Four cases of measles have been confirmed in Canterbury this week, and one case in Auckland. The Ministry of Health has sent out an […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
New fire in the Tasman region – Expert Reaction
A new bush fire has broken out near Nelson, as warm and extremely dry conditions persist in the region. Police […]
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Rental standards for healthy homes – Expert Reaction
Landlords will have up to five years to install heaters, fans and insulation, under strict new standards to make rental […]
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Environment tax recommendations – Expert Reaction
Recommendations on greenhouse gases, water, solid waste, and transport were made last week by the Government’s Tax Working Group to […]
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Tenure review to end – Expert Reaction
The Government has confirmed it will end tenure review in the South Island high country. Land Information Minister Eugenie Sage confirmed […]
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Cannabis link to depression, anxiety and suicide – Expert Reaction
A new review investigates the link between cannabis use during adolescence and the risk of developing major depression, anxiety and suicidal […]
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Polytechnic merger – Expert Reaction
All 16 polytechnics will be merged into a single national institute after falling enrolments and multi-million dollar deficits have made […]
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Surgical sterilisation – Expert Reaction
The Hawke’s Bay DHB has reported inadequately-sterilised surgical equipment was potentially used on 55 patients. Blood-borne infectious diseases such as […]
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Nelson wildfire – Expert Reaction
A massive bush fire is burning near Nelson, which has experienced warm and extremely dry conditions this summer. Hundreds of hectares […]
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Fisheries management – Expert Reaction
Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash has proposed a series of changes to how fisheries are managed in New Zealand. The Government […]
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