Josh Reich writes in the Nelson Mail about international work including New Zealand researchers which aims to predict and prevent […]
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Auckland environmental scorecard published
A comprehensive snapshot of Auckland’s air, land, water quality and biodiversity — the State of the Environment report — was […]
Continue readingRadio NZ: Space scientist Sir Ian Axford dies
New Zealand scientist Sir Ian Axford has died aged 77. He worked on space probes, and was an expert on […]
Continue readingDom Post: Carnivorous sea sponge gives prey the kiss of death
Paul Easton writes in the Dom Post about a newly-discovered carnivorous sea sponge, first found on the Macquarie Ridge. The […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Humble yam new weapon in treatment of brain injuries
Jarrod Booker writes in the NZ Herald that the yam has been found to produce progesterone. This finding is of […]
Continue readingTVNZ/NZPA: New products offer hope to smokers
University of Otago researchers have approved two nicotine replacement therapies not commonly available at present. They also aim to research […]
Continue readingWho’s reporting science-related issues in New Zealand?
New Zealand has some fine science and environment reporters reporting for print, television and radio. Based all over the country, […]
Continue readingDom Post/NZPA: Non-lethal whale research trip a success
The NIWA ship Tangaroa has arrived back in Wellington harbour after 6 weeks at sea, and has data that its […]
Continue readingDom Post: Editorial: Science a challenge for the Budget
An editorial in the Dominion Post examines Government’s focus on science and innovation, and in particular the actions it has […]
Continue readingVaccine safety experts blast media reporting on Gardasil
Several recent media reports have questioned the safety record of Gardasil, the human papiloma virus (HPV) vaccine offered free-of-charge to […]
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