The New Zealand Defence Force has announced details of its Court of Inquiry into the wreck of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa. A […]
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Manawanui sinks off coast of Samoa – Expert Reaction
New Zealand naval ship the HMNZS Manawanui ran aground near the southern coast of the island Upolu in Samoa before sinking on […]
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Samoa’s dengue outbreak – Expert Reaction
Samoa will fumigate schools and hospitals in an effort to kill mosquitoes carrying the potentially life-threatening dengue virus. The Pacific Island country […]
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Faster tropical cyclones in a warming world – Expert Reaction
In some parts of the world, a Category 5 hurricane signifies the most extreme wind speeds starting at 252 km/h. […]
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Treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater soon to be released in the Pacific – SMC Briefing
Japan has begun tests of new facilities designed to discharge treated nuclear wastewater into the sea. The water has been used to cool the […]
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Pacific turnout concerns as Census deadline looms – Expert Reaction
More than a quarter of Pacific people in Aotearoa are yet to complete the Census, according to Stats NZ. The overall […]
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10-year plan for Pacific children’s health – Expert Reaction
Quality housing, sustainable incomes, and better access to healthcare and education would make a world of difference to Pacific children’s […]
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Māori and Pacific perspectives on the latest climate science – Expert Reaction
Indigenous and local knowledge play important roles in ambitiously preparing for a warmer future, according to IPCC’s latest climate report. The IPCC’s […]
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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 […]
Continue readingPacific origins for Brazil Zika outbreak? – Expert Reaction
The current Zika outbreak in Brazil may have had its origins in Polynesia, says new research speculating the virus was […]
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