The Cook Islands declared a dengue outbreak in Rarotonga last week. Other Pacific nations including Sāmoa, Tonga, and Fiji are […]
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Science kits launched, curriculum overhaul to come – Expert Reaction
The new national Science Curriculum is expected to become available later this year, after a rewrite was paused in 2024. […]
Continue readingHopes for UN Ocean Conference – Expert Reaction
The third UN Ocean Conference in France next month will focus on the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. […]
Continue readingTeen dies after controversial tackle game – Expert Reaction
A teenager has died after suffering a head injury while playing a private “run it straight-style” tackle game in Palmerston North. […]
Continue readingBudget 2025: Science system funding – Expert Reaction
Amid this year’s science sector reforms, the 2025 Budget includes money for the establishment of three new Public Research Organisations and a […]
Continue readingProposed increase to glyphosate limits – Expert Reaction
NZ Food Safety has proposed changing the residue limits allowed in food for several agricultural compounds. The proposed amendments change or […]
Continue readingShould we ban social media for under-16s? – Expert Q&A
The government is investigating a ban on those under 16 using social media. The draft bill is modelled on Australian laws […]
Continue readingGlobal pandemic treaty set to be adopted by World Health Assembly – Expert Reaction
A global pandemic treaty is expected to be adopted by the World Health Assembly, which starts next week. Governments from across the globe agreed […]
Continue readingEleven finalists emerge for 2025 Science Journalism Awards
Update (18 June 2025): Congratulations to Kate Newton and Fox Meyer, who won the Established and Emerging Journalist categories, respectively, […]
Continue readingMeasles exposure on Auckland ferries – Expert Reaction
Alerts have been issued after an Auckland ferry worker tested positive for measles last week. The worker was infectious while on board […]
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