The Chatham Albatross, one of the world’s most endangered birds, is no longer quite as endangered as once it was, […]
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Dom Post: Niwa looks beyond salmon to boost NZ fish farming options
Hamish Rutherford writes in the Dominion Post about NIWA’s work in developing new types of aquaculture, in order to be […]
Continue readingODT/NZPA: Varied interpretation of science led to lawsuit
Comvita New Zealand has pulled its research commission from the University of Waikato, instead giving it to the University of […]
Continue readingDom Post: Liquid waste cleaner all go
Catherine Harris writes in the Dominion Post about a new technology, being developed by Viclink, which is able to take […]
Continue readingODT: NZ researchers to seek out cycling secrets
Scientists at Massey University are looking to find out whether it’s better to sit, or stand, when cycling up a […]
Continue readingNBR: Short people at greater risk of heart disease
Scientists have found a link between height and heart disease: the shorter we are, the higher our risk, although the […]
Continue readingTVNZ/One News: Scientists work with farmers to cut emissions
In order to help farmers make the best greenhouse gas mitigation choices, NIWA scientists are travelling the country to learn […]
Continue readingODT/NZPA: Climate row undermining confidence, PM’s scientist says
In a speech given in Wellington last night, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor discussed how […]
Continue readingHRC: $81.88 million for health research
The Health Research Council (HRC) today announced an investment of $81.88 million into health research. The money, which will go […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Kids’ cold medicines warning
In response to concerns over the safety and effectiveness of some drugs aimed at children, the Ministry of Health has […]
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