The heavily-mutated Covid-19 variant Omicron is spreading in South Africa as the country sees a fresh spike in cases. Early evidence suggests […]
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The Delta disinformation deluge – In the News
The Delta outbreak also led to an outbreak of disinformation in New Zealand, according to a new report. The Te […]
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Exotic weeds a ‘silent invasion’ – Expert Reaction
Invasive weeds could “transform our ecosystems beyond recognition” if left unchecked, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment […]
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Auckland peeks further out of lockdown – Expert Reaction
The Prime Minister has confirmed Auckland will move to Alert Level 3, Step 2 on Wednesday – and set an expected date for […]
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COP26: Halfway through ‘our last, best hope’ – In the News
It’s been pledges galore at the UN climate change conference in Glasgow. But they appear to be heading in the […]
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How is rural Northland more vulnerable to Covid-19? – Expert Q&A
With part of Northland back in lockdown due to unlinked Covid cases, concerns have been raised about low vaccination rates […]
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Auckland’s Covid restrictions eased further – Expert Reaction
Auckland retail shops will soon be allowed to open, and up to 25 people from multiple households will be able […]
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Pledge to halve emissions by 2030 – Expert Reaction
Halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is Aotearoa’s new climate pledge, signalled as the Glasgow climate conference kicks off. The […]
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Covid cases reach highest yet – Expert Reaction
Saturday saw 160 new cases in Aotearoa – the highest number yet recorded in the pandemic. The 160 people are located […]
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What does COP26 hope to achieve? – Expert Briefing
The UN climate change conference in Glasgow has four goals: setting ambitious emissions reductions targets, adapting to protect communities and ecosystems, mobilising climate […]
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