Cyclone Gabrielle washed out woody debris on the east coast, which has piled up against bridges and across roads. The […]
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How to get the most out of limited reception – Expert Reaction
Thousands remain without power, cellphone connection, or internet after the destruction of Cyclone Gabrielle. Transpower has warned that people should be prepared to be without […]
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Measles case confirmed in Auckland – Expert Reaction
New Zealand’s first measles diagnosis since 2019 was announced last night – an Aucklander infected overseas. Though now isolating at home, the person […]
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National state of emergency activated for the third time in history – Expert Reaction
Devastation wreaked by Cyclone Gabrielle has prompted the government to declare a national state of emergency. It’s only the third […]
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Telecommunications taken out by Cyclone Gabrielle – Expert Reaction
Communications in the Tairāwhiti region are fully out this morning, cutting off the area from the rest of Aotearoa and affecting local […]
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What’s fuelling Cyclone Gabrielle? – Expert Reaction
Warm oceans, warm air, La Niña conditions, and a changing climate have made for a summer of perfect storms – with […]
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The impact of back-to-back storms – Expert Reaction
Cyclone Gabrielle is looking “more and more likely” to hit our northern shores as early as Sunday. This comes roughly […]
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AI that can (almost) pass a medical licensing exam – Expert Reaction
The AI software ChatGPT was able to score at or close to the 60% passing grade needed for the United […]
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Pfizer vaccine available for some under-5s – Expert Reaction
Children aged between six months and four years can now access a paediatric version of the Pfizer vaccine if they […]
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Extreme rainfall in a warming world – Expert Reaction
Auckland is currently challenging the record for its wettest month ever. More than 769% of its rainfall in a normal January has […]
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