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In the News

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

Anaesthetists conference far from sleep-inducing

In the News  |  Published: 02 May 201602 May 2016

Exercise, strokes and chronic pain are just a few of the topics covered at a trans-tasman conference for anaesthetists in […]

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Opportunities to act now on climate change – report

In the News  |  Published: 27 April 201603 May 2017

There are numerous ways New Zealand can tackle climate change, says a new report, but we must act now. The […]

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Drug survey reveals rise of internet dealers – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 21 April 201621 April 2016

An annual survey of frequent drug users has revealed that the internet is becoming an increasingly common tool for sourcing […]

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Climate change already at work in NZ – Report – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 19 April 201603 May 2017

The impacts of climate change are already visible in New Zealand and will get worse unless drastic action is taken […]

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Japan 6.4 quake kills two, injures hundreds – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 15 April 201603 May 2017

A 6.4 magnitude quake struck the Japanese island of Kyushu this morning (New Zealand time), killing at least two people […]

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UPDATED: DHBs to control water fluoridation – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 13 April 201615 April 2016

The Government has announced planned legislation that will move responsibility for water fluoridation from local councils to District Health Boards. […]

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Ten science successes profiled in the Herald on Sunday

In the News  |  Published: 11 April 201618 April 2016

In a two-page spread in the Herald on Sunday, science journalist Jamie Morton lays out ten New Zealand science and […]

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‘Peak Antibiotics’ documentary on Prime

In the News  |  Published: 07 April 201613 June 2016

The NZ On Air-funded documentary Peak Antibiotic, which aired on Prime this week, tells the story of antibiotic resistance and […]

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Human sacrifice built complex societies – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 05 April 201603 May 2017

Ritual human sacrifice played a central role in helping those at the top of the social hierarchy maintain power over […]

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Academics push for sugary drinks tax – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 04 April 201603 May 2017

In open letter published this weekend, public health researchers are calling on the Government to introduce a tax on sugary […]

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