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The ethics of caring for the orca Toa – Expert Reaction

The ethics of caring for the orca Toa – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 July 202120 July 2021

An intensive search for the pod of the stranded baby orca – named Toa – has continued daily for the last […]

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Animal welfare laws shift – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 May 201528 March 2016

A new law change in New Zealand recognises animals as having emotions and requires scientists to consider non-animal techniques before […]

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Govt rules out animal testing for legal highs

In the News  |  Published: 05 May 201403 September 2018

Prime Minister John Key has ruled out the use of animals in safety testing for new psychoactive substances. Speaking to […]

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‘Legal highs’ and animal testing – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 May 201428 March 2016

New psychoactive substances laws require manufacturers to provide evidence that their product poses a ‘low risk’ to consumers before they […]

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Ending animal testing in New Zealand – a response from scientists

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 07 December 201210 December 2012

An opinion piece in the NZ Herald this week challenged New Zealand to lead the world by banning animal testing outright. This […]

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Dr Mike King: Examining pork’s ethics

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 25 May 2009

Dr Mike King, an expert in animal science and ethical issues at the University of Otago, looks at the furore […]

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