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Rising HIV cases in Fiji – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 21 October 202529 October 2025

A panel of representatives from the Asia-Pacific region will discuss how to scale up solutions to an alarming surge in HIV cases, during a WHO […]

First-ever research conference led by AI – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 October 2025

How does AI perform at a scholarly conference? Researchers will find out this week, when an online conference will host […]

NZ’s first Climate Adaptation Framework – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 October 202516 October 2025

The Government has laid out its long-term approach to prepare New Zealand for the changing climate ahead. The just-released National […]

Committee recommendations on the Gene Tech Bill – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 October 2025

The Gene Technology Bill continues to make its way through Parliament following feedback from the Health Select Committee. The long-awaited […]

Big shakeup for NZ’s research funding – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 14 October 202515 October 2025

The Government will consolidate decision-making for New Zealand’s science research funding as part of its new science system strategy. Research […]

NZ’s new targets to manage its methane emissions – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 October 202513 October 2025

The government will shrink its 2050 methane emissions targets to a lower range of reduction than what’s currently legislated, and it will not […]

Pacific climate adaptation research in focus – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 10 October 2025

Climate researchers from across the Pacific will be gathering in Ōtautahi Christchurch next week to discuss the impact of our […]

New report says drug laws are a ‘failure’ – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 October 202510 October 2025

The Drug Foundation says our current laws are worsening drug addiction, overdose, deaths and criminalisation. Their report released today, Safer […]

Scientists strive to stop wilding pines – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 09 October 2025

Wilding pines are increasingly smothering the scenic landscapes and farms of Aotearoa, shading out native species, and creating fuel for […]

Adapting to NZ’s extreme climate futures – Media Briefing

Expert Q&A | Published: 08 October 2025

Top scientists and officials from around the world are gathering in Christchurch, urging action to adapt to cascading risks from climate-fuelled storms, […]

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