The Prime Minister has announced a new COVID-19 alert system, while two cases are being investigated for possible community transmission. The Prime Minister […]
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Possible COVID-19 treatments – Expert Reaction
Donald Trump is touting an anti-malaria drug as a possible treatment for COVID-19, but it’s not yet clear how effective […]
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Treatment of COVID-19 patients – Expert Q+A
There are now 20 confirmed coronavirus infections in New Zealand – with 12 of them being announced in the last 24 […]
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Holding off the COVID-19 recession – Expert Reaction
The government has extended a financial lifeline to businesses, employees, and contractors affected by coronavirus self-isolation. The $12.1 billion package is worth […]
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Proposed air quality rules – Expert Reaction
Changes to air quality rules could require councils to monitor and respond to air pollution from far finer particles than […]
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Cleaning products and childhood asthma – Expert Reaction
Early exposure to household cleaning products is associated with the development of childhood asthma and wheeze by age three, according […]
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Tropical cyclones – Expert Q&A
Ex-tropical cyclones smash into New Zealand almost annually. Their violent winds, torrential rainfall, and associated storm surges have been felt […]
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Record dry spells and effects on forests – Expert Reaction
With no rain forecast before Sunday, Auckland is about to break a record for the city’s longest dry spell. Niwa says Auckland is likely […]
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Wealthy people waste more food – Expert Reaction
Global food waste estimates are “grossly underestimated” because we haven’t been properly factoring in how much food affluent people throw out, reports […]
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Smartphones, social media use, and youth mental health – Expert Reaction
A new analysis suggests a link between excessive smartphone and social media use and mental distress and suicidality among young people. […]
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