health & science Tough rules to stop hitchhiking stink bugs Strict new rules aim to stop a bug which has been hitchhiking its way around the world and wreaking havoc in NZ. Apr 23 2019 Farah Hancock
environment Biodiversity on the brink - report Part 2 of 3 Newsroom stories on today’s big, three-yearly national environment update: Biodiversity and extinction. Apr 18 2019 Farah Hancock
News Online gambling sites fake NZ connection At least 13 offshore gambling websites are using a NZ website address, and one is using our coat of arms. Apr 18 2019 Farah Hancock
health & science NZ’s deadly public health battle A new book explores a vacuum of public health leadership, the appalling state of public health, and the influence of lobby groups . Apr 16 2019 Farah Hancock
Best of the Week Bleak outlook for these seven NZ species Despite concerted efforts to save some of NZ’s most threatened species, it’s a losing battle. Farah Hancock reports. Apr 16 2019 Farah Hancock
environment Deer are not like moa Fossilised and fresh dung has busted the myth that introduced deer replaced the role of moa in New Zealand forests. Apr 15 2019 Farah Hancock
health & science The clash between science and silence Lincoln University was silenced for over two months on a controversial conservation issue because of a contract with Ngāi Tahu. Apr 13 2019 Farah Hancock
health & science Women, wellness and pseudo-science Dr Jen Gunter doesn’t want you to put a jade egg in your vagina, steam it, or feel you need to wear white underwear if you have a vaginal infection. Apr 12 2019 Farah Hancock
technology When will we start jailing robots? If a robot, or an algorithm, causes the death of a person, who is legally responsible? Apr 09 2019 Farah Hancock
News Homeowners ignore healthy home advice Homeowners understand the importance of insulation, but messages about other important measures which could make homes healthier aren’t getting through. Apr 09 2019 Farah Hancock
health & science Time to get your gumboots on Mike King speaks to Farah Hancock about how gumboots and gold coins can help children access counselling. Apr 02 2019 Farah Hancock
Terror in Chch AI’s age of enlightenment In the wake of the Christchurch killings panellists at AI Day discussed whether AI can make the world safer. Apr 01 2019 Farah Hancock
environment The secret life of beehives A Kiwi company has created sensors which allow beekeepers to watch what’s happing inside beehives from their laptops. Mar 29 2019 Farah Hancock
News Nurses targeted in ongoing car park attacks The attack on two nurses in a staff car park last week highlights the danger nurses face getting to and from their jobs. Mar 29 2019 Farah Hancock
technology Share-no-evil monkey tackles gunman’s plan A browser extension has been launched which replaces out the accused Chch gunman’s name with the words “Share No Evil”. Mar 27 2019 Farah Hancock
health & science Why we need a rheumatic fever register People with rheumatic fever are falling through the cracks of a health system not catering to the majority of sufferers. Mar 26 2019 Farah Hancock
environment NZ failing to protect at-risk fish Freshwater fish are getting left behind and forgotten by legislation which could protect them and the water which is their home. Mar 22 2019 Farah Hancock
Terror in Chch The legal process for a murder trial What’s ahead of New Zealand as the Christchurch killer’s case goes to court? Mar 20 2019 Farah Hancock
Legal How should media report the trial? News that the Christchurch terror accused plans to represent himself in court has raised questions over how how media should report on the trial. Mar 20 2019 Farah Hancock
health & science Measles: as certain as death and taxes The measles vaccine is 97 percent effective, but not everyone is opting to be vaccinated. Mar 20 2019 Farah Hancock
