Category: science_technology
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Census Scrapped, Melatonin OTC
Radio New Zealand is reporting that New Zealand's traditional Census form will be scrapped from 2030. Statistics Minister Shane Reti said the five-yearly count, which has existed in a similar format for more than 70 years, will be replaced with…
Politics and GovernmentHealthSportWorldScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceLaw EnforcementTransportationLegal CensusShane RetimelatoninpsilocybinTaine TuapikiAlfred SmalleyRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Vape Ban, Sick Leave, and Attack on Iran
RNZ is reporting that new regulations for disposable vapes take effect Tuesday in New Zealand. It said the changes include a ban on disposable vapes and stricter advertising rules. Also, the Minister in charge of reviewing sick leave policies says…
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyWorldBusinessSportAsiaAustralasiaMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeArtificial Intelligence RNZvape bansick leaveIranIsraeltravel restrictionsRNZ News
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on June 15, 2025, at 07:25:26 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 56.195S, 143.602W. Its location was approximately 2686.6 km…
WeatherScience & TechnologyWorldDisastersGeneral Weather EarthquakePacific-Antarctic RidgeUSGSSeismologyGeological SurveyWaitangiUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Media Monitor: Boat Fire Contained in Stanmore Bay
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a boat caught fire in Stanmore Bay early Sunday morning. It said the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at Stanmore Bay on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze. No injuries…
HealthSportScience & TechnologyWorldWeatherMedical ScienceFilm and TVGeneral Weather Radio New ZealandStanmore BayWhangaparāoa PeninsulaBoat FireMingma TsiriMt. EverestFirefightersRNZ News
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Consumer NZ Seeks Nominations for 'Yeah, Nah' Awards, Highlights Sunscreen Failures
Consumer NZ is calling for nominations for its annual Yeah, Nah Awards, which highlight disappointing products and services. Nominations are open until June 30. In other news, Consumer NZ recently tested 20 sunscreens, finding that 11 did not meet their…
BusinessHealthScience & TechnologyWorldEconomyEnergyMedical Science Consumer NZYeah, Nah AwardsSunscreenFrank EnergySunbedsBNPLProduct Recall
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Embassy Closure, Investigation
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the Embassy of Israel in Wellington is closing amid international conflict. RNZ said the closure is part of a worldwide shuttering of the country's diplomatic missions. In other news, a scheduled test of Christchurch…
WeatherSportPolitics and GovernmentBusinessWorldScience & TechnologyMiddle EastDisastersFinancial MarketsLaw EnforcementEducationGeneral WeatherEconomySocial IssuesEnvironment Embassy of IsraelWellingtonChristchurchLachlan JonesGorePolice investigationDiplomacyRNZ News
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Hits Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Balleny Islands region on June 13, 2025, at 04:26:05 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 62.081S, 161.502E. Its epicenter was…
WeatherScience & TechnologyAustralasiaDisastersGeneral Weather EarthquakeBalleny IslandsUSGSSeismologyGeological SurveyNatural disasterUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on June 12, 2025, at 08:33:06 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 62.860S, 162.865W. Its location was approximately 2281.6 km…
WeatherScience & TechnologyDisastersGeneral Weather EarthquakePacific-Antarctic RidgeUSGSSeismologyGeological SurveyNatural disasterUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on June 12, 2025, at 05:28:18 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 63.574S, 163.467W. Its location was approximately 2337.4 km…
WeatherDisastersScience & TechnologyAustralasia EarthquakePacific-Antarctic RidgeUSGSSeismologyGeological SurveyNatural disasterUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Hits Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on June 12, 2025, at 04:58:27 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 63.203S, 163.693W. Its location was approximately 2295.5 km…
Science & TechnologyWorldDisastersAustralasiaEnvironment EarthquakePacific-Antarctic RidgeUSGSSeismologyGeological SurveyWaitangiUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on June 8, 2025, at 14:55:46 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, with a depth of 10 km, was centered at 59.752S, 150.460W. Its location was approximately 2483.7 km…
Science & TechnologyDisastersAustralasiaEnvironment EarthquakePacific-Antarctic RidgeUS Geological SurveySeismologyNational Earthquake Information CenterUSGS Earthquake Reports
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NZ Police Welcome Privacy Report on Facial Recognition
New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has welcomed a report from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) regarding the use of facial recognition technology by a major supermarket chain. Chambers supports the use of such technology as a valuable…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyAustralasiaLegalSocial Issues
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Behind the Blooms at Wellington's Botanic Garden ki Paekākā
The Botanic Garden ki Paekākā team designs displays for the Begonia House, similar to curating an art exhibition. The team creatively showcases interesting plants, aiming to engage people with plant conservation and science globally. The displays reveal the plant world's…
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New Zealand Defence Minister Highlights Cyber, Undersea, and Space Defence Challenges
New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins KC addressed the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, 2025, focusing on cyber, undersea, and outer-space defence challenges. Collins emphasized the importance of secure global connections for New Zealand's security and…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldMilitarySingaporeFranceFinlandGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentAsiaEuropeAstronomy and SpaceComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityTradeLaw Enforcement Judith CollinsDefenceSpaceUndersea CablesInternational Institute for Strategic Studies
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Scientists Warn Against New Zealand's Methane Target Review
A group of international scientists has cautioned New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon against adopting a biogenic methane target based on "no additional warming." In an open letter, the scientists argue that this approach could undermine the country's commitments under…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate Change methaneParis AgreementClimate Change CommissionGlobal Methane Pledgebiogenic methaneChristopher Luxon
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Media Monitor: The Guardian on US energy department cuts, Ardern, cannabis
The Guardian is reporting that employees of the U.S. Energy Department are raising concerns that cuts and deregulation undermine the department’s ability to function and will cause cost hikes. It said one employee stated the Trump administration is “going to…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldEntertainmentHealthScience & TechnologySportMediaMiddle EastAsiaEuropeAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentClimate ChangeMilitarySocial IssuesEnergyFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingMedical ScienceLaw Enforcement Energy DepartmentJacinda ArderncannabisTrump administrationderegulationprice hikesThe Guardian
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Denniston Plateau Faces Mining Threat: Forest & Bird Calls for Protection
Forest & Bird is campaigning to protect the Denniston Plateau from a proposed mining operation. Bathurst Resources aims to extract millions of tonnes of coking coal over the next 25 years, potentially bypassing public consultation using the Government’s Fast-track Approvals…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergy Denniston PlateauForest & BirdminingconservationBathurst ResourcesFast-track Approvals Act
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New Zealand Boosts Science and Innovation for Economic Growth
The New Zealand government is backing science and innovation to boost economic growth, according to Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti. Budget 2025 will reallocate existing funds towards growth-promoting investments in these sectors. The aim is to enable…
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceEnvironmentAgriculture Shane RetiBudget 2025ScienceInnovationGene TechnologyEconomic Growth
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, on May 19, 2025, at 05:48:32 UTC. The quake, centered at 30.169S, 177.279W, had a depth of 10 km. Its location was approximately 919.8 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New…
WeatherScience & TechnologyWorldAustralasiaDisastersEnvironment EarthquakeKermadec IslandsUSGSSeismologyNatural disasterTongaUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Media Monitor: Auckland Floods, Giant Fungus, A-League Semi-Final
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Healthy Waters received its first alert of heavy rain around 10:29 p.m. Friday, but Emergency Management didn't alert the public until 12:42 a.m. Saturday during the Auckland Easter floods. RNZ said researchers uncovered a…
WeatherSportScience & TechnologyMediaEntertainmentAustralasiaDisastersMedical ScienceEnvironmentMusic
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New Zealand Police Launch Review of Technology Use
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has initiated an independent review into the use of police technology, effective May 12, to prevent misuse of equipment for non-work-related purposes. The review aims to ensure strong controls are in place to detect and prevent…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyComputers and Internet New Zealand PoliceRichard Chamberstechnology reviewpolice equipmentICT systemsinformation securityNZ Police
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New Zealand Updates Guidance for Responsible AI in Public Service
New Zealand has released updated guidance on February 3, 2025, to support the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across its government. The document, titled “Responsible AI Guidance for the Public Service: GenAI,” aims to enable government agencies to explore and…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustralasiaLawArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentLegal AIgovernmentOECD AI PrinciplesGenerative AIpublic serviceU.S. Library of Congress
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on May 15, 2025, at 12:59:21 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 55.241S, 135.678W. Its epicenter was over 3,154 km…
Science & TechnologyWeatherDisasters EarthquakePacific-Antarctic RidgeUSGSSeismologyGeological Surveyus 7000pzcpUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Media Monitor: Australian Election Count Tightens, Maori MPs Punished
The Guardian is reporting that in Australia, Zoe Daniel is within 300 votes of Tim Wilson as the Goldstein count tightens. It said that Prime Minister Albanese is in talks with Prabowo about elections. Meanwhile, Maori members of New Zealand's…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEntertainmentSportAustraliaUkraineMiddle EastAsiaEconomyFilm and TVGeneral Politics Zoe DanielTim WilsonAlbanesePrabowoElon MuskGuardian Australia
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Hits Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on May 14, 2025, at 16:33:05 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 56.745S, 140.809W. Its location was approximately…
WeatherScience & TechnologyDisastersAustralasiaGeneral Weather EarthquakePacific-Antarctic RidgeUSGSSeismologyGeological SurveyNatural DisasterUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on May 8, 2025, at 22:01:10 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was located at 60.603S 160.172E, with a depth of 10 km. The quake's location was approximately…
Science & TechnologyWeatherAustralasiaDisasters EarthquakeMacquarie IslandUSGSGeological SurveyNatural disasterSeismology
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale and Ice Accretion
MetService issued high seas warnings at 1828UTC on May 6, 2025. Gale Warning 120 affects the FORTIES PACIFIC and SOUTHERN ocean areas. It covers waters east of the western boundary, specifically a belt 540 nautical miles wide centered on a…
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New Bill Aims to Restrict Social Media Access for Under 16s in New Zealand
National MP Catherine Wedd has introduced the Social Media Age-Appropriate Users Bill, aiming to protect young people from the risks associated with social media. The bill focuses on restricting access for those under 16. Wedd stated, "Social media is an…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologySocial IssuesEducationAustralasiaComputers and InternetLaw Enforcement Catherine WeddSocial Media Age-Appropriate Users BillSocial mediaOnline Safety AmendmentlegislationParenting
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Oceans
MetService has issued multiple high seas warnings effective 0600UTC on May 5, 2025, for the Pacific and Southern Ocean areas. Gale Warning 088 is in effect for the Pacific, where a low-pressure system of 993hPa is located near 38S 157W,…
WeatherScience & TechnologyAustralasiaDisastersTransportationGeneral Weather
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale Force Winds and Ice Accretion
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 0124UTC on May 5, 2025, for various ocean areas. Gale warnings were issued for the Pacific and Southern ocean areas. Gale Warning 081 affects a belt 240 nautical miles wide centred on a…
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