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In the News

A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.

Post-earthquake tsunami warning confusion – In the News

Post-earthquake tsunami warning confusion – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 17 June 2019

An official tsunami warning that followed Sunday’s magnitude 7.0 quake in the Kermadec Islands has prompted questions around why Civil […]

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Boom in NZ podcasts – In the News

Boom in NZ podcasts – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 06 June 201906 June 2019

Lately it seems everyone is making podcasts, and New Zealand has been right on board with the trend with a […]

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Two flu deaths in Auckland – In The News

Two flu deaths in Auckland – In The News

In the News  |  Published: 29 May 2019

Two Aucklanders have died from influenza this month sparking fears the virulent Australian outbreak could be spreading here. The Counties […]

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Proposal to mine Foulden Maar – In the News

Proposal to mine Foulden Maar – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 16 May 201916 May 2019

An application to mine a fossil-rich site near Dunedin for animal food has been met with fierce criticism from environmental […]

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Details on recreational cannabis referendum – In the News

Details on recreational cannabis referendum – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 07 May 201911 August 2020

Draft details on a proposal to legalise and regulate a market for recreational cannabis, officially released today, will be followed […]

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Planned Pike River re-entry delayed – In the News

Planned Pike River re-entry delayed – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 02 May 2019

Plans to begin the re-entry of Pike River mine on Friday have been delayed due to safety concerns about the […]

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Cutting out flying to reduce aviation emissions – In The News

Cutting out flying to reduce aviation emissions – In The News

In the News  |  Published: 08 April 201908 April 2019

Do you drive a hybrid and use LED lightbulbs, but still pop to Australia twice a year? Aviation emissions are […]

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R&D tax credits scheme takes effect – In the News

R&D tax credits scheme takes effect – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 03 April 201903 April 2019

A research and development incentive providing a 15 per cent tax credit to businesses that spend more than $50,000 on […]

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Facebook’s open letter to New Zealand – In the News

Facebook’s open letter to New Zealand – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 01 April 201903 April 2019

Facebook’s promise to crack down on hate speech and tighten regulations on livestreaming video following the Christchurch shootings has been […]

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Prime Minister awards $1m in prizes for science

Prime Minister awards $1m in prizes for science

In the News  |  Published: 13 March 201913 March 2019

The Prime Minister has awarded five prizes totalling $1m to celebrate the achievements of current scientists and encourage scientists of […]

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