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Expert Reactions | Published: 09 March 2020

The Department of Conservation has released a strategy to reach Predator Free 2050, along with an action plan through to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 March 202004 March 2020

A second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in New Zealand, in a person who had travelled to northern Italy. […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 March 202003 March 2020

A new study highlights the role of live poultry markets in the spread of avian influenza. Since it was identified […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 28 February 202028 February 2020

After spreading across the globe for months, the first case of COVID-19 has been reported in New Zealand. The Ministry […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 February 202027 February 2020

Needle exchanges have contributed to reducing transmission of the disease, new research suggests. Of more than 1650 people diagnosed with […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 February 202026 February 2020

Changes to air quality rules could require councils to monitor and respond to air pollution from far finer particles than […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 19 February 202019 February 2020

Forecast rain might be a welcome relief for tank water users across the parched North Island, but now they should […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 February 202018 February 2020

Early exposure to household cleaning products is associated with the development of childhood asthma and wheeze by age three, according […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 February 202018 February 2020

Lifelong antisocial behaviour may be associated with differences in brain structure, reports a new study. An observational study published today […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 15 February 202014 February 2020

Ex-tropical cyclones smash into New Zealand almost annually. Their violent winds, torrential rainfall, and associated storm surges have been felt […]