After prolonged outbreaks in Christchurch and Auckland, measles is taking root in the Pacific. The established outbreaks in Samoa and […]
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Pacific origins for Brazil Zika outbreak? – Expert Reaction
The current Zika outbreak in Brazil may have had its origins in Polynesia, says new research speculating the virus was […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Climate change and the Pacific
With a warmer future set to hit our Pacific neighbours hardest, is there still a chance to turn the tide? The […]
Continue readingFear of gods’ wrath propelled growth of societies – In the news
Belief in the wrath of judgemental gods spurred the expansion of human societies, suggests a new study co-authored by New […]
Continue readingUPDATED: Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary – Expert reaction
The Kermadec Islands and surrounding ocean – one of the Pacific’s most diverse and pristine marine environments – is to […]
Continue readingWhat can NZ learn from Japanese earthquakes? – The Press
Paul Gorman, science editor at The Press, visited Japan on an Asia New Zealand Foundation and Foreign Press Center of […]
Continue readingSize matters in language evolution – experts respond
When it comes to new words, size matters. An Australian-based study of 20 Polynesian languages, including New Zealand Maori, suggests […]
Continue readingQuakes near Kermadec Islands
A series of three strong quakes struck the Kermadec Islands this morning but have not triggered tsunami warnings here in […]
Continue readingCyclone Evan NZ bound – Jim Salinger
Tropical cyclone Evan has devastated Samoa and is currently causing strife in Fiji. Now, meteorologists are forecasting that a weakened […]
Continue readingClimate changes mean tough times ahead for Pacific islands
Australian scientists have released a new report on climate change in the Pacific detailing rising sea levels, increasing temperatures andincreases […]
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