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When it comes to new words, size matters. An Australian-based study of 20 Polynesian languages, including New Zealand Maori, suggests […]
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A one-day workshop that gives you the skills to harness off the shelf tools to create short animated videos showcasing […]
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Is GM food safe to eat? Are humans responsible for climate change? Should we use animals in research? The views […]
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Women whose bodies have high levels of hormone mimicking chemicals found in plastics, personal-care products, common household items and the […]
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Experts say that the fire that destroyed around 300 hectares of forest and tussock at the Flock Hill Station in […]
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New Zealand and Australian scientists are about to hunt some of the biggest predators in the icy Southern Ocean – […]
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Cheaper petrol prices may be great for Kiwis filling up at the pump, but what are the wider implications of […]
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Most fish oil supplements sold in New Zealand contain less omega-3 fatty acids than their labels claim, according to new […]
Continue readingFormaldehyde in e-cigarettes – expert responds
A new analysis of e-cigarettes has detected formaldehyde-containing compounds in the vapour the devices produce, raising questions about their potential health […]
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