Government proposals to spend $62 million on mental health issues among the nation’s young people includes money budgeted for schools, […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Kea at risk from lead poisoning
The kea’s habit of pecking and pulling at curious materials may be exposing the native bird to dangerous amounts of […]
Continue readingPCE launches fracking inquiry
Dr Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, has confirmed that her office will undertake an inquiry into the issue […]
Continue readingDolphins protected in reserves, but still at risk of extinction
New research has shown the survival of Hector’s dolphins in Marine Protected Areas is slightly increasing due to a lack […]
Continue readingNew Zealand farewells Prof Sir Paul Callaghan
Scientist and business visionary Prof Sir Paul Callaghan died in the company of his family at home in Wellington at […]
Continue readingIn memory of Sir Paul Callaghan – scientist, businessman, visionary for a better New Zealand
Professor Sir Paul Terence Callaghan, 64, one of New Zealand’s most honoured scientists, died in Wellington today having fought a […]
Continue readingStudy describes life for new New Zealanders
The latest report from the The Growing up in New Zealand longitudinal study has revealed a wealth of information about […]
Continue readingNew Zealanders shed light on Madagascar’s genetic mystery
New research from a Massey University computational biologist has estimated that the island of Madagascar was settled by just 30 […]
Continue readingWater report makes a splash
A report laying bare the science behind New Zealand’s degraded waterways has received wide media coverage and spurred calls for […]
Continue readingIncreased media focus on fracking
The gas and oil extraction method known as hydraulic fracturing – AKA ‘fracking’ – has received increased media coverage in […]
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