New Zealand’s waterways will not being getting cleaner any time soon under current government policies, according to a new report […]
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A wrap-up of the science stories grabbing headlines here and internationally.
Maternal and perinatal death report raises concerns
A recent report on maternal and perinatal deaths has raised some tough questions about maternal care in New Zealand. The […]
Continue readingNation-wide prostate cancer screening rejected
The health select committee has advised the government not to implement a national prostate cancer screening programme, but instead promote […]
Continue readingEarly start needed to tackle obesity
Sir Peter Gluckman and several colleagues have called for policy makers to take a long view of the causes of […]
Continue readingHigh depression rates in NZ – international study
New Zealand consistently ranks poorly in a variety of depression statistics, according to a new comparison of international data. The […]
Continue readingWhale Survey in Cook Strait
The annual Cook Strait Whale Survey is underway and two journalists taking part have uncovered a whale hunting legacy that […]
Continue readingProject Energize boosts Waikato kids’ health
Children taking part in a new initiative called Project Energize show significant health benefits, with Energize children less overweight and obese, […]
Continue readingAg & Hort conference covers range of issues
At the Agricultural and Horticultural Outlook summit in Wellington this week, politicians and scientists explored the coming challenges faced by […]
Continue readingRunning the numbers on quake risk
Although many people would like them to, scientists cannot predict earthquakes. They can, however, estimate the probability of one occurring […]
Continue readingHRC funds the wellbeing of New Zealand
Millions of dollars are being invested into the health of New Zealander’s through the government funding body, the Health Research […]
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