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In the News

A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.

What’s the future of recreational fishing? – In the News

What’s the future of recreational fishing? – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 14 September 201614 February 2019

A new report from the New Zealand Initiative – the first of three – suggests recreational fishers might face greater […]

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Call to arms to avert climate change losses – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 12 September 201611 April 2018

A group of international scientists – including a New Zealander – is calling for a global effort to help predict […]

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Promising steps toward gonorrhoea vaccine – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 12 September 201611 April 2018

Researchers at the University of Auckland have found a vaccine used to protect Kiwis against Meningococcal B also provides some protection […]

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Science shines at awards

In the News  |  Published: 09 September 201612 September 2016

Four scientists were honoured on Thursday at an awards ceremony that also recognised one of New Zealand’s historic science stars.  […]

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Call for tighter rules on advertising food to kids – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 09 September 201611 April 2018

Researchers at the University of Auckland say New Zealand should adopt stricter criteria to stop the advertising of unhealthy foods […]

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Should NZ ban triclosan in antibacterial soaps? – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 07 September 201611 April 2018

Following the United States FDA banning some antibacterial products, like handsoaps, because they contain an environmentally-damaging ingredient – the debate […]

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Are we alone in the universe? – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 07 September 201611 April 2018

Ahead of a public talk by international experts on Great Barrier Island this weekend, NZ Herald science reporter Jamie Morton […]

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East Coast ‘quake and tsunami warning – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 02 September 201611 April 2018

An early morning earthquake off the coast of the East Cape was widely felt across the North Island and prompted […]

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Court upholds GMO ruling – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 01 September 201611 April 2018

The High Court has upheld a ruling allowing regional councils to determine whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be banned […]

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Sugar, diet and obesity – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 29 August 201611 April 2018

Kiwi scientists have been featured prominently in the media over the weekend discussing healthy diets and the role of sugar […]

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