Yesterday’s landslip that blocked State Highway 1 into Wellington has been cleared away, but how did it happen and are […]
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Major slip blocks highway into Wellington – Expert reaction
Commuters heading north out of the capital face major delays getting home as a result of this afternoon’s landslip, which […]
Continue readingMeningococcal B vaccine protects against gonorrhoea – In the News
Finally, we’re catching a bit of a break in the battle against drug-resistant infectious diseases. A New Zealand study has […]
Continue readingWeeds head for the hills as climate warms – In the News
As temperatures rise, plants head up mountainsides, with weeds spreading to higher altitudes twice as fast as their native counterparts, […]
Continue readingBaby-led weaning leads to less fussy eaters – In the News
Research from the University of Otago suggests that letting babies feed themselves solid foods appears to lead to them being […]
Continue readingWhat if cannabis was legal? – In the News
With Green MP Julie Anne Genter’s medicinal cannabis bill due to be debated in Parliament, the issue of legalisation is […]
Continue readingSupreme Court rejects Ruataniwha appeal – Expert Reaction
The Supreme Court has denied an appeal to allow a land swap for the proposed Ruataniwha Dam project in the […]
Continue readingSugar consumption and childhood allergies — Expert Reaction
Higher levels of sugar consumption during pregnancy might lead to an increased risk of allergic asthma and allergies in the […]
Continue readingSupreme Court denies Ruataniwha Dam appeal – In the News
The Supreme Court has denied an appeal to allow a land swap for the proposed Ruataniwha Dam project in the […]
Continue readingMantle’s melting moment – In the News
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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