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GPs

Mantle’s melting moment – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 06 July 201703 August 2018

New Zealand scientists have used GPS data to better understand how the Earth’s mantle is melting deep below the North […]

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GP Survey explores end of life decisions – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 July 201528 March 2016

A new survey of New Zealand GPs shows that many make decisions about end of life care that may indirectly […]

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Sheepdogs round up the rules for crowd control

In the News  |  Published: 28 August 201428 March 2016

Scientists have found two simple rules behind how sheepdogs manage to round up and move sheep so efficiently, which they […]

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Survey provides health check for New Zealand

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 December 201213 December 2012

The results of the latest National Health Survey have been released, providing a snapshot of the health of New Zealand […]

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Solar storm – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 March 201209 March 2012

Two solar flares that occurred on the sun on 7 March have caused a large cloud of charged particles (a […]

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TVNZ/One News/Closeup: Warning over the danger of GPS devices

In the News  |  Published: 10 August 2010

An Australian researcher believes that using GPS devices in cars can be as dangerous as using mobile phones. Professor Mark […]

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Gisborne Herald: Farms can thrive with tech

In the News  |  Published: 05 July 2010

Looking at the use by farmers of GPS and RFID, a local researcher has found that despite the productivity gains […]

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NZPA/3News: One fifth of NZ babies not immunised

In the News  |  Published: 29 April 2010

Up to 20% of kiwi babies are falling through the gaps and failing to be immunised, for reasons including poor […]

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