Expert Reactions

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 July 202518 July 2025

Much has been made of the potential of genome engineering for “de-extinction”. But what about its potential to help existing […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 July 202527 August 2025

Less than two weeks remain for the public to have their say on sweeping proposals to change many aspects of […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 July 202510 July 2025

An overseas company has announced plans to “bring back” the South Island giant moa. Colossal Biosciences, working with Ngāi Tahu […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 08 July 202509 July 2025

The strategy released this afternoon is a signal of “unwavering support for private sector investment in AI,” the government says. The strategy […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 July 202508 July 2025

Warmer, saltier water from deep in the Southern Ocean has started rising to the surface, bringing up more carbon dioxide, […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 02 July 202504 July 2025

MethaneSAT lost contact with the ground on Friday 20 June, and mission operations learned today that it has also lost […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 July 202517 September 2025

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for the top of the South Island for Thursday. The warnings come as the region recovers […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 June 202527 June 2025

Drug testers have come across misrepresented pills within a seemingly legitimate blister pack, purchased on the black market. The pills […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 June 202527 June 2025

Cases of respiratory illnesses like Covid-19 and influenza have been creeping up as the days get colder. Hospitalisations for severe respiratory […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 24 June 202525 June 2025

From February 2026, GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD. The Medsafe […]