From February 2026, GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD. The Medsafe […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Prescription psilocybin and over-the-counter melatonin – Expert Reaction
Medsafe has expanded access to the psychedelic drug psilocybin, and the sleep hormone melatonin. The change means melatonin will be available […]
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Nationwide census scrapped – Expert Reaction
New Zealand will replace its traditional nationwide census with a new data collection approach from 2030. Statistics Minister Dr Shane […]
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EPA’s glyphosate decision challenged in court – Expert Reaction
The Environmental Protection Authority is being taken to court over its decision not to re-assess the pesticide glyphosate. The Environmental Law […]
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Govt launches suicide prevention plan – Expert Reaction
A five-year plan aiming to tackle New Zealand’s “stubbornly high suicide rates” has been released today. The plan includes new strategies […]
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Plane crash in Ahmedabad – Expert Reaction
A 787 Dreamliner aircraft carrying 242 people crashed last night (NZ time) shortly after taking off in the city of […]
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Maths gender gap appears within kids’ first two school terms – Expert Reaction
New overseas research has found that gender disparities in maths performance in favour of boys show up as early as […]
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Data misuse and menstrual tracking apps – Expert Reaction
A Cambridge University report highlights all the ways menstrual tracking data can be misused. The report warns of numerous risks from data exploitation, […]
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Reviewing our strategy to go predator free by 2050 – Expert Reaction
Are New Zealand’s upcoming predator free goals on the right track? Should we stick with the current target species list […]
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Resource consent exemptions for granny flats and papakāinga – Expert Reaction
The government is asking for public feedback on proposed changes to how we can create more housing in Aotearoa, such […]
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