The Samoan Government has seized supplies of the MMR vaccine following the deaths of two children. Reports suggest two children, […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
UK woman dies after Novichok nerve agent poisoning – Expert Reaction
Wiltshire woman Dawn Sturgess has died eight days after becoming critically ill following poisoning by Novichok nerve agent. Our friends […]
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Thai cave rescue: psychological effects – Expert Reaction
Five days since they were discovered in a cave in Thailand, the 12 young football players and their coach remain trapped, […]
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Kauri dieback and pine plantations – Expert Q&A
The Government has set a goal to plant one billion trees over 10 years, including radiata pine. But new research […]
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Zero Carbon Bill – Expert Reaction
The Government’s proposed Zero Carbon Bill lays out how they plan to transition New Zealand to a low-emission economy by 2050. The public […]
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Antarctic ice loss – Expert Reaction
Antarctica has lost about 3 trillion tonnes of ice since 1992, which corresponds to a sea-level rise of around 8 […]
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PM’s new Chief Science Advisor – Expert Reaction
Prof Juliet Gerrard, Associate Dean of Research at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Science, has been appointed as the […]
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Preventing youth offending – Expert reaction
Early intervention can help keep prison numbers down and get children off the prison pipeline, according to a new report […]
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Impacts of Mycoplasma bovis eradication – Expert reaction
Cabinet decided on Monday to continue efforts to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. Experts say the efforts will have repercussions for […]
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Pay offer to nurses – Expert Reaction
In a bid to avoid a strike, district health boards have offered nurses a series of three pay rises over 15 months. Before DHBs […]
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