Cancer continues to kill more New Zealanders than any other cause of death, even though death rates for the illness […]
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Inactive, ‘lazy’ New Zealanders in spotlight
New research comparing national rates of physical inactivity has seen New Zealanders – ranked 27 out of 122 nations – […]
Continue readingGreening the red zone in Christchurch
Christchurch researchers have retrospectively analysed the Canterbury quakes from the perspective of urban forest management, highlighting the important role trees […]
Continue readingScientists concerned over NIWA restructure – Nature
The possibility of restructuring at NIWA’s Lauder research site has lead to international concern that atmospheric measuring capabilities will be […]
Continue readingAlpine Fault research shakes up NZ news
A study of sediment layers in the Southern Alps has offered new insights into the likelihood of the Alpine Fault […]
Continue readingSouthern right whale breeding studied
The first paternity study of southern right whales has found a surprisingly high level of local breeding success for males, […]
Continue readingElectric cars in capital spark interest
A showcase of electric vehicles in Wellington has provided a glimpse into the future of personal transport and captured the […]
Continue readingKiwis confirm rock painting as Australia’s oldest
Researchers from the University of Waikato carbon-dating team have have identified recently discovered rock art in Australia’s Northern Territories as […]
Continue readingAustralia plans world’s largest marine reserve
The Australian Government has released details of its final Commonwealth Marine Reserves Networks Proposals, revealing plans to create the world’s […]
Continue readingMany perinatal and maternal deaths avoidable – report
A new report reviewing the leading causes of death among mothers and children in New Zealand has highlighted maternal suicide […]
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