New research from Te Pūnaha Matatini estimates Māori and Pasifika populations could be impacted by COVID-19 at a rate more […]
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COVID-19 testing – SMC Expert Briefing
The Science Media Centre hosted an online media briefing with Professor David Murdoch on testing for COVID-19. Professor David Murdoch […]
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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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Tank water before and after drought – Expert Q&A
Forecast rain might be a welcome relief for tank water users across the parched North Island, but now they should […]
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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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Beech mega-masts and predator plagues – Expert Q&A
When New Zealand’s beech trees seed, they produce a bounty of food for native birds – and the mammals that feed on […]
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Assisted dying in NZ – Expert Q&A
A referendum next year will decide whether New Zealanders should be allowed to request assisted dying. Experts say if the End […]
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Current state of antimicrobial resistance in New Zealand – Expert Q&A
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern worldwide as disease-causing microbes evolve resistance to the faithful drugs we use to kill […]
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Measles in the Pacific – Expert Q&A
After prolonged outbreaks in Christchurch and Auckland, measles is taking root in the Pacific. The established outbreaks in Samoa and […]
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Health data hack – Expert Q&A
Cyber hacks targeting a major primary health organisation (PHO) that holds large amounts of patient information have sparked a wider investigation to see […]
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