Scientists have used a telescope on a plane to confirm observations of water on the Moon. Research also shows the Moon’s shady […]
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NZ keeps getting warmer – Expert Reaction
Climate data shows New Zealand is feeling more heatwaves, fewer frosts, rising sea levels, and a decline in taonga marine […]
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International advice on managing COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
New messaging on lockdowns from a World Health Organisation special envoy has caused some confusion. This morning, WHO spokesperson Dr […]
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WHO advice on lockdowns – In the News
Confusion has been raised over a World Health Organisation envoy’s advice to governments on the use of lockdowns to control […]
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Global vaccine confidence study – Expert Reaction
International research shows New Zealanders’ attitudes towards vaccines were relatively stable in the years before the pandemic. The new study, published in The Lancet, maps […]
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Oxford vaccine trial on hold – Expert Reaction
An investigation is underway after a participant in the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial fell seriously ill. AstraZeneca is investigating whether […]
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Cross-party mental health report – Expert Reaction
A group of MPs from across the political spectrum have released their vision for zero suicide in Aotearoa. The cross-party […]
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COVID-19 death in Auckland – Expert Reaction
A man in his 50s with a coronavirus infection has died in Middlemore Hospital’s intensive care unit. It is the first COVID-19 […]
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Tenth anniversary of the Darfield earthquake – Expert Reaction
Ten years ago today, Cantabrians were woken by a major, unexpected shake. The magnitude 7.1 quake was followed by a […]
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Racism in healthcare and COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
Two studies have documented the effects of inequity and racism in our healthcare system. A Te Pūnaha Matatini study shows the estimated […]
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