Ahead of the release of the revised Digital Strategy later this month, David Cunliffe explores how the New Zealand economy […]
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Obesity linked to childhood ‘clumsiness’
A paper published today in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) suggests that poor coordination in childhood is linked to an […]
Continue readingTB risk mainly from overcrowded houses
A wrap-up of media coverage of the research: TV3: Tuberculosis live and well in New Zealand Sunday Star TImes: Study […]
Continue readingWinter air pollution and the health impacts
A new research paper from the University of Otago’s Christchurch-based Respiratory Research Group. – Staying inside on smoggy days doesn’t save […]
Continue readingCameron Stewart: the phony war of climate science
Andrew Stewart’s column was published in The Australian on the 9th of August and can be found here. Some excerpts: […]
Continue readingResearchers plead for health research funding boost
New Zealand Herald: Medical schools slam lack of funds The report from Professor Ian Reid of the University of Auckland […]
Continue readingHerceptin debate reignited by funding decision
There has been extensive coverage of Pharmac’s decision released yesterday to maintain funding of the breast cancer drug trial at nine weeks […]
Continue readingAir Quality at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
With the 2008 Olympic Games fast approaching, some in the media are raising the issue of Beijing’s air quality and […]
Continue readingInternet usage: How do we compare to the Aussies?
The new Australian research highlights a number of differences in internet usage between New Zealand and Australia. For instance: The […]
Continue readingNIWA on a wet, wild but warm July
Key points: Temperature: Near or slightly above average for most of the country; Rainfall: Well above normal rainfall (more than […]
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