Expert Q&A

What to know before becoming a new greyhound owner – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 12 December 2024

With the greyhound racing industry coming to an end, most of the 3,000 current racing dogs will be put up for […]

What’s the difference between NZ’s bird flu and overseas strains? – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 11 December 2024

Several strains of highly pathogenic bird flu have been found around the globe, and now in New Zealand. The virus […]

The Royal Commission on COVID-19 Lessons Learned – SMC Media Briefing

Expert Q&A | Published: 28 November 202410 March 2026

The Science Media Centre held a media briefing with Professor Tony Blakely to discuss Phase One of the Royal Commission […]

Major Pacific climate report launched at COP29 – Media Briefing

Expert Q&A | Published: 12 November 202430 October 2025

The largest Pacific climate adaptation study is being launched by NZ and Pacific researchers, right as the COP29 global climate conference officially opens. The […]

Can contact sports cause a degenerative brain condition? – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 10 October 2024

Researchers are working to understand how often contact sports like rugby can lead to players developing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). The condition […]