Fifty people have died in Christchurch following Friday’s shooting at two mosques. Police say the alleged gunman, who appeared in […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Christchurch mosque attacks – Expert Reaction
Fifty people have died in Christchurch following Friday’s shooting at two mosques. People in central Christchurch have been urged to […]
Continue readingCall for moratorium on human genome editing – Expert Reaction
Scientists and ethicists from seven countries – including New Zealand – have called for a global moratorium on all clinical […]
Continue readingNZ suspends Boeing 737 MAX – Expert Reaction
The Civil Aviation Authority has temporarily suspended Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from travelling in and out of New Zealand. The move came after […]
Continue readingStudent-led climate strikes – Expert Reaction
Kiwi students around the country are planning to strike on Friday to send a message to politicians about the urgency of […]
Continue readingNo vaccine and autism link, even in kids with risk factors for autism – Expert Reaction
Danish researchers have found further evidence the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination does not increase the risk for autism. […]
Continue readingMeasles resurgence – Expert Reaction
Four cases of measles have been confirmed in Canterbury this week, and one case in Auckland. The Ministry of Health has sent out an […]
Continue readingNew fire in the Tasman region – Expert Reaction
A new bush fire has broken out near Nelson, as warm and extremely dry conditions persist in the region. Police […]
Continue readingRental standards for healthy homes – Expert Reaction
Landlords will have up to five years to install heaters, fans and insulation, under strict new standards to make rental […]
Continue readingEnvironment tax recommendations – Expert Reaction
Recommendations on greenhouse gases, water, solid waste, and transport were made last week by the Government’s Tax Working Group to […]
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