Kiwi researchers have created maps of the country showing each region’s vulnerability to Covid-19. They took into account Covid-19 risk […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
MIQ worker tests positive after vaccination – Expert reaction
A managed isolation and quarantine worker (MIQ) worker has tested positive for Covid-19 after receiving their second vaccine dose. The worker – a cleaner […]
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The future of commercial fisheries – Expert Reaction
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor has released a new report into New Zealand’s fisheries management system. The recommendations include adopting a whole-ecosystem approach to […]
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Proposed law will centralise water fluoridation decisions – Expert Reaction
The government has amended a long-dormant bill to shift control of water fluoridation decisions from local authorities to the Director-General of Health. Associate […]
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Reducing the cost of type 2 diabetes – Expert Reaction
More young people are expected to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes over the next twenty years, contributing to more than a […]
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European countries put AstraZeneca vaccine on pause – Expert Reaction
Ireland has joined a growing list of European countries pausing their use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after reports of […]
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Japan’s devastating tsunami, ten years on – Expert Reaction
Ten years ago, the fourth strongest earthquake on record struck off the coast of the Tōhoku region of Japan, sending a massive tsunami […]
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Priority groups for Covid-19 vaccination – Expert Reaction
Those at high risk of Covid-19 in south Auckland and certain aged care facilities will be priorities for the vaccine […]
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Aviation worker tests positive for Covid-19 shortly after vaccination – Expert Reaction
An Air New Zealand flight attendant tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, shortly after receiving a shot of the Pfizer vaccine. Prime Minister […]
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Three big earthquakes in one morning – Expert Reaction
Coastal communities are returning home after a morning spent on alert for tsunamis triggered by significant marine earthquakes. The three significant earthquakes […]
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