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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Water models everywhere, PCE report says – Expert Reaction
A new report says regional councils are often opting to create their own expensive, customised, and single-use freshwater models to […]
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Extra $600m to fund cancer meds and other treatments – Expert Reaction
Pharmac will receive an additional $604 million over four years to fund or widen access to more medicines, including up […]
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Rules for earthquake-prone buildings under review – Expert Reaction
The terms of reference for the review of the earthquake-prone building system were released yesterday. The earthquake-prone building system aims […]
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Dying satellites are burning through the ozone layer – Expert Reaction
Old satellites burning up in the Earth’s atmosphere are releasing compounds that could jeopardize the recovery of the ozone hole. […]
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Whooping cough on the rise – Expert Reaction
There have been 155 cases of whooping cough so far in 2024, compared with 141 cases in all of 2023. […]
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Hybrid working helps businesses retain staff – Expert Reaction
A hybrid working schedule may improve staff retention without dampening performance or the chance of getting promoted, according to a […]
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Australia’s stricter stance on 501 deportees – Expert Reaction
The Australian government will be reverting to a stricter stance on deporting so-called “501s” – people with criminal histories who […]
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Farming to remain outside NZ’s emissions trading scheme – Expert Reaction
The coalition government has announced greenhouse gases from agriculture will not be covered in the country’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) next […]
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NZ’s wild birds have been safe from severe bird flu so far – Expert Reaction
Testing of nearly 19,000 wild birds over 16 years has never detected highly pathogenic bird flu in Aotearoa New Zealand. […]
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