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Natural Health Bill a bitter pill – Julia Rucklidge
Writing in the New Zealand Herald, University of Canterbury Clinical psychologist Prof Julia Rucklidge outlines her concerns over legislation to control […]
Continue reading90-day law research widely covered – In the News
New research analysing the impact of a controversial 90-day trial period for new employees has been widely covered in the […]
Continue readingWhat can be done to stop lake snot? – Dr Marc Schallenberg
We need to fund more research into an algae clogging southern lakes says University of Otago’s Dr Marc Schallenberg on […]
Continue readingGovt cyber security spend welcome – Dr Ian Welch
In the New Zealand Herald Victoria University Wellington cyber security researcher Dr Ian Welch welcomes increased government investment in cyber […]
Continue readingLittle impact from 90-day hiring law – Expert reaction
Laws introducing a 90-day trial period for newly hired employees have had little impact on the labour market, finds new […]
Continue reading‘Very hot’ drinks probably cause cancer, coffee redeemed – Expert reaction
The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has found no conclusive evidence that coffee causes cancer but that drinking very hot […]
Continue readingUnstable countries a biosecurity threat – Expert reaction
New Zealand could dramatically reduce outbreaks of invasive species if it selectively chose its international trade partners, suggests new research. […]
Continue readingRecord year for HRC health funding – In the news
Woolly bandages, ear infections and e-cigarettes are just a few of the subjects to be investigated by recipients of funding […]
Continue readingArtificial light drowning out the stars – In the news
The “New World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness” published Science Advances this week reveals that the Milky Way is […]
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