David Williams of The Press writes that Erma, the Environmental Risk Management Authority, wants to be involved in future inspections […]
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The Press: Europe balks at GE corn in NZ
Paul Gorman of The Press reports that a type of GE corn which was certified as safe for New Zealanders […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Ban hands-free kits too, expert says
With the recent ban on the use of mobile phones in cars unless using a hands-free kit, conversation has been […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Robots park the cars in radical Ironbank
Michael Dickison of the New Zealand Herald writes about Ironbank – the innovative new development in Auckland which features, amongst […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: It’s patently clear Kiwi inventors are falling behind
Eloise Gibson of the New Zealand Herald writes about New Zealand’s struggle to keep up with other countries in terms […]
Continue readingNIWA seasonal climate outlook: November 2009 – January 2010
NIWA has published its climate outlook for the next three months: “Moderate El Niño conditions, but muted influence on New […]
Continue readingTV3/NZPA:’Green fatigue’ and recycling rage spreading – survey
The NZPA reports that a recent survey conducted by Reader’s Digest has found that New Zealanders are becoming increasingly tired […]
Continue readingManawatu Standard: Soothing treat could ease cancer treatment
Scientists from the University of Auckland have teamed up with Fonterra to develop a dessert which could offset the side-effects […]
Continue readingHands-free calling in cars almost as dangerous
From Sunday drivers in New Zealand will only be allowed to use mobile phones in their cars if they use […]
Continue readingNBR/NZPA: Crown Research Institutes to be reviewed
Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp has announced that the country’s Crown Research Institutes are going to be intensively […]
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