The government will soon introduce a standalone Act to allow major infrastructure projects to bypass lengthy resource consenting processes. The fast-track regime is […]
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Tracking the world’s methane emissions from space – Expert Reaction
The MethaneSAT satellite is set to launch soon, with its mission control to be based in Aotearoa. The project is […]
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Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 health issues – Expert Reaction
A new research review reports links between greater consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of 32 damaging health […]
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Bird flu arrives in mainland Antarctica – Expert Reaction
The H5N1 virus continues its global spread, having recently been found for the first time ever in mainland Antarctica. Avian […]
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Māori Health Authority to be disestablished – Expert Reaction
Parliament will today attempt to consider all three stages of a bill to scrap Te Aka Whai Ora – the […]
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EPA says ‘null segregants’ aren’t GMOs – Expert Reaction
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has just clarified that certain organisms, known as null segregants, are not considered genetically modified […]
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The return of pseudoephedrine – Expert Reaction
A just introduced bill aims to bring back over-the-counter sales of a cold and flu drug in NZ pharmacies. Drugs […]
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Regulating genetic technologies in Aotearoa – Expert Q&A
The Government plans to overhaul restrictions on the use of gene editing and other genetic technologies in New Zealand, and […]
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Port Hills fire – Expert Reaction
Fire crews are responding to a large vegetation fire in the Port Hills near Christchurch. Fire and Emergency New Zealand […]
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First UN report on the state of the world’s migratory species – Expert Reaction
A landmark UN report paints a grim picture of the state of migratory wild animals worldwide, including those that travel through New […]
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