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Expert Reactions | Published: 12 September 202419 September 2024

New genomic research rejects a contentious theory that ancient inhabitants of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) experienced population declines due to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 September 202413 September 2024

An mpox vaccine has been given provisional approval by Medsafe. The Government says it has stood up a national-level Incident […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 September 202419 September 2024

A new case of mpox in New Zealand appears to be linked to the Queenstown Winter Pride event in August. […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 September 2024

New research has detailed the extent of how the highly pathogenic avian flu virus H5N1 rapidly spread into wildlife on […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 September 2024

A new systematic review of 63 research studies has found no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 August 2024

The Government is moving forward with new and previously announced changes to New Zealand’s energy sector. The previously signalled intention […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 22 August 2024

New research warns pine forests will increasingly replace productive farmland unless current policies change. Why Pines? is a white paper […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 August 2024

Volcanic ash from an eruption on Whakaari/White Island caused flight delays and cancellations for airports in the Bay of Plenty […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 August 2024

Professional rugby players may have a higher risk of drinking and gambling problems compared to the general population, according to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 14 August 202411 December 2024

Food safety regulator Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is holding a second round of public consultation on a new […]