With the greyhound racing industry coming to an end, most of the 3,000 current racing dogs will be put up for […]
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Text-based Q&As and media briefings with experts on topical issues in the science and technology world.
What’s the difference between NZ’s bird flu and overseas strains? – Expert Q&A
Several strains of highly pathogenic bird flu have been found around the globe, and now in New Zealand. The virus […]
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The Royal Commission on COVID-19 Lessons Learned – SMC Media Briefing
The Science Media Centre held a media briefing with Professor Tony Blakely to discuss Phase One of the Royal Commission […]
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Major Pacific climate report launched at COP29 – Media Briefing
The largest Pacific climate adaptation study is being launched by NZ and Pacific researchers, right as the COP29 global climate conference officially opens. The […]
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Can contact sports cause a degenerative brain condition? – Expert Q&A
Researchers are working to understand how often contact sports like rugby can lead to players developing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). The condition […]
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The trajectory of te reo Māori – SMC Briefing
For Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024, the Science Media Centre invited journalists to a media briefing with researchers […]
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Replacing farms with forests: what’s driving the trend? – SMC Briefing
New research warns pine forests will increasingly replace productive farmland unless current policies change. Why Pines? is a white paper […]
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What does a functioning healthcare system look like? – Expert Q&A
Amid ongoing news coverage of medical staff shortages and drastic changes to Te Whatu Ora leadership, the SMC asked experts […]
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Oil and gas exploration ban reversal – Expert Q&A
The government intends to reverse the ban on oil and gas exploration beyond onshore Taranaki. The SMC asked experts to comment on the […]
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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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