Expert Reactions

Olympics to require gene test for women athletes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 March 2026

The Olympic Committee will require women athletes to take a gene test showing they’re biologically female before they can compete. […]

What NZ experts want from global meeting on migratory animals – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 March 2026

Nearly a quarter of migratory species listed under a global convention are at risk of extinction, and the number is […]

Over a month’s rain in one day for upper North Island – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 March 202627 March 2026

Northland and Auckland have been deluged in heavy rain, with some areas receiving more than a month’s average rainfall in just […]

Social media giants found liable for harming a child – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 March 202627 March 2026

A first-of-its-kind lawsuit in the US has found Meta and YouTube responsible for mental health harm to a young woman. […]

Weedkiller may help ‘superbugs’ thrive, study suggests – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 March 202625 March 2026

A key weedkiller ingredient could help hospital ‘superbugs’ to spread, overseas research proposes. Scientists tested the antibiotic and glyphosate resistance […]

New Predator Free 2050 strategy sees Wellington as NZ’s first predator-free city – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 March 202626 March 2026

Predator Free 2050 will increase its focus on eliminating predators alongside current suppression efforts, according to the new strategy released today. […]