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NZ space launch limit to increase tenfold - Expert Reaction The number of space launches allowed from NZ is set to increase from 100 to 1000. The government says the current limit was expected to be reached this year, while the new limit would not be reached ...

A few scientists mentioned this in our recent expert reaction:
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26.02.2026 03:15 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

Police given powers to order homeless to 'move-on' - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre New powers will enable police to require people to leave a public area for up to 24 hours. In an amendment to the Summary Offences Act, the 'move-on' orders can be applied to anyone over the age of...

Police given powers to order homeless to ‘move-on’ – Expert Reaction

24.02.2026 18:02 — 👍 2 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0

Dog attacks spark calls for change - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre The Dog Control Act is under scrutiny following three serious dog attacks last week. Organisations such as Auckland Council and the SPCA separately called for a review of the Act after a woman was...

Dog attacks spark calls for change – Expert Reaction

23.02.2026 04:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

A dengue death in the Cook Islands is a reminder that community cooperation is the most vital tool in transmission reduction, AUT's Dr Hammed Fatoyinbo tells the Science Media centre @smcnz.bsky.social

15.02.2026 23:55 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0

Which Aotearoa bug is best? - In the News - Science Media Centre Voting closes at midnight on Monday for the Entomological Society's Bug of the Year 2026. Here are some of the 21 bugs vying for your vote. Otago alpine cockroach Professor of Evolutionary Biology Mary...

Which Aotearoa bug is best? – In the News

16.02.2026 05:00 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 3

Dengue control underway in Cook Islands - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre A mosquito fumigation operation is being carried out in Rarotonga, after the first reported death from a dengue outbreak. Travellers to Rarotonga will experience temperature checks and bug-spraying...

Dengue control underway in Cook Islands – Expert Reaction

13.02.2026 04:00 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

How do we stop lithium batteries from burning up in the bin? - Expert Q&A - Science Media Centre A Waikato landfill fire is the latest in a series of blazes suspected to have been caused by wrongly disposed lithium-ion batteries. The fire has re-opened discussion on how we can best deal with the...

How do we stop lithium batteries from burning up in the bin? – Expert Q&A

13.02.2026 03:00 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

NZ space launch limit to increase tenfold - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre The number of space launches allowed from NZ is set to increase from 100 to 1000. The government says the current limit was expected to be reached this year, while the new limit would not be reached...

NZ space launch limit to increase tenfold – Expert Reaction

12.02.2026 03:00 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

We're hiring: Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor role The Science Media Centre (SMC) is looking for a media advisor to join our dedicated team working to improve the reach, relevance and accuracy of news media reporting on science and related topics in…

It's the final day to apply to work with the SMC! Get your CV in by 5pm (12 Feb).
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11.02.2026 18:30 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

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 uni...

New spots have opened up in next week's media training in Whakatū Nelson - a rare opportunity for researchers in the region to attend a local SAVVY workshop. 19-20 February, needs-based funding available. Apply now! www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/science-medi...

11.02.2026 03:55 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

We're hiring: Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor role The Science Media Centre (SMC) is looking for a media advisor to join our dedicated team working to improve the reach, relevance and accuracy of news media reporting on science and related topics in…

Want to work with a dynamic team helping connect scientists with the media? Applications close at 5pm tomorrow (12 Feb).
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10.02.2026 19:45 — 👍 8 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 0

Wellington's sewage spill prompts health warnings - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre Health officials are warning people to stay off Wellington's south coast beaches, due to the infection risks from the Moa Point wastewater plant failure. With untreated wastewater still being pumped into...

Wellington’s sewage spill prompts health warnings – Expert Reaction

10.02.2026 04:00 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

We're hiring: Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor role The Science Media Centre (SMC) is looking for a media advisor to join our dedicated team working to improve the reach, relevance and accuracy of news media reporting on science and related topics in…

Time is running out to apply to to work with the SMC! Get your CV in by this Thursday (12 Feb).
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10.02.2026 03:00 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 2

Obesity linked to severe infection risk - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre People with obesity are 1.7 times more likely to be hospitalised or die from infection, a new overseas study finds, while those with severe obesity face 3 times the risk. The paper in The Lancet looked...

Obesity linked to severe infection risk – Expert Reaction

10.02.2026 00:00 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

How Wellington's wastewater failure could impact sea life - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre It could take months before the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is repaired, with raw sewage continuing to flow into the Cook Strait. Wellington Water is advising that people stay away from local...

How Wellington’s wastewater failure could impact sea life – Expert Reaction

09.02.2026 05:00 — 👍 3 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0

Moa Point wastewater plant shuts down - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre An equipment failure at the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant last Wednesday sent raw sewage into the sea directly off Wellington's south coast. Since Thursday night, the untreated wastewater has...

Moa Point wastewater plant shuts down – Expert Reaction

08.02.2026 23:00 — 👍 0 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 1

NZ's critical minerals on the world stage - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre New Zealand is attending international talks in the US this week about a strategic alliance on critical minerals. Earlier in the week, the US announced a stockpile of rare earth elements, and plans...

NZ’s critical minerals on the world stage – Expert Reaction

05.02.2026 03:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

Transgender and cisgender women have similar physical fitness - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre Trans and cisgender women have comparable fitness despite differences in muscle mass, finds a review of 52 previous studies. The systematic review and analysis by overseas scientists in British Journal...

Transgender and cisgender women have similar physical fitness – Expert Reaction

04.02.2026 22:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

We're hiring: Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor role - Science Media Centre The Science Media Centre (SMC) is looking for a media advisor to join our dedicated team working to improve the reach, relevance and accuracy of news media reporting on science and related topics in Aotearoa...

Want to work at the interface of science and journalism - helping make complex topics accessible to the public of Aotearoa New Zealand? Then check out our new job opening here: www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2026/01/27/w...

27.01.2026 19:30 — 👍 6 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0

We're hiring: Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor role - Science Media Centre The Science Media Centre (SMC) is looking for a media advisor to join our dedicated team working to improve the reach, relevance and accuracy of news media reporting on science and related topics in Aotearoa...

We’re hiring: Kaimanaaki Pāpāho | Media Advisor role

27.01.2026 04:00 — 👍 3 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 0