Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work more closely with the scientific community.

December, police will begin testing drivers for THC (cannabis), meth, MDMA (ecstasy) and cocaine. Drivers who test positive ...

Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work more closely with the scientific community.

The Government has decided to not include international shipping and aviation emissions in our 2050 target, going against the ...

Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work more closely with the scientific community.

Efforts to track down the yellow-legged hornet have ramped up this week, with queen hornets and nests continuing to be ...

GLP-1 medications may be used to manage obesity, according to new guidelines released by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO also recommends behavioural therapies, like changes to diet and ...

The Science Media Centre has developed resources to help institutions effectively support researchers experiencing online harassment, thanks to support from Universities New Zealand. This resource ...

An upcoming wildlife conference in Queenstown will look at new challenges and solutions to managing pests and protecting native species. Talks at next week’s Australiasian Wildlife Management Society ...

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Wealthy countries have tripled their financial support to help vulnerable nations adapt to the impacts of climate change, but ...