Results from a trial of a leading vaccine suggest it could protect over 90% of people from Covid-19 infection. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine uses a new […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
November quarantine cluster – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Health has provided an update on the new cluster of COVID-19 cases which emerged in NZ over the […]
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Kiwi kids among the unhealthiest in the world – Expert Reaction
A worldwide study of children aged 5-19 years found that kids in New Zealand are gaining more weight, and becoming […]
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Māori diabetes patients missing out on key medicine – Expert Reaction
Māori patients receive fewer prescriptions for common diabetes medication Metformin than non-Māori patients, and may have worse health as a […]
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Mental health impacts of NZ’s lockdown revealed – Expert Reaction
New Zealand’s lockdown reduced wellbeing – particularly among young adults – according to a survey of 2,000 Kiwis taken in […]
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Community transmission from isolation facility – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Health has released more details of the managed isolation staff member infected with COVID-19. The person is […]
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Preliminary results show ‘no’ vote on cannabis – Expert Reaction (Updated)
This post was updated on 6 November 2020, following the final results of this year’s referenda. The original 30 October […]
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Environmental disruption could cause more pandemics – Expert Reaction
An international report looks at the link between the degradation of nature and increasing pandemic risks. The Intergovernmental Platform on […]
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Water on the moon – Expert Reaction
Scientists have used a telescope on a plane to confirm observations of water on the Moon. Research also shows the Moon’s shady […]
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Judging risk of transmission with COVID-19 testing – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Health has today reported 25 new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, with a potential mix of new and […]
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