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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Mt Maunganui landslide review finds system failure – Expert Reaction
Tauranga City Council has released its external review into the Mount Maunganui landslide, finding that the hazard was known but never addressed. It […]
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Climate liability bill passes final reading – Expert Reaction
A bill preventing courts from finding certain types of liability for greenhouse gas emissions has passed its final reading. The government says this […]
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The impact of medical misinformation in NZ – Expert Reaction
Medical misinformation may delay treatment for children, a case report warns. The NZ study describes the case of a 9-year-old girl […]
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Science & Social Sciences curriculum updated – Expert Reaction
The government has released the new Science and Social Sciences curriculums for Years 0-10. The Science Media Centre asked experts to […]
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NZ going too slow on climate adaptation – Expert Reaction
NZ is not adapting fast enough to growing climate risks, leaving communites exposed to damage and costs, says a new report from the […]
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Vaping in pregnancy linked to infant deaths – Expert Reaction
An increasing proportion of unexplained infant deaths are happening while bed-sharing with parents, and a study suggests vaping has a […]
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AI creates microbe that could one day take down superbugs – Expert Reaction
Researchers have used AI to create a new phage (a virus that exclusively kills bacteria) that can kill resistant strains of E. coli bacteria. The […]
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Why does NZ allow weight-loss drug billboards? – Expert Reaction
The fine print on Wegovy billboards will have to be bigger after a recent complaint, but the ad wouldn’t exist at all if not […]
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More access to diabetes meds – Expert Reaction
From September, Pharmac will widen access to four treatments for people living with type 2 diabetes. Under the new criteria, access will […]
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