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Climate deal reached at COP30 – Expert Reaction
Climate deal reached at COP30 - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Wealthy countries have tripled their financial support to help vulnerable nations adapt to the impacts of climate change, but the final COP30 climate deal leaves out any mention of the fossil fuels that...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Climate deal reached at COP30 – Expert Reaction
Government halts new puberty blocker prescriptions – Expert Reaction
Government halts new puberty blocker prescriptions - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
The government is halting new puberty blocker prescriptions for youth with gender dysphoria. From 19 December, new regulations under the Medicines Act will prevent new prescriptions for this purpose,...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Government halts new puberty blocker prescriptions – Expert Reaction
40-year water fluoridation study finds no negative effect on brain development – Expert Reaction
40-year water fluoridation study finds no negative effect on brain development - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
A long-term US study shows water fluoridation at recommended levels doesn't reduce cognitive ability, with kids who drank such water doing slightly better in school tests. Whereas earlier studies looked...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
40-year water fluoridation study finds no negative effect on brain development – Expert Reaction
Ultra-processed foods are taking over our diets – Expert Reaction
Ultra-processed foods are taking over our diets - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Ultra-processed foods are becoming dominant in our diets, causing a surge in diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression, say a group of researchers, including one from NZ. The scientists publishing...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Ultra-processed foods are taking over our diets – Expert Reaction
Asbestos-contaminated kids’ play sand recalled – Expert Reaction
Asbestos-contaminated kids' play sand recalled - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Six children's coloured sand products are being recalled after they were found to be contaminated with asbestos. The government is urging anyone who has bought the sand products to stop using them immediately...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Asbestos-contaminated kids’ play sand recalled – Expert Reaction
Wellington researchers - your best chance at getting into a SAVVY workshop is here! We still have places available in our media skills workshop on 4-5 December. Apply **ASAP**
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Our flagship media training increases confidence and skills to help researchers to engage more effectively with the wider public through broadcast, print and social media. Apply below. We create a…
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November 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Wellington researchers - your best chance at getting into a SAVVY workshop is here! We still have places available in our media skills workshop on 4-5 December. Apply **ASAP**
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We still have places available in our media skills workshop in Wellington on 4-5 December. Apply **ASAP** for your best chance at what many describe as one of the most valuable professional development courses out there: www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/science-medi...
Science Media SAVVY
Our flagship media training increases confidence and skills to help researchers to engage more effectively with the wider public through broadcast, print and social media. Apply below. We create a…
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November 14, 2025 at 3:46 AM
We still have places available in our media skills workshop in Wellington on 4-5 December. Apply **ASAP** for your best chance at what many describe as one of the most valuable professional development courses out there: www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/science-medi...
Tongariro’s unique ecosystem up in flames – Expert Reaction
Tongariro's unique ecosystem up in flames - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Native creatures and habitats across Tongariro National Park have been disrupted by a massive 3,000 hectare blaze. The Department of Conservation says its staff will assess the site when safe to do so,...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Tongariro’s unique ecosystem up in flames – Expert Reaction
Speaking more than one language could protect against aging – Expert Reaction
Speaking more than one language could protect against aging - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
People are more likely to age faster if they only speak one language, a new study shows. Researchers looked at data from over 86,000 older adults in 27 European countries, assessing the gaps between expected...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Speaking more than one language could protect against aging – Expert Reaction
NZ’s climate law to change – Expert Reaction
NZ's climate law to change - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Among several changes announced last night, the Government says the Climate Change Commission won't be required to advise on emissions reduction plans. The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will also be...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
NZ’s climate law to change – Expert Reaction
Nelson researchers: Find out why experts come away from our media training with more confidence, clarity, and contacts. We're bringing SAVVY to the Top of the South for the first time, this February. More info and apply here: www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/science-medi...
Science Media SAVVY
Our flagship media training increases confidence and skills to help researchers to engage more effectively with the wider public through broadcast, print and social media. Apply below. We create a…
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November 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Nelson researchers: Find out why experts come away from our media training with more confidence, clarity, and contacts. We're bringing SAVVY to the Top of the South for the first time, this February. More info and apply here: www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/science-medi...
Nelson! We're excited to be bringing our SAVVY media training workshop to your city for the first time. 19-20 February, sign up here: www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/science-medi...
Science Media SAVVY
Our flagship media training increases confidence and skills to help researchers to engage more effectively with the wider public through broadcast, print and social media. Apply below. We create a…
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October 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Nelson! We're excited to be bringing our SAVVY media training workshop to your city for the first time. 19-20 February, sign up here: www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/science-medi...
What you should know ahead of Measles Immunisation Week – Expert Reaction
What you should know ahead of Measles Immunisation Week - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
With measles spreading in the community and vaccination coverage too low to stop it, a national immunisation week starting on Monday aims to raise vaccination rates. Immunisation coverage of 95% is...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM
What you should know ahead of Measles Immunisation Week – Expert Reaction
COP30 to focus on limiting warming, climate finance – Expert Reaction
COP30 to focus on limiting warming, climate finance - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
The 30th UN climate conference will run from 10-21 November local time in Belém, Brazil. Key issues for COP30 include limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C, climate finance commitments, and the...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
COP30 to focus on limiting warming, climate finance – Expert Reaction
New science curriculum
New science curriculum - Science Media Centre
The new national science curriculum up to Year 10 has been released for consultation. It divides teaching into two 'strands': Physical Science, which focuses on matter, energy, Earth & space; and...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
New science curriculum
Surgeons highlight dangers online marketplaces pose to kids
Surgeons highlight dangers online marketplaces pose to kids - Science Media Centre
A 13-year-old in New Zealand has undergone major surgery after swallowing 80–100 small neodymium magnets purchased on Temu. That's despite the high-powered magnets being banned for sale for personal...
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October 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Surgeons highlight dangers online marketplaces pose to kids
Biggest beech mast in seven years – Expert Reaction
Biggest beech mast in seven years - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Beech forests flowering this spring are expected to drop trillions of seeds later in the autumn — producing a feast both for Aotearoa's native species and for the predators that eat them. The Department...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Biggest beech mast in seven years – Expert Reaction
Wildfires amid extreme winds – Expert Reaction
Wildfires amid extreme winds - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Fire crews are racing to put out vegetation fires in Kaikōura before this week's extreme winds pick up again. Eleven crews, including heavy machinery and dangerous tree fellers, are across Kaikōura...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Wildfires amid extreme winds – Expert Reaction
Potential community spread of measles in NZ – Expert Reaction
Potential community spread of measles in NZ - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
There is now a strong likelihood that measles is spreading through communities, according to Health New Zealand. Unlike other measles cases reported recently, two new cases in Manawatū and one in...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Potential community spread of measles in NZ – Expert Reaction
Rising HIV cases in Fiji – Expert Reaction
Rising HIV cases in Fiji - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
A panel of representatives from the Asia-Pacific region will discuss how to scale up solutions to an alarming surge in HIV cases, during a WHO session this week. New HIV diagnoses in Fiji have grown...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Rising HIV cases in Fiji – Expert Reaction
First-ever research conference led by AI – Expert Reaction
First-ever research conference led by AI - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
How does AI perform at a scholarly conference? Researchers will find out this week, when an online conference will host papers where AI authorship is not only allowed—but required. Organised by a group...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
First-ever research conference led by AI – Expert Reaction
NZ’s first Climate Adaptation Framework – Expert Reaction
NZ's first Climate Adaptation Framework - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
The Government has laid out its long-term approach to prepare New Zealand for the changing climate ahead. The just-released National Adaptation Framework aims to ensure people know what climate change-related...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
NZ’s first Climate Adaptation Framework – Expert Reaction
Committee recommendations on the Gene Tech Bill – Expert Reaction
Committee recommendations on the Gene Tech Bill - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
The Gene Technology Bill continues to make its way through Parliament following feedback from the Health Select Committee. The long-awaited report, published last Friday, makes several recommendations....
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October 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Committee recommendations on the Gene Tech Bill – Expert Reaction
Updated with new expert comments overnight:
Big shakeup for NZ’s research funding – Expert Reaction
Big shakeup for NZ's research funding - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
The Government will consolidate decision-making for New Zealand's science research funding as part of its new science system strategy. Research Funding New Zealand will be a new independent board that...
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October 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Updated with new expert comments overnight:
Big shakeup for NZ’s research funding – Expert Reaction
Big shakeup for NZ's research funding - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
The Government will consolidate decision-making for New Zealand's science research funding as part of its new science system strategy. Research Funding New Zealand will be a new independent board that...
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October 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Big shakeup for NZ’s research funding – Expert Reaction