Amid this year's science sector reforms, the 2025 Budget includes money for the establishment of three new Public Research ...

NZ Food Safety has proposed changing the residue limits allowed in food for several agricultural compounds. The proposed amendments change or set maximum residue levels in food sold in NZ for 14 ...

The government is investigating a ban on those under 16 using social media. The draft bill is modelled on Australian laws and ...

A global pandemic treaty is expected to be adopted by the World Health Assembly, which starts next week.  Governments from across the globe agreed to the draft accord on pandemic prevention, ...

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Crayfish are the “great creators and cleanup crew” of their freshwater homes, in this piece which weaves together great photos, human stories, facts and mātauranga. This story’s nominator said it’s ...

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