The Government has signalled a range of changes to drug policy in response to increased synthetic drug-related deaths. The changes include classifying […]
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Regulating farm runoff – Expert Reaction
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has reviewed whether the farm management software Overseer is fit for purpose in a […]
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24/7 geohazards monitoring centre – Expert Q&A
A National Geohazards Monitoring Centre has gone live today and will provide round-the-clock monitoring of earthquakes, tsunami, landslides and volcanic activity. The process for […]
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Every four minutes: family violence in New Zealand – Expert Reaction
A new report from the Justice sector’s chief science advisor outlines the scale of family violence in New Zealand. Released […]
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Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs found in Oamaru – Expert Reaction
Reports suggest live Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs have been found in a package shipped from the United States and received in […]
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Tallying the risks of climate change – In the News
Two reports released today have flagged the risks of climate change as both a security challenge and a threat to […]
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Mass meningococcal vaccination in Northland – In the News
Thousands of families have been queuing up at vaccination stations in Northland as a mass immunisation programme against meningococcal W gets […]
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Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry – Expert Reaction
The Government has released the report from the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry. The Inquiry’s recommendations include suggestions to form […]
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Introducing Scimex Daily
From December 2018, New Zealand journalists with a Scimex account will have the option to receive daily updates of research-related […]
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New report on plastics- In the News
A new report states New Zealand requires an unprecedented effort to reduce plastic use as reliance on recycling must end soon. […]
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