There are now 20 confirmed coronavirus infections in New Zealand – with 12 of them being announced in the last 24 […]
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Holding off the COVID-19 recession – Expert Reaction
The government has extended a financial lifeline to businesses, employees, and contractors affected by coronavirus self-isolation. The $12.1 billion package is worth […]
Continue readingProposed 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 […]
Continue readingCleaning 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 […]
Continue readingTropical cyclones – Expert Q&A
Ex-tropical cyclones smash into New Zealand almost annually. Their violent winds, torrential rainfall, and associated storm surges have been felt […]
Continue readingRecord 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 […]
Continue readingWealthy 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 […]
Continue readingSmartphones, social media use, and youth mental health – Expert Reaction
A new analysis suggests a link between excessive smartphone and social media use and mental distress and suicidality among young people. […]
Continue readingMeasles catch-up campaign – Expert Reaction
The government is committing $23 million to give MMR jabs to about 300,000 young people, and rebuild the National Immunisation Register. […]
Continue readingBracing for novel coronavirus on NZ shores – Expert Reaction
The New Zealand government is going against World Health Organization recommendations by restricting entry to passengers from mainland China. The […]
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