New Zealand's new mining strategy has a goal of doubling the value of our mineral exports by 2035. The announcement today ...

New Zealand's national contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions is due to be announced today. Participating nations ...

The government has announced a national target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 51-55% below 2005 levels by 2035. This ...

A symposium in Auckland is highlighting findings from a major study on blood donation and HIV prevention, which is helping ...

A global study finds that most people hold relatively high levels of trust in scientists, with New Zealanders ranking 9th highest in the world. The international study team surveyed over 70,000 people ...

Healthcare systems around the world should rethink how they diagnose obesity, according to an international expert group that says current approaches are too reliant on body mass index (BMI). The ...

The government has announced the largest reforms to NZ’s science sector in over three decades. The seven Crown Research Institutes will be replaced by three Public Research Organisations (PROs) ...

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