As the rains ease and river levels drop, residents are still cut off by damage to roads and bridges, and […]
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Canterbury flooded during ‘code red’ storm – Expert Reaction
The Canterbury region is being hit hard by heavy rain and rising floodwaters. Canterbury Civil Defence has warned of further […]
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Auckland scientists to lead largest-ever vaccine monitoring study – Expert Reaction
A global collaboration helmed in New Zealand will help assess the safety of COVID-19 vaccines on a massive scale. The Global Vaccine […]
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NZ exporting more sugary drinks to Pacific Islands – Expert Reaction
New Zealand-based companies are earning more from increased exports of sugary drinks to the Pacific, while Kiwi taxpayers are helping […]
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Budget 2021 – Expert Reaction
The government is increasing benefits, overhauling the health system, and funding green technologies in its latest Wellbeing Budget. Money is […]
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Cyber attack cripples Waikato hospitals – Expert Reaction
All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. […]
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Weak positive results in Wellington wastewater – Expert Reaction
Two weak positive results have arisen from ESR’s routine wastewater surveillance testing for COVID-19 in Wellington, reported this weekend. These results are likely […]
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Gun ban for ‘high-risk people’ – Expert Reaction
New Firearms Prohibition Orders will make it illegal for gangs and organised crime networks to own or use guns. A second […]
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Self-test for cervical cancer funded – Expert Reaction
A new test that gives women the option to self-screen for cervical cancer, and a more proactive breast screening system, will […]
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Child physical punishment still common – Expert Reaction
New data from more than 700 Kiwis suggests physical discipline of children by parents dropped between 2002 and 2017. However, the […]
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