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Rugby stadiums are sold as an economic asset – but NZ needs to ask if they’re really worth it
Housing, Support Benefits Homeless
Light pollution affects coastal ecosystems too – this underwater ‘canary’ is warning of the impacts
Escalation in harassment of MPs threatens democracy
Have New Zealanders really been ‘misled’ about AUKUS, or is involvement now a foregone conclusion?
Cause of rare genetic condition discovered
Study finds alcohol ED presentations increasing among older New Zealanders
Researchers Identify Fossil Dolphin
Critics of NZ joining AUKUS need to answer a crucial question: what exactly is an independent foreign policy?
New Ketamine psychotherapy trial for treatment-resistant depression
How will you age? World-leading Dunedin Study launches next phase
Alternative proteins are here – the next 30 years could be crucial for NZ’s meat and dairy sectors
Not just a headache: migraine causing significant disability
Government announces $5m fund for regional events
Government commits nearly $3 million for period products in schools
Piopiotahi/Milford Sound regenerative tourism proposed
Otago academics propose resuscitation strategy for doctor shortage
Adventure tourists can only be warned of risks: industry expert
We need faster, better ways to monitor NZ’s declining river health – using environmental DNA can help
Older adults’ input needed in transition to residential care
NZ’s summer insects are packing up for autumn – here’s how our gardens can help them through the cold months
The government wants to fast-track approvals of large infrastructure projects – that’s bad news for NZ’s biodiversity
Tourism Policy School aims to “connect the dots”
Personality and mental health factors linked to vaping uptake
Better regulation could reduce deaths, injuries at home, researchers say
Antarctica’s coasts are becoming less icy
Many New Zealand Glaciers Are Headed For Extinction
Study shares wāhine Māori birth experiences
Out of this world: NZ research to fly on ISS for first time | University of Canterbury
Study provides rural perspective on COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Odours hasten mortality and reproductive ageing
Repeal of smokefree laws means thousands will die, researchers warn
A pandemic that won’t go away – as COVID enters its 5th year, NZ needs a realistic strategy
Scholarship Boosts Biodiversity Tech Potential
Half-price fares benefit people experiencing transport poverty – study
Out of the rabbit hole: new research shows people can change their minds about conspiracy theories
Vale Professor Saxon Smith AM
NZ votes the red admiral butterfly ‘bug of the year’ – how to make your garden its home
Urban-rural vaccination divide underscores need for change
Waikato MoU reinforces Govt’s commitment to increase NZ doctors
Sense of smell impacted by vaping
Our ancient primate ancestors had an appetite for soft fruits – and their diet shaped human evolution
High Court Judge appointed 2 February
Archaeological evidence of seasonal vitamin D deficiency discovered
Don’t lower the price: 3 more effective ways to reduce the costs of smoking
Pacific nations tax unhealthy foods to tackle NCD crisis
Sediment runoff from the land is killing NZ’s seas – it’s time to take action
Furry fruit improves mental health – fast