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What's Protein, Why Do We Need It, And How Do You Get More?
Sat, 7 Jun 2025 17:02:53 +1200 | RNZ
An expert explains the secret power of protein. More >>
Building Resilience In The Food And Fibre Sector
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 07:32:19 +1200 | Westpac New Zealand
The report recommends farmers increasingly adopt smart digital technologies and processes that provide greater visibility along the value chain and deliver on-farm efficiency improvements.More >>
Southern Cross, ASN And OMS Group Sign SX Tasman Express “SX-TX” Subsea Cable Supply Contract
Thu, 5 Jun 2025 13:37:52 +1200 | Southern Cross
The subsea cable system will showcase the latest in subsea technology including Open Cable System architecture that will be compatible with future generations of submarine line terminals and optimised latency to support next generation digital applications.More >>
Space Scholarships For Seven University Students
Thu, 5 Jun 2025 12:35:48 +1200 | New Zealand Government
The students, Asif Rasha (Auckland University of Technology), Shivam Desai (University of Auckland), Felix Goddard, Jack Patterson (University of Canterbury), Mark Bishop, Sofie Claridge and Taran John (Victoria University of Wellington), received their ...More >>
Expert Commentary: NZ Privacy Commissioner Provides Clarity For Retailers On Facial Recognition Technology
Thu, 5 Jun 2025 12:25:20 +1200 | Optic Security Group
Finding published yesterday by NZ Privacy Commissioner on supermarket facial recognition trial places retailers on notice, says FRT technology risk expert. More >>
Multiple Sclerosis Prevalence On The Sharp Increase: Study
Wed, 4 Jun 2025 15:40:06 +1200 | University of Auckland
The study found the MS prevalence rate had climbed to 96.6 per 100,000 people as of June 2022, an increase from 72.4 per 100,000 in 2006., Lead author Dr Natalia Boven, a postdoctoral fellow from the University’s COMPASS Research Centre, says.More >>
Universities Will Be Weakened By Budget Focus On STEM And Science - Professor
Tue, 3 Jun 2025 15:58:51 +1200 | RNZ
The Budget allowed an emergency two-year four percent funding boost to lapse. More >>
Broken Promise, Lost Lives: Government’s Bowel Cancer Screening Pledge 98% Undelivered
Tue, 3 Jun 2025 11:20:03 +1200 | Bowel Cancer New Zealand
Bowel cancer screening is a $30 test that prevents an $80,000 cancer. The human cost of delay is tragic – and the economic case for early detection couldn’t be clearer. It is indefensible for more Kiwis to continue losing their lives to this preventable, ...More >>
Will Robots Help Older People Stay Sharp?
Tue, 3 Jun 2025 11:09:45 +1200 | University of Auckland
The study involves people aged over 65 chatting with Pepper the robot and a virtual human, while engaging in activities, such as physical exercises, cognitive games, and watching a video about mild cognitive impairment.More >>
Aquaculture Animal Welfare Code 'Anti-Kiwi', Oceans And Fisheries Minister Shane Jones Says
Mon, 2 Jun 2025 16:02:16 +1200 | RNZ
Shane Jones has ruled out the idea of a code to protect farmed fish, following SPCA calls for one. More >>
Fieldays Forestry Hub: ‘Biochar Fixes Carbon’
Mon, 2 Jun 2025 07:37:49 +1200 | Biochar Network New Zealand
Made by pyrolysis of woody biomass or plant residues, biochar is one of few negative emissions technologies (NETs) recognised by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Biochar safely stores up to half the carbon in its source material ...More >>
Congratulations...Dame Alison Stewart
Mon, 2 Jun 2025 07:17:12 +1200 | Foundation for Arable Research - FAR
This Honour, which recognises her pre-eminent contribution to plant science and the arable sector, is well deserved and recognises years of commitment. It seems fitting that it is announced just a few weeks before she steps down from her role with FAR.More >>
Earth’s Seasonal Rhythms Are Changing, Putting Species And Ecosystems At Risk
Sat, 31 May 2025 15:41:52 +1200 | The Conversation
Although biologists have studied seasonal processes for centuries, we know surprisingly little about the impacts of shifting seasons. We are likely underestimating the repercussions. More >>
Science Kits Launched, Curriculum Overhaul To Come – Expert Reaction
Fri, 30 May 2025 15:45:19 +1200 | Science Media Centre
The 2025 Budget included almost $40 million over four years on science kits for Year 0 to 8 students, which the Education Minister today announced will “support teachers to confidently deliver practical science learning, aligned with the new science curriculum.”More >>
Can We Buy Time To Save Our Native Trees?
Fri, 30 May 2025 13:26:20 +1200 | University of Auckland
Three documentaries exploring myrtle rust and kauri dieback disease will be screened at an Eco Film Festival in Auckland on 7 June. Dr Mark Harvey from the University of Auckland will introduce three documentaries.More >>
Air Quality Monitoring Expands As Seasonal Challenges Continue
Fri, 30 May 2025 13:02:22 +1200 | Otago Regional Council
The annual report shows that while some areas still face winter air quality exceedances —particularly Alexandra, Arrowtown and Mosgiel — over 70% of days across monitored sites were classified as “Good” under the Ministry for the Environment’s Environmental ...More >>
Supercharging Science To Inspire Next Generation
Fri, 30 May 2025 11:14:49 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Budget 2025 is investing $39.9 million over four years into developing and delivering science kits for schools nationwide. More >>
Climate-Affected Health In The Pacific To Be Discussed At Auckland Conference
Thu, 29 May 2025 17:47:32 +1200 | RNZ
Experts will gather in Auckland to discuss how to cope with the health impacts in the Pacific that are due to climate change. More >>
Global Study: COVID-19 And Adenoviral Vaccines Tied To GBS Risk, Not MRNA Vaccines
Thu, 29 May 2025 10:56:14 +1200 | Global Vaccine Data Network
GBS is a rare but serious neurological condition that can cause progressive limb weakness and eventual paralysis, with an annual incidence of 1 to 4 cases per 100,000 people worldwide. It has been linked to various infections, including Campylobacter ...More >>
Xero Now Offers Tap To Pay On IPhone For NZ Small Businesses With A Stripe Account To Accept Contactless Payments
Thu, 29 May 2025 10:09:24 +1200 | Xero
Xero research shows over a third (38%) of Kiwi consumers say they are frustrated when their preferred payment option isn’t available and one in five (22%) would shop elsewhere if a business didn’t offer one of their preferred ways to pay.More >>
