AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBird Flu Watch: MPI says lab testing found no exotic pests or diseases in samples from Porirua Harbour eagle ray deaths, with stormy weather the likely cause. Biosecurity Update: A virologist warns NZ may not have detected all H5 bird flu cases yet, as enhanced surveillance continues after detections in native birds. Health & Safety Research: A Sapienza University systematic review reports multiple pesticide residues in infant formula across 26 studies, with organochlorines most common. Aviation Reliability: Air New Zealand reports June reliability gains, with 86% of flights arriving within 15 minutes, despite disruptions. Robotics in Surgery: Wakefield Hospital adds a second da Vinci Xi system to expand robotic-assisted procedures and reduce wait times. Space Tech: Skyroot Aerospace successfully launches Vikram-1, placing payloads into orbit and joining a small club of private orbital launch providers. Local Science Legacy: Kew Gardens recognises Kiwi mycologist Greta Stevenson, preserving thousands of her fungal specimens. EV/AI/Tech: Roblox pushes AI tools for game creation, aiming to put coding-like creation in more hands.
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