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Expert Reactions | Published: 07 August 202607 August 2026

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 […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 August 202607 August 2026

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 […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 August 202606 August 2026

From September, Pharmac will widen access to four treatments for people living with type 2 diabetes. Under the new criteria, access will […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 August 202605 August 2026

A UK inquiry into common parasite treatments for pets finds their widespread use “is not supported by robust scientific evidence.” […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 August 202604 August 2026

An Italian study finds children who joined social media as pre-teens had worse grades in Italian and maths tests – but they […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 31 July 202631 July 2026

Batteries and smart appliances could help save NZ’s energy users billions of dollars in energy demand, allowing sectors like road […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 July 202631 July 2026

The government has accepted nearly all of the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic. The response […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 July 202623 July 2026

The latest emissions reduction monitoring report says we’re running out of time to meet our targets. Farming, electricity, and transport are […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 July 202620 July 2026

The kāhu (swamp harrier hawk) – found in the Wairarapa – is the second case of bird flu in NZ and the first […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 July 202623 July 2026

A strong earthquake last night near Te Anau was followed by a tsunami warning and aftershocks. The tsunami warning, issued […]