A traveller who contracted the rabies virus overseas was diagnosed in New Zealand last week and subsequently died. Health officials say […]
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Candida auris and superbugs in Aotearoa – Expert Reaction
The antifungal-resistant yeast Candida auris has been detected in New Zealand, adding to the list of germs that can resist treatment by […]
Continue reading10-year plan for Pacific children’s health – Expert Reaction
Quality housing, sustainable incomes, and better access to healthcare and education would make a world of difference to Pacific children’s […]
Continue readingMāori and Pacific perspectives on the latest climate science – Expert Reaction
Indigenous and local knowledge play important roles in ambitiously preparing for a warmer future, according to IPCC’s latest climate report. The IPCC’s […]
Continue readingHow the Black Summer bushfires depleted the ozone layer – Expert Reaction
The chemicals in bushfire smoke can enhance the activation of molecules that destroy ozone, according to new research. The findings […]
Continue readingThe science of Fukushima’s treated nuclear wastewater – Expert Reaction
Japan has recently deferred plans to release more than one million tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear […]
Continue readingTonnes of sediment moved by floodwaters – Expert Reaction
Homes, crops, and more in have been buried under fine sediment after Cyclone Gabrielle smashed through Esk Valley and other […]
Continue readingOmicron-specific vaccine approved for over-30s – Expert Reaction
Everyone in Aotearoa over 30 years old will be able to get the new Pfizer Covid-19 bivalent vaccine from the beginning […]
Continue readingDisaster fatigue as more rain forecast for cyclone-hit areas – Expert Reaction
Metservice says there is a possibility of heavy rain in some of the cyclone-impacted areas over the rest of the week, and further […]
Continue readingMoving to a circular bioeconomy – Expert Reaction
How can we reduce waste and pollution, and regenerate natural environments, while still keeping our economy running? Today Scion hosted a […]
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