Northland and Auckland have been deluged in heavy rain, with some areas receiving more than a month’s average rainfall in just […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Social media giants found liable for harming a child – Expert Reaction
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit in the US has found Meta and YouTube responsible for mental health harm to a young woman. […]
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Weedkiller may help ‘superbugs’ thrive, study suggests – Expert Reaction
A key weedkiller ingredient could help hospital ‘superbugs’ to spread, overseas research proposes. Scientists tested the antibiotic and glyphosate resistance […]
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New Predator Free 2050 strategy sees Wellington as NZ’s first predator-free city – Expert Reaction
Predator Free 2050 will increase its focus on eliminating predators alongside current suppression efforts, according to the new strategy released today. […]
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NZ’s new National Diabetes Roadmap – Expert Reaction
Health NZ’s Diabetes Roadmap released today includes plans for a National Diabetes Register. It also suggests creating new pathways to for people […]
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2025 one of the hottest years on record – Expert Reaction
The World Meteorological Organisation has confirmed 2025 as the second or third hottest year on record, and 2015-2025 as the […]
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Trapped air the likely cause of Moa Point failure – Expert Reaction
Trapped air bubbles causing wastewater to back up, are suspected to be behind the catastrophic failure of Wellington’s Moa Point […]
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How to deal with skyrocketing fuel prices – Expert Reaction
As the price of petrol continues to rise, experts weigh in on fuel saving methods, how to know if the […]
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Powerful new data centre approved in Southland – Expert Reaction
A data centre being described by the company behind it as an “AI factory” is set to become NZ’s second-biggest […]
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Covid inquiry phase two – Expert Reaction
The Royal Commission on COVID-19 has outlined more lessons on “making the best decisions in the worst of circumstances”. The […]
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