Health authorities have confirmed the first case of monkeypox in New Zealand, calling its arrival on our shores “not unexpected” […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Fireball in Wellington’s sky – Expert Reaction
Around 2pm witnesses reported seeing a bright flash of light in sky above Wellington and Wairarapa. Experts say the flash […]
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The Climate Commission’s take on farm emissions pricing – Expert Reaction
The Climate Change Commission says farmers are on track to start paying for their greenhouse gas emissions through a farm-level pricing […]
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RATs and self-isolation – Expert Q&A
Evidence shows some Covid-19 cases can remain infectious after seven days, meaning they may continue to spread the virus after leaving […]
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Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5 – Expert Reaction
US health authorities have given the green light to mRNA Covid-19 vaccines for children under five and will be made […]
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Pre-departure Covid test dropped for incoming travellers – Expert Reaction
From Monday night, people travelling into New Zealand will no longer be required to test before leaving. The Covid-19 Response […]
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Could eating more fish raise your melanoma risk? – Expert Reaction
People who ate higher amounts of fish – similar to half a can of tuna a day – had a 22% higher risk of melanoma than […]
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He Waka Eke Noa pricing proposal for farm emissions – Expert Reaction
Primary sector climate action partnership He Waka Eke Noa has put forward its preferred system for how farmers will pay for their […]
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First microplastics found in Antarctic snow – Expert Reaction
In a world-first, a New Zealand study has confirmed microplastics are present in Antarctica’s Ross Island region. Kiwi researchers analysed fresh snow […]
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Modelling NZ’s next Omicron wave – Expert Reaction
How might waning immunity and reinfection affect our next wave of COVID-19? Researchers have modelled different scenarios to predict what the coming months might […]
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