Science Media Centre

Expert Q&A | Published: 10 May 201305 July 2018

UK SMC: As the number of human cases of avian flu continues to rise, China and its surrounding regions remain […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 May 201313 May 2013

New research suggests that edible sources of nicotine may provide a protective effect against Parkinson’s disease. But independent experts are […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 May 201328 March 2016

Media attention has this week focussed on irradiated Australian tomatoes and capsicums which could be imported into New Zealand from […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 May 201326 February 2019

UPDATED: New funding to combat rheumatic fever announced today will provide for free drop-in clinics for sore throat testing and […]

Blog | Published: 03 May 201327 May 2013

The Science Media Centre is pleased to announce the much awaited Wellington media skills workshop for scientists, now accepting applications!

In the News | Published: 02 May 201303 May 2013

The Government’s announcement of the National Science Challenges, including an extra $73.5 million funding boost to the initiative, has been […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 May 201303 May 2013

UPDATED 11.00 AM, MAY 3: The Government this week announced the ten areas that have been selected for special focus […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 01 May 201307 May 2013

The Government has announced the National Science Challenges – 10 areas of focus over the next four years – $73.5 million in […]

In the News | Published: 30 April 2013

A new study of the ‘superbug’ known as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), shows infection rates in New Zealand are increasing […]

Reflections on Science | Published: 30 April 201302 May 2013

You’ve seen CSI, now listen to the real experts talk about the science of crime and how it is communicated. […]