Kiran Chug of The Dominion Post reports on new research by New Zealand scientists which shows that massive ice shelves […]
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NZ Herald/NZPA: Katipo face invaders from South Africa
Native katipo spiders are currently co-existing in coastal sand dunes with a South African invader, but there are fears that, […]
Continue readingThe Press: Lack of support puts ETS changes at risk
David Williams of The Press reports on the disagreement over the changes to the proposed ETS between parties. Currently, the […]
Continue readingTVNZ/Newstalk ZB: Study links oral health to anxious personalities
A recent University of Otago study has linked poor oral health with people who are dentally anxious. Dentally anxious people […]
Continue readingODT: Low-GI sugar comes in for caning
John Lewis of the Otago Daily Times reports that new, low-GI sugar is not the answer to New Zealand’s problems […]
Continue readingDom Post: $35m plan for kiwifruit quest
Jon Morgan of the Dominion Post writes about a new investment into the kiwifruit industry, and one which will be […]
Continue readingThe Press: Heart patient first in world with new valve
An article in The Press talks about Tom Morland, of Christchurch, who is the first man in the world to […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Wool researchers spin a good yarn
Heather McCracken of the New Herald discusses the progress made by New Zealand researchers into finding the perfect pyjama textile. […]
Continue readingNZ Herald:Iceberg on its way to our shores
Heather McCracken of the New Zealand Herald writes that a large iceberg, which has been spotted off the coast of […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: GM grass trial aims to cut cows’ gas
Eloise Gibson of the New Zealand Herald reports on efforts to develop and grow a new type of grass – […]
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