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In the News

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

Carbon hide and seek? – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 03 November 201611 April 2018

A new report from the Morgan Foundation says the Government will change forestry accounting rules to meet the 2030 climate […]

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Ross Sea gets protected area – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 31 October 201611 April 2018

At its annual meeting in Hobart last week, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) unanimously […]

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Havelock North gastro inquiry begins – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 28 October 201611 April 2018

A Government inquiry into the campylobacter outbreak that struck down 5000 Havelock North residents in August has begun. The first […]

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Leaf fossils hold clues for melting Antarctic ice – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 21 October 201611 April 2018

Buried in sediment under an ancient crater lake in Central Otago, fossilised leaves have helped Kiwi researchers find the long-term […]

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No ‘silver bullet’ for agricultural emissions – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 20 October 201611 April 2018

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright released her latest report on Wednesday, this time turning her attention […]

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Waikato proposes new medical school – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 19 October 201611 April 2018

A third medical school, based in Waikato, has been proposed as a joint initiative between the University of Waikato and […]

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International agreement to curb greenhouse gases – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 17 October 201611 April 2018

Dignitaries meeting in Kigali have pledged to phase-out the use of harmful greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and air […]

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Rehab worked for Rena penguins – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 12 October 201611 April 2018

When the Rena grounded off the coast of Tauranga in October 2011, little blue penguins were the most seriously affected […]

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‘No sugary drinks’ logo launched – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 12 October 201611 April 2018

Public health researchers and doctors have pushed for a sugary-drink free New Zealand at a symposium in Wellington. The FIZZ […]

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Maud Island pest-free again – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 11 October 201611 April 2018

An island in the Marlborough Sounds has been restored to its predator-free status after an eradication operation successfully removed mice. […]

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