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Tropical cyclones – Expert Q&A
Ex-tropical cyclones smash into New Zealand almost annually. Their violent winds, torrential rainfall, and associated storm surges have been felt […]
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Record dry spells and effects on forests – Expert Reaction
With no rain forecast before Sunday, Auckland is about to break a record for the city’s longest dry spell. Niwa says Auckland is likely […]
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Wealthy people waste more food – Expert Reaction
Global food waste estimates are “grossly underestimated” because we haven’t been properly factoring in how much food affluent people throw out, reports […]
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Smartphones, social media use, and youth mental health – Expert Reaction
A new analysis suggests a link between excessive smartphone and social media use and mental distress and suicidality among young people. […]
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Measles catch-up campaign – Expert Reaction
The government is committing $23 million to give MMR jabs to about 300,000 young people, and rebuild the National Immunisation Register. […]
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