The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
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Vaping bill passes – Expert Reaction
After almost two years, The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Vaping Amendment Bill has been passed. Key aspects of the […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2019
From measles to 5G to Whakaari – it’s time to take a look at the issues that gripped the science […]
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Vitamin E acetate found in lungs of vaping victims – Expert Reaction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is narrowing in on vitamin E acetate as a potential cause of […]
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Should we be worried about vaping? – Expert Q&A
Over a dozen people have died in the United States and another 800 have become seriously ill in an outbreak […]
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Cancer Control Agency – Expert Reaction
The Government has announced it will establish a new Cancer Control Agency by the end of the year. The announcement […]
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Reports of vaping-related death – In the News
An Illinois man has died from a serious lung disease that he may have contracted as a result of vaping. […]
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Global tobacco control report – Expert Reaction
A new global report from the World Health Organization says many governments are making good progress in the fight against tobacco, […]
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Car smoking ban – In the News
Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa has announced that smoking and vaping in cars when children are present will be banned. […]
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Govt bans vaping in public spaces – In The News
The Government plans to start regulating vaping and smokeless tobacco products, including banning them from bars, restaurants and workplaces. Associate Minister […]
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