A petition to reclassify myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) as a disability is expected to be read at Parliament tomorrow. 25,000 New […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Protecting NZ’s most productive land – Expert Reaction
The Government has released a National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL), with the aim of improving how we protect […]
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The end of the Covid-19 Protection Framework – Expert Reaction
The government has scrapped the Covid-19 Protection Framework, otherwise known as the traffic light system. Government vaccine mandates and most […]
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The future of space science in Aotearoa – Expert Reaction
The government is asking the public for their input on the future of aerospace in Aotearoa, seeking submissions on satellites, […]
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Minimising meth’s harms – Expert Reaction
A new report recommends several actions to reduce the harms of methamphetamine use in Aotearoa New Zealand, saying the evidence […]
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Proposal to drop most mask mandates in healthcare settings – Expert Reaction
The government has asked for feedback on a proposal to scrap almost all mandates to wear masks in healthcare settings […]
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A “pervasive and ongoing invasion” of radiata pine – Expert Reaction
New research says invasive radiata pine is spread more widely across NZ than was previously appreciated, with modelling showing that […]
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Improving our resilience to online misinformation – Expert Reaction
Short videos explaining the manipulation techniques commonly found in online misinformation may make people less susceptible to it, according to […]
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Omicron-specific boosters – Expert Reaction
The UK has become the first country to approve an Omicron-specific booster jab for Covid-19. The recently approved vaccine, made […]
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A most unusual atmospheric river – Expert Reaction
A long-lived atmospheric river is landing on New Zealand shores today, which NIWA says could lead to “well over a […]
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