The Civil Aviation Authority has temporarily suspended Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from travelling in and out of New Zealand. The move came after […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Student-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 […]
Continue readingTenure review to end – Expert Reaction
The Government has confirmed it will end tenure review in the South Island high country. Land Information Minister Eugenie Sage confirmed […]
Continue readingCannabis link to depression, anxiety and suicide – Expert Reaction
A new review investigates the link between cannabis use during adolescence and the risk of developing major depression, anxiety and suicidal […]
Continue readingPolytechnic merger – Expert Reaction
All 16 polytechnics will be merged into a single national institute after falling enrolments and multi-million dollar deficits have made […]
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