequent drug users has revealed that the internet is becoming an increasingly common tool for sourcing […]
Continue readingBlog
Otago top NZ research contributor in global index
The latest Nature Index puts the University of Otago at 303 in a global research ranking of thousands of universities, […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Medical cannabis products
Medical cannabis products such as Sativex and Epidolex have been in the headlines for months, with many patients pushing for […]
Continue readingClimate change already at work in NZ – Report – In the News
The impacts of climate change are already visible in New Zealand and will get worse unless drastic action is taken […]
Continue readingUPDATED: Is New Zealand a climate cheat? Expert reaction
New Zealand’s use of ‘hot air’ credits from Ukraine and Russia means we are cheating on our climate commitments, says […]
Continue readingQuakes in Ecuador & Japan – Expert reaction
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador on Saturday morning (NZT), centred near the coast, 170 km from the capital Quito. […]
Continue readingJapan 6.4 quake kills two, injures hundreds – In the News
A 6.4 magnitude quake struck the Japanese island of Kyushu this morning (New Zealand time), killing at least two people […]
Continue readingSnapshot of our internet usage – Expert reaction
Online privacy concerns and inequality in internet access are highlighted in the latest New Zealand data from the World Internet […]
Continue readingUPDATED: DHBs to control water fluoridation – In the News
The Government has announced planned legislation that will move responsibility for water fluoridation from local councils to District Health Boards. […]
Continue readingPacific origins for Brazil Zika outbreak? – Expert Reaction
The current Zika outbreak in Brazil may have had its origins in Polynesia, says new research speculating the virus was […]
Continue reading