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How do we stop lithium batteries from burning up in the bin? – Expert Q&A
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...
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February 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM
It's the final day to apply to work with the SMC! Get your CV in by 5pm (12 Feb).
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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…
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February 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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...
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...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Want to work with a dynamic team helping connect scientists with the media? Applications close at 5pm tomorrow (12 Feb).
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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…
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February 10, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Wellington’s sewage spill prompts health warnings – Expert Reaction
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...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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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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…
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February 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
How Wellington’s wastewater failure could impact sea life – Expert Reaction
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...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
NZ’s critical minerals on the world stage – Expert Reaction
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...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Transgender and cisgender women have similar physical fitness – Expert Reaction
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...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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...
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...
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January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Parts of North Island hit by record-breaking rains – Expert Reaction
Parts of North Island hit by record-breaking rains - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Red rain warnings affecting parts of the North Island have been lifted, while local states of emergency remain in place in five regions due to the severe weather. This was the 20th Red Warning Event issued...
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January 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM
“Bad behaviour” begets “bad behaviour” in AI – Expert Reaction
"Bad behaviour" begets "bad behaviour" in AI - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Artificial intelligence models trained to behave badly on specifically defined jobs may also start misbehaving on completely different tasks, say international researchers. When they trained an AI model...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Crayfish catch ban floated to protect kelp forests – Expert Reaction
Crayfish catch ban floated to protect kelp forests - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Recreational and commercial kōura fishing could be banned on Northland's east coast to help prevent kelp forests turning into sea urchin barrens. Rock lobsters (better known as kōura and crayfish) are...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Glyphosate safety paper retracted after 25 years – Expert Reaction
Glyphosate safety paper retracted after 25 years - Expert Reaction
A peer-reviewed article on the safety of herbicide glyphosate has been retracted, eight years after ghostwriting from Monsanto employees was revealed in court. A New Zealand-based scientist formally ...
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December 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Australia’s teen social media ban takes effect – Expert Reaction
Australia's teen social media ban takes effect - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Under-16s across Australia will not be allowed on social media platforms, starting on Wednesday. The European Parliament passed a similar resolution last week, and in New Zealand a private members...
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December 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM