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Expert Reactions

A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.

No genomic evidence for ‘ecocide’ on Rapa Nui – Expert Reaction

No genomic evidence for ‘ecocide’ on Rapa Nui – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 September 202419 September 2024

New genomic research rejects a contentious theory that ancient inhabitants of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) experienced population declines due to […]

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Provisional approval of mpox vaccine in NZ – Expert Reaction

Provisional approval of mpox vaccine in NZ – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 11 September 202413 September 2024

An mpox vaccine has been given provisional approval by Medsafe. The Government says it has stood up a national-level Incident […]

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New mpox case linked to Queenstown Festival – Expert Reaction

New mpox case linked to Queenstown Festival – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 September 202419 September 2024

A new case of mpox in New Zealand appears to be linked to the Queenstown Winter Pride event in August. […]

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Avian flu’s spread to remote Antarctic islands – Expert Reaction

Avian flu’s spread to remote Antarctic islands – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 September 2024

New research has detailed the extent of how the highly pathogenic avian flu virus H5N1 rapidly spread into wildlife on […]

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Mobile phones not linked to brain cancers, WHO-commissioned review finds – Expert Reaction

Mobile phones not linked to brain cancers, WHO-commissioned review finds – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 September 2024

A new systematic review of 63 research studies has found no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer […]

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Changes to NZ’s energy sector – Expert Reaction

Changes to NZ’s energy sector – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 August 2024

The Government is moving forward with new and previously announced changes to New Zealand’s energy sector. The previously signalled intention […]

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Volcanic ash from Whakaari halts flights – Expert Reaction

Volcanic ash from Whakaari halts flights – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 August 2024

Volcanic ash from an eruption on Whakaari/White Island caused flight delays and cancellations for airports in the Bay of Plenty […]

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Alcohol and gambling risks may be higher among NZ’s pro rugby players – Expert Reaction

Alcohol and gambling risks may be higher among NZ’s pro rugby players – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 August 2024

Professional rugby players may have a higher risk of drinking and gambling problems compared to the general population, according to […]

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New definition of GM food proposed – Expert Reaction

New definition of GM food proposed – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 August 202411 December 2024

Food safety regulator Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is holding a second round of public consultation on a new […]

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Gene tech rule changes – Expert Reaction

Gene tech rule changes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 August 202411 December 2024

The Government is moving forward on its intentions to overhaul restrictions on the use of gene editing and other genetic […]

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