A second major earthquake has struck Nepal. The 7.3 magnitude quake comes after the widespread destruction caused by the 7.8 […]
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Forestry scheme reboot – Expert reaction
The Government is restarting a forestry scheme that will pay landowners to plant forests, aiming to prevent erosion, improve water […]
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A heavy weekend road toll has sparked debate about how to improve road safety in New Zealand – is lowering […]
Continue readingGovernment revises earthquake proofing rules
The Government has revised rules on strengthening earthquake-prone buildings, tightening requirements for some regions while relaxing them in others. The changes […]
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A lot of science can be communicated in 90 seconds, which is why the SMC is helping researchers sum up […]
Continue readingProstate cancer survival rates in New Zealand grim
New Zealand men with advanced or metastatic prostate cancer need new treatment guidelines to ensure improved, more consistent and more equitable […]
Continue readingAnimal welfare laws shift – Expert reaction
A new law change in New Zealand recognises animals as having emotions and requires scientists to consider non-animal techniques before […]
Continue readingFiordland a hotspot for carbon burial – Expert reaction
New Zealand’s stunning Fiordland punches above its weight when it comes to storing organic carbon, according to a new analysis […]
Continue readingBird-feeding threatens native grey warbler
Garden bird-feeding directly influences the number of native and introduced bird species in a local area, according to new research […]
Continue readingKiwi volcano researcher elected to UK Royal Society
Wellington geologist Prof Colin Wilson has received one of the highest international honours in science, with his election as a […]
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