Two coronavirus cases have been detected at New Zealand ports in the past week. One was a port worker who is suspected to […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
New community case of COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
There is one new community case of COVID-19 in New Zealand, Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced today. The person is a man […]
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Māori health inequality studied from overseas – Expert Reaction
New research shows a significant difference in Type 2 diabetes health outcomes between Māori and Pākehā. The research team – from China, […]
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NZ keeps getting warmer – Expert Reaction
Climate data shows New Zealand is feeling more heatwaves, fewer frosts, rising sea levels, and a decline in taonga marine […]
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International advice on managing COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
New messaging on lockdowns from a World Health Organisation special envoy has caused some confusion. This morning, WHO spokesperson Dr […]
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Climate change threatens kūmara crops – Expert Reaction
The majority of sweet potato varieties may not be able to survive rising global temperatures, according to new research. Peruvian and […]
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Auckland moves to Alert Level 1 – Expert Reaction
Auckland will join the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1 on Wednesday night, Jacinda Ardern has announced. The […]
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Managing COVID-19 risk from overseas – Expert Reaction
A flurry of new imported COVID-19 cases has been announced today, with ten on the same flight from India. Twelve new cases […]
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Cross-country review highlights NZ’s COVID-19 strategy – Expert Reaction
A just-published policy review in The Lancet says more countries should consider taking a ‘zero-COVID’ approach to tackling the pandemic. An international team of […]
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What do farmers think about biodiversity on their land? – Expert Reaction
Over 90 per cent of sheep and beef farmers surveyed acknowledge the benefits of managing biodiversity on their farmland, according […]
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