The West Coast region of the South Island has declared a state of emergency following torrential rain on Tuesday night […]
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Separating greenhouse gases in climate policy – Expert Reaction
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) has proposed the Government treat agricultural greenhouse gases differently to fossil fuel emissions […]
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Urgent changes to gun laws – Expert Reaction
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced urgent changes to gun legislation following last week’s mosque shootings. The ban covers all […]
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Muslim identity and experiences in New Zealand – Expert Reaction
Victims from Friday’s mosque shooting will begin to be buried this week. Fifty people died in the shooting and 31 […]
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Live-streaming of traumatic events – Expert Reaction
Fifty people have died in Christchurch following Friday’s shooting at two mosques. The alleged offender livestreamed the attack on Facebook […]
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Christchurch mosque attacks: gun control – Expert Reaction
Fifty people have died in Christchurch following Friday’s shooting at two mosques. Police say the alleged gunman, who appeared in […]
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Christchurch mosque attacks – Expert Reaction
Fifty people have died in Christchurch following Friday’s shooting at two mosques. People in central Christchurch have been urged to […]
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Call for moratorium on human genome editing – Expert Reaction
Scientists and ethicists from seven countries – including New Zealand – have called for a global moratorium on all clinical […]
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NZ suspends Boeing 737 MAX – Expert Reaction
The Civil Aviation Authority has temporarily suspended Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from travelling in and out of New Zealand. The move came after […]
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Prime Minister awards $1m in prizes for science
The Prime Minister has awarded five prizes totalling $1m to celebrate the achievements of current scientists and encourage scientists of […]
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