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Ancient NZ penguin was as tall as a human – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 December 201711 April 2018

A fossil penguin discovered in New Zealand has been identified as a new species and it was so tall it […]

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Scientists examine colossal squid at Te Papa

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 September 201428 March 2016

Scientists from Te Papa and AUT University have dissected a colossal squid, streamed live online earlier today, to find out more […]

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Te Papa’s restructuring- Campbell Live

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 14 May 201314 May 2013

Te Papa, the National Museum of New Zealand, is undergoing restructuring both in terms of staff and the housing of […]

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Possum teeth may pinpoint origins of preserved Maori heads – study

In the News  |  Published: 19 January 201219 January 2012

Waikato University researcher Nicky Cameron has proven that new technology could be used to help pin down the origins of […]

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