There are gaps in how we monitor chemicals in the environment and how we interpret their impact on living things, […]
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Superbugs set to make common drugs and treatments less effective – Expert Reaction
As germs become more resistant to antimicrobial drugs, infections will become less treatable, and treatments that compromise immunity – like chemotherapy – will […]
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Nations make historic commitment to tackle plastic pollution – Expert Reaction
The international community has agreed to end plastic pollution and draft a legally-binding treaty by 2024. Overnight, New Zealand time, […]
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Indigenous knowledge and climate adaptation – Expert Reaction
A major report on climate adaptation calls for indigenous knowledge and science to be brought together to help secure a […]
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How NZ can adapt to climate change, according to the IPCC – SMC Briefing
The second section of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s latest report outlines how we can adapt to climate […]
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Phase 3 shakes up the pandemic response – Expert Reaction
With more than 6,000 cases of Covid-19 recorded today, the gears are shifting on the Omicron outbreak in New Zealand, […]
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Managing Covid-19 at home – Expert Reaction
With Phase Two now in effect, health authorities have detailed how most people with Covid will manage their infections at […]
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Self-isolation rules for international travellers – Expert Reaction
The Government has released details on how people overseas will be able to travel to New Zealand without a stay […]
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The move to Phase Two – Expert Reaction
New Zealand will enter Phase Two of its public health response to the Omicron outbreak tomorrow night. The shift is […]
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Steep hike in Covid cases – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Health has reported 810 new Covid-19 cases today – a large rise on yesterday’s record 454 cases. The expected uptick in confirmed […]
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