The government has scrapped the Covid-19 Protection Framework, otherwise known as the traffic light system. Government vaccine mandates and most […]
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Proposal to drop most mask mandates in healthcare settings – Expert Reaction
The government has asked for feedback on a proposal to scrap almost all mandates to wear masks in healthcare settings […]
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A “pervasive and ongoing invasion” of radiata pine – Expert Reaction
New research says invasive radiata pine is spread more widely across NZ than was previously appreciated, with modelling showing that […]
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NZ tops world for island pest eradication – Expert Reaction
NZ is responsible for nearly a quarter of the world’s island pest eradications. However, the pace of eradications has slowed, newly […]
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Foot-and-mouth disease threat looms – Expert Q&A
A highly infectious disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals like cattle could upend New Zealand’s economy if it crosses our border. Cases […]
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Could native lizards be born “old” as the climate warms? – Expert Reaction
Research published today finds that in warming conditions, lizards are born with shorter telomeres – the protective caps on DNA […]
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NZ’s first Climate Adaptation Plan – Expert Reaction
The government has released its plan to deal with the rising seas, increasing heat and extreme weather that are predicted to […]
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Monkeypox: A global health emergency – Expert Q&A
The World Health Organisation has declared monkeypox a global public health emergency, but says the outbreak can be stopped. There have been […]
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The Climate Commission’s advice on the Emissions Trading Scheme – Expert Reaction
The Climate Change Commission is recommending improvements be made to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Commission says the government should […]
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What the European heatwave means for NZ – In The News
A heatwave in Europe is blasting through temperature records, and scientists warn it’s only a matter of time before it […]
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