Expert Reactions

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 November 202520 November 2025

A long-term US study shows water fluoridation at recommended levels doesn’t reduce cognitive ability, with kids who drank such water […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 19 November 202519 November 2025

Ultra-processed foods are becoming dominant in our diets, causing a surge in diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression, say a […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 November 202518 November 2025

Six children’s coloured sand products are being recalled after they were found to be contaminated with asbestos. The government is […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 November 202514 November 2025

Native creatures and habitats across Tongariro National Park have been disrupted by a massive 3,000 hectare blaze. The Department of […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 November 2025

People are more likely to age faster if they only speak one language, a new study shows. Researchers looked at […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 November 202505 November 2025

Among several changes announced last night, the Government says the Climate Change Commission won’t be required to advise on emissions […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 October 202531 October 2025

With measles spreading in the community and vaccination coverage too low to stop it, a national immunisation week starting on […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 October 202530 October 2025

The 30th UN climate conference will run from 10-21 November local time in Belém, Brazil. Key issues for COP30 include limiting global […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 October 202531 October 2025

The new national science curriculum up to Year 10 has been released for consultation. It divides teaching into two ‘strands’: Physical […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 24 October 202524 October 2025

A 13-year-old in New Zealand has undergone major surgery after swallowing 80–100 small neodymium magnets purchased on Temu. That’s despite […]