At present, more than 1500 people with COVID-19 are isolating at home in New Zealand. Almost half of them have not been […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Rheumatic fever vaccine on the cards – Expert Reaction
Preventing rheumatic fever may become within reach, as $10 million is secured to support design of a vaccine. University of Auckland researchers […]
Continue readingAuckland border to open for summer – Expert Reaction
People may leave or enter Auckland from 15 December – if fully-vaccinated or cleared by a pre-departure test. Jacinda Ardern also confirmed the rest […]
Continue readingVaccine passes available from today – Expert Reaction
People who have been double-jabbed or are medically exempt can access My Vaccine Pass from today. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has […]
Continue readingCovid-19 booster shots to be rolled out – Expert Reaction
Top-up vaccines will be available for all adults six months after their initial jabs, in a new rollout starting 29 […]
Continue readingExotic weeds a ‘silent invasion’ – Expert Reaction
Invasive weeds could “transform our ecosystems beyond recognition” if left unchecked, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment […]
Continue readingAuckland peeks further out of lockdown – Expert Reaction
The Prime Minister has confirmed Auckland will move to Alert Level 3, Step 2 on Wednesday – and set an expected date for […]
Continue readingUpper Northland returns to lockdown – Expert Reaction
Two unlinked Covid cases in Northland have prompted the Government to put the northern part of the region in Alert […]
Continue readingTonga enters lockdown – Expert Reaction
Tonga’s main island Tongatapu will enter a weeklong lockdown tonight following its first recorded Covid-19 case. Only essential services will […]
Continue readingAuckland’s Covid restrictions eased further – Expert Reaction
Auckland retail shops will soon be allowed to open, and up to 25 people from multiple households will be able […]
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