Governments from around the world will convene in Colombia next week for the United Nations’ biodiversity summit (COP16). It is the first such […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Why New Zealanders avoid the news – Expert Reaction
Impact on mood and lack of trust are key reasons some Kiwis avoid the news, according to a new study. The […]
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Reef damage and small oil leaks from Manawanui wreck – Expert Reaction
Samoa’s Marine Pollution Advisory Committee (MPAC) has confirmed that the capsized HMNZS Manawanui is leaking residual oil from three locations. The oil leakage is […]
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Court of Inquiry launched into Manawanui sinking – Expert Reaction
The New Zealand Defence Force has announced details of its Court of Inquiry into the wreck of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa. A […]
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Air quality in Aotearoa – Expert Reaction
A report on Aotearoa’s air quality has been released today. The Ministry for the Environment and Statistics New Zealand has […]
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Manawanui sinks off coast of Samoa – Expert Reaction
New Zealand naval ship the HMNZS Manawanui ran aground near the southern coast of the island Upolu in Samoa before sinking on […]
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Mpox vaccine antibodies wane within a year – Expert Reaction
Antibodies from the mpox vaccine Jynneos appear to drop off after a few months, and boosters may be needed, according to […]
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‘Smokefree generation’ could slash lung cancer deaths – Expert Reaction
Creating a generation of people who never smoke could prevent 1.2 million deaths from lung cancer globally, according to new […]
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Reforming building consents – Expert Reaction
The government wants to streamline the current system, which involves 67 Building Consent Authorities across the motu. The options under consideration […]
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Puberty blocker prescribing rates in NZ – Expert Reaction
The rate of new prescriptions of puberty-delaying medicines for youth with gender dysphoria in New Zealand has decreased since 2021, according to new […]
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