In the latest issue of Idealog Pattrick Smellie takes a critical look at the history and current state of Callaghan […]
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Brian Fallow on NZ emissions targets
In the New Zealand Herald, Economics Editor Brain Fallow takes a look at the government’s struggle with emissions reduction. An […]
Continue readingEarly treatment clears infant HIV infection – experts respond
Reports of an HIV-positive baby cured of their infection have generated much discussion in the medical community, but questions remain […]
Continue readingShark questions answered – NZ Herald & Stuff.co.nz
Dr Malcom Francis, a fisheries scientist at NIWA, is recognised as one of New Zealand’s foremost experts on sharks and […]
Continue readingConcern over increasing diabetes rates
New research, published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, has highlighted the increasing prevalence of diabetes in New Zealand, and […]
Continue readingPsa genome in the news
The long-awaited publication of the Psa-V genome has been widely reported in the news. The research, under taken by Prof Russel […]
Continue readingWild pollinators crucial – experts respond
A massive international study of 600 field trials from around the globe (including New Zealand) highlights the importance of wild […]
Continue readingPsa origins mapped – experts respond
Scientists have mapped the genome of the bacteria responsible for virulent kiwifruit vine disease Psa, providing evidence for the origins and […]
Continue readingFatal shark attack on popular beach near Auckland
Details are still emerging of a fatal shark attack at Muriwai beach west of Auckland. One person was killed and […]
Continue readingUsing science in policy formation – Sir Peter Gluckman
The Institute of Public Administration New Zealand (IPANZ) invited the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Professor Sir Peter Gluckman to […]
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