Manage My Health data breach – Expert Reaction

Crayfish catch ban floated to protect kelp forests – Expert Reaction

Top 10 Science Stories of 2025

Glyphosate safety paper retracted after 25 years – Expert Reaction

RMA out: fewer plans, fewer consents – Expert Reaction

Australia’s teen social media ban takes effect – Expert Reaction

Roadside drug testing starts in Wellington region this month – Expert Reaction

WHO recommends Ozempic-style weight loss drugs for obesity – Expert Reaction

Shipping and aviation emissions excluded from NZ’s climate targets – Expert Reaction

Yellow-legged hornets in Auckland – Expert Q&A

Latest research on managing our wildlife – Expert Reaction

We have two spots open in next week's media training workshop for researchers - apply now, or get in touch if you have any questions!

Climate deal reached at COP30 – Expert Reaction

Government halts new puberty blocker prescriptions – Expert Reaction

40-year water fluoridation study finds no negative effect on brain development – Expert Reaction

Ultra-processed foods are taking over our diets – Expert Reaction

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** www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/science-medi...

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

Speaking more than one language could protect against aging – Expert Reaction

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...

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

COP30 to focus on limiting warming, climate finance – Expert Reaction

New science curriculum

Surgeons highlight dangers online marketplaces pose to kids

Biggest beech mast in seven years – Expert Reaction

Wildfires amid extreme winds – Expert Reaction

Potential community spread of measles in NZ – Expert Reaction

Rising HIV cases in Fiji – Expert Reaction

First-ever research conference led by AI – Expert Reaction

NZ’s first Climate Adaptation Framework – Expert Reaction

Committee recommendations on the Gene Tech Bill – Expert Reaction

Updated with new expert comments overnight:

Big shakeup for NZ’s research funding – Expert Reaction

The @marsdenfund.bsky.social has been essential for funding blue skies research in New Zealand for 30 years. Such a pity to see news it will be swallowed by the new Research Funding New Zealand. I hope the best aspects of the Marsden Fund will be retained. www.mbie.govt.nz/science-and-...

NZ’s new targets to manage its methane emissions – Expert Reaction

Pacific climate adaptation research in focus – Expert Q&A

New report says drug laws are a ‘failure’ – Expert Reaction

Scientists strive to stop wilding pines – Expert Q&A

Adapting to NZ’s extreme climate futures – Media Briefing

Climate change is hammering NZ’s oceans – Expert Reaction

Hauraki Gulf Bill set to pass – Expert Q&A

High nitrate levels found in rural NZ drinking water – Expert Reaction

Quake-prone buildings redefined – Expert Reaction

Last chance to apply for media training in Auckland this year! Applications close Sunday September 28th. www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/science-medi...

Will the world overshoot its climate targets? – Expert Q&A

Trump’s autism and paracetamol comments disputed – Expert Reaction