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Expert Reactions | Published: 27 October 2020

Scientists have used a telescope on a plane to confirm observations of water on the Moon. Research also shows the Moon’s shady […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 21 October 2020

The Ministry of Health has today reported 25 new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, with a potential mix of new and […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 21 October 202023 October 2020

Two coronavirus cases have been detected at New Zealand ports in the past week. One was a port worker who is suspected to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 October 202019 October 2020

There is one new community case of COVID-19 in New Zealand, Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced today. The person is a man […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 October 2020

New research shows a significant difference in Type 2 diabetes health outcomes between Māori and Pākehā. The research team – from China, […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 October 202016 October 2020

Climate data shows New Zealand is feeling more heatwaves, fewer frosts, rising sea levels, and a decline in taonga marine […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 October 202010 August 2022

New messaging on lockdowns from a World Health Organisation special envoy has caused some confusion. This morning, WHO spokesperson Dr […]

In the News | Published: 13 October 202016 October 2020

Confusion has been raised over a World Health Organisation envoy’s advice to governments on the use of lockdowns to control […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 October 2020

The majority of sweet potato varieties may not be able to survive rising global temperatures, according to new research. Peruvian and […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 October 202005 October 2020

Auckland will join the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1 on Wednesday night, Jacinda Ardern has announced. The […]