An analysis of over 6.5 million cardiovascular disease hospitalisations in six countries, including NZ, finds a persistent increased risk of hospitalisations after […]
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Offshore oil & gas exploration ban set to be overturned – Expert Reaction
The 2018 ban on offshore oil and gas exploration is facing a repeal, with part of the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill […]
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NZ’s early morning tsunami alerts – Expert Reaction
Many New Zealanders awoke at 6:30 am to a tsunami alert blaring from their phones, after yesterday’s magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Russia […]
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Draft geothermal strategy for NZ – Expert Reaction
The government is proposing to double geothermal energy use by 2040 to “accelerate energy resilience.” Its just-launched draft geothermal strategy […]
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Magnitude 8.8 quake east of Russia – Expert Reaction
An estimated magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s eastern coast has resulted in tsunami warnings across much of the Pacific. New […]
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Global study finds 4-day work week linked to improved wellbeing – Expert Reaction
A four-day work week is linked to improved employee wellbeing and job satisfaction, according to trials in over 140 organisations […]
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Opening up highly productive land for housing – Expert Reaction
The Government is proposing to open up some of Aotearoa’s most highly productive agricultural land to make it available for […]
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Landmark climate change case this week – Expert Reaction
The International Court of Justice will be delivering its advisory opinion on what obligations countries have to address the impacts […]
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Campylobacter infections in Aotearoa – Expert Q&A
A recent briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre finds that, based on hospitalisation rates, campylobacter infections have increased nearly […]
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Is gene editing the next frontier of conservation? – Expert Reaction
Much has been made of the potential of genome engineering for “de-extinction”. But what about its potential to help existing […]
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