The Department of Conservation has released a strategy to reach Predator Free 2050, along with an action plan through to […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Latest information on COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
A second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in New Zealand, in a person who had travelled to northern Italy. […]
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Bird flu spreads via live markets – Expert Reaction
A new study highlights the role of live poultry markets in the spread of avian influenza. Since it was identified […]
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COVID-19 case confirmed in NZ – Expert Reaction
After spreading across the globe for months, the first case of COVID-19 has been reported in New Zealand. The Ministry […]
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Needle exchanges and HIV transmission in NZ – Expert Reaction
Needle exchanges have contributed to reducing transmission of the disease, new research suggests. Of more than 1650 people diagnosed with […]
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Proposed air quality rules – Expert Reaction
Changes to air quality rules could require councils to monitor and respond to air pollution from far finer particles than […]
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Cleaning products and childhood asthma – Expert Reaction
Early exposure to household cleaning products is associated with the development of childhood asthma and wheeze by age three, according […]
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Brain structure and antisocial behaviour – Expert Reaction
Lifelong antisocial behaviour may be associated with differences in brain structure, reports a new study. An observational study published today […]
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Record dry spells and effects on forests – Expert Reaction
With no rain forecast before Sunday, Auckland is about to break a record for the city’s longest dry spell. Niwa says Auckland is likely […]
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Wealthy people waste more food – Expert Reaction
Global food waste estimates are “grossly underestimated” because we haven’t been properly factoring in how much food affluent people throw out, reports […]
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