The forensic analysis of paint has lead to the fining of a fisherman for the illegal dumping of excess fish, […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Report shakes up NZ innovation
The much anticipated ‘Powering Innovation’ report, released this week, sets out a number of recommendations to improve New Zealand’s high-value […]
Continue readingNew quake research in the news
A swathe of newly published research on the Christchurch Quakes has revealed scientific insights into the tragic disaster. The international […]
Continue readingEarth: population 7 billion and counting
The world population passed the seven billion mark on Monday (according to the UN), highlighting the population issues faced by […]
Continue readingWhooping cough on the rise
Whooping cough infections are on the rise and health officials are concerned the number of cases could reach epidemic proportions. […]
Continue readingEarthquake commission hears from scientists
Scientists spoke this week at the first of many hearings held by the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Canterbury […]
Continue readingRena oil spill : Information and expert resources
The Science Media Centre has collated the following resources on the Rena and oil spills. This page will be updated […]
Continue readingReal-time ship data in Tauranga
Currently location information for ships in the Tauranga region is unavailable. We have contacted MarineTraffic.com, the host of the below […]
Continue readingRena oil disaster looms
The grounding of the Rena container ship on the Astrolabe Reef in the Bay of Plenty poses a substantial environmental […]
Continue readingMarsden Fund recipients announced
Glaciers, neurobiology, Maori TV and algebra are just a few of the subjects to explored by the recipients of this […]
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