Measles are continuing to spread in Canterbury, with a Christchurch police prosecutor among the latest to reportedly contract the virus. With 25 confirmed cases […]
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De-extinction: Sci-Fi or reality? – In the News
New Zealand scientists have cemented their role at the forefront of discussions around de-extinctions with a leading role in a […]
Continue readingCanterbury tsunami following earthquake confirmed – Expert Reaction
Scientists have confirmed a tsunami did occur along the Canterbury coastline following Monday morning’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake. It reinforces the […]
Continue readingGeoNet changed NZ earthquake science dramatically – Helen Anderson
Cantabrians have former seismologist Dr Helen Anderson’s vote for the world’s best citizen seismologists, she writes in Fairfax’s science page, […]
Continue readingChristchurch Valentine’s Day quake – In the News
A magnitude 5.7 quake struck Christchurch just after 1pm yesterday. Strong shaking was reported and a cliff near Sumner partially […]
Continue readingMark Quigley: Seismic fear mongering or time to jump ship?
Dr Mark Quigley is Senior Lecturer in Active Tectonics and Geomorphology in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New […]
Continue readingMedia Coverage: The Canterbury Earthquake
Since the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit the Canterbury region a little before 5am on Saturday, 4 September, the media has […]
Continue readingThe Press: Scientists survey basking sharks
Paul Gorman of The Press reports that surveys are to be undertaken to determine how many basking sharks are present […]
Continue readingThe Press: Canterbury drought likely, say forecasters
Paul Gorman, of The Press, reports that current conditions in Canterbury, namely strong winds as well as high temperatures, are […]
Continue readingDraft Canterbury Water Management Strategy released
The Draft Canterbury Water Management Strategy was released today, and is up for public discussion. It is expected that a […]
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