Rayssa Almeida is a Multimedia Journalist at various esteemed publications including New Zealand Herald, Indian Weekender, RNZ, The Press, Stuff, and Science Media Centre of New Zealand. She focuses on themes related to science, climate change, and the environment, while also covering topics such as consumer health, mental health, and animal rights. Rayssa's work is featured in multiple respected outlets, showcasing her commitment to impactful journalism.
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Rayssa Almeida's coverage is heavily focused on local government announcements, breaking news, and evolving stories related to government and politics in New Zealand. She also covers crime-related topics such as police activities and funding cuts.
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By: Rayssa Almeida
A poorly regulated grey market is growing online around unapproved peptides, which are being promoted on social media for uses that go from fat loss to anti-ageing. MedSafe has issued an alert on unapproved peptide products, as it sees increasing imports and sales of the compounds coming into the c
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A state of emergency has been declared for Wellington's Southern and Eastern Wards, with waves of 8-9 metres expected today. A mandatory evacuation order is in place from 9am Tuesday for waterfront properties in Ōwhiro Bay, Island Bay, Houghton Bay and Breaker Bay. The Science Media Centre asked
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Bottom trawling—towing a net along the seafloor to catch fish—is one of the most contested areas of the just-stalled Fisheries Amendment Bill. This week, the Prime Minister said that the economic and environmental effects of the practice needed to be balanced. The SMC asked experts to comment on t
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Is solar the silver bullet for NZ energy? – Expert Q&A
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Why does NZ allow weight-loss drug billboards? – Expert Reaction
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AI creates microbe that could one day take down superbugs – Expert Reaction
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An increasing proportion of unexplained infant deaths are happening while bed-sharing with parents, and a study suggests vaping has a role to play. Researchers looked at 66 detailed records of sudden infant deaths in NZ, finding nearly three-quarters were associated with direct bed sharing – and ex
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Medical misinformation may delay treatment for children, a case report warns. The NZ study describes the case of a 9-year-old girl who developed serious complications when her parents didn't follow the course of antibiotics prescribed to treat a cat scratch, instead using silver nitrate at home.
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Tauranga City Council has released its external review into the Mount Maunganui landslide, finding that the hazard was known but never addressed. It says the failure was not the fault of one person, but of a system that allowed an identified risk to life to remain unmanaged. The SMC asked expert
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Severe respiratory illness rates are now the highest they've been in the last decade, mostly due to very high rates of flu. This comes as ambulance services struggle to meet demand, and Health NZ urges people to save emergency departments for emergencies. The SMC asked experts to comment. Please f
