Following the magnitude 7.5 earthquake near Kaikoura on Monday morning, people are likely to feel rattled especially during numerous aftershocks. […]
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Antibacterial products banned in the US – Expert Q&A
A substance found in many antibacterial consumer products – like handsoaps and toothpaste – has been banned from some products […]
Continue readingLocal councils, medical trials and GMOs – Expert Q&A
UPDATED: Medical trials involving genetically modified vaccines and other GM treatments will still be allowed under planning changes Auckland and […]
Continue readingEast Cape earthquake and tsunami warning – Expert Q&A
An early morning earthquake off the coast of the East Cape rattled many from their beds and sparked a tsunami warning. […]
Continue readingExpert Q&A: Aquifers, groundwater and how contaminations can occur
A campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North affected an estimated 4000 people, sent dozens to the emergency department and sparked an […]
Continue readingExpert Q&A: Zika virus and the Rio Olympics
With the Rio Olympics kicking off, the SMC gathered background information on the Zika virus to aid in any reporting […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Medical cannabis products
Medical cannabis products such as Sativex and Epidolex have been in the headlines for months, with many patients pushing for […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Climate change and the Pacific
With a warmer future set to hit our Pacific neighbours hardest, is there still a chance to turn the tide? The […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: Paris & climate talks
International representatives are meeting in Paris this month to negotiate an agreement aimed at keeping the Earth’s warming climate in […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: 1080 & predator control – where to from here?
The predator control poison 1080 is not without controversy — but it’s the best thing we’ve got, say scientists meeting […]
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