A podcast investigating the social tensions and public health barriers to weight loss surgery and a long-form feature article breaking […]
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Standardised testing in New Zealand schools – Expert Q&A
An advisory group for the Minister of Education recommends that students take “checkpoint” tests every year to assess their progress […]
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Dying satellites are burning through the ozone layer – Expert Reaction
Old satellites burning up in the Earth’s atmosphere are releasing compounds that could jeopardize the recovery of the ozone hole. […]
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Whooping cough on the rise – Expert Reaction
There have been 155 cases of whooping cough so far in 2024, compared with 141 cases in all of 2023. […]
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The stories vying for NZ Science Journalism Awards
Update (20 June 2024): Congratulations to Sasha Borissenko and Shanti Mathias, who won the Established and Emerging Journalist categories, respectively, […]
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Hybrid working helps businesses retain staff – Expert Reaction
A hybrid working schedule may improve staff retention without dampening performance or the chance of getting promoted, according to a […]
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Australia’s stricter stance on 501 deportees – Expert Reaction
The Australian government will be reverting to a stricter stance on deporting so-called “501s” – people with criminal histories who […]
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Farming to remain outside NZ’s emissions trading scheme – Expert Reaction
The coalition government has announced greenhouse gases from agriculture will not be covered in the country’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) next […]
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NZ’s wild birds have been safe from severe bird flu so far – Expert Reaction
Testing of nearly 19,000 wild birds over 16 years has never detected highly pathogenic bird flu in Aotearoa New Zealand. […]
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Vape stores not following new regulations – Expert Reaction
A “mystery shopper” investigation of vape stores in Greater Wellington has found ID enforcement lacking, and vapes being sold in breach of new […]
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