After reviewing the evidence around puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria, the Ministry of Health is taking a more precautionary approach. […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
What could bird flu mean for our wildlife? – Expert Reaction
New Zealanders are being encouraged to prepare for the likely arrival of bird flu. The strain of H5N1 bird flu affecting […]
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Global plastic waste to double by 2050, study says – Expert Reaction
A new modelling study says global plastic waste will double by the middle of the century if we stick to […]
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What to expect from COP29 – Expert Reaction
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference begins today. Key issues to be discussed in the annual two-week conference include climate […]
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Manawanui cleanup resumes – Expert Reaction
The next step in clearing the Manawanui wreck from a reef in Sāmoa is to remove the fuel from the sunken […]
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Police withdrawing from mental health calls – Expert Reaction
Police will attend fewer mental health callouts that aren’t associated with a crime or high level of risk from November. It’s […]
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Commonwealth Ocean Declaration – Expert Reaction
Commonwealth nations including Aotearoa and Pacific Island states have adopted the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration. The declaration includes commitments to increasing marine […]
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Plans to ‘halt and reverse’ biodiversity loss by 2030 under global spotlight – Expert Reaction
Governments from around the world will convene in Colombia next week for the United Nations’ biodiversity summit (COP16). It is the first such […]
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Why New Zealanders avoid the news – Expert Reaction
Impact on mood and lack of trust are key reasons some Kiwis avoid the news, according to a new study. The […]
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Reef damage and small oil leaks from Manawanui wreck – Expert Reaction
Samoa’s Marine Pollution Advisory Committee (MPAC) has confirmed that the capsized HMNZS Manawanui is leaking residual oil from three locations. The oil leakage is […]
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