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Cyclone Gabrielle slash and land-use inquiry – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 May 202315 May 2023

A report has been presented to the government around the devastation caused by tonnes of forestry slash and silt during Cyclone […]

Torrential downpours flood North Island – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 May 202315 May 2023

Roads are closed due to flooding and slips overnight, as a deluge battered Auckland and areas of Gisborne and the Bay of […]

Extreme content becoming embedded in NZ online disinformation groups – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 May 2023

A new report documents the online spread of disinformation and anti-transgender hate in New Zealand during March-April 2023. The non-peer-reviewed […]

Taking the burden off hospitals this winter – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 May 202315 June 2023

Telehealth, pharmacy consultations, and remote patient monitoring are among proposals from Te Whatu Ora Health NZ’s to reduce the strain […]

Pacific turnout concerns as Census deadline looms – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 May 2023

More than a quarter of Pacific people in Aotearoa are yet to complete the Census, according to Stats NZ. The overall […]

Australia bans non-prescription vaping – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 May 2023

Vapes with flavours and bright colours will be restricted, and non-prescription vape imports will be more tightly controlled in Australia. The […]

Genetic discrimination in New Zealand – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 28 April 2023

Health professionals want government regulations to protect New Zealanders from genetic discrimination by insurance companies, according to a new survey. […]