An early morning earthquake off the coast of the East Cape was widely felt across the North Island and prompted […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Court upholds GMO ruling – In the News
The High Court has upheld a ruling allowing regional councils to determine whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be banned […]
Continue readingSugar, diet and obesity – In the News
Kiwi scientists have been featured prominently in the media over the weekend discussing healthy diets and the role of sugar […]
Continue readingAnti-cancer vaccines – In the News
New Zealand scientists are preparing to move to human clinical trials on a vaccine they hope will aid in the […]
Continue readingHow should communities deal with serious sex offenders – In the News
The Department of Corrections has moved a convicted sex offender from a Lower Hutt suburb after backlash from the community. […]
Continue readingParents most in need of cot death information left out – In the News
Māori parents are less likely to receive ‘safe sleep’ advice despite their babies having a high risk of cot death – […]
Continue readingHawke’s Bay laid low with gastro – In the News
Thousands of people in Havelock North have been laid low with gastroenteritis in the past week following a contamination of […]
Continue readingSunday feature on obesity and type 2 diabetes – In the News
TVNZ’s Sunday programme turned the floodlights on obesity this weekend, with a 15-minute segment on obesity and type 2 diabetes. Auckland-based […]
Continue readingFalcon splits across Cook Strait – In the News
Researchers studying kārearea – New Zealand falcon – in the North and South Island were surprised to find a clear […]
Continue readingTourism focus at mountain conference – In the News
At the country shivers during winter’s first real cold snap, conservationists and mountaineers have gathered at Aoraki/Mt Cook to discuss […]
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