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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Exotic weeds a ‘silent invasion’ – Expert Reaction
Invasive weeds could “transform our ecosystems beyond recognition” if left unchecked, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment […]
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Auckland peeks further out of lockdown – Expert Reaction
The Prime Minister has confirmed Auckland will move to Alert Level 3, Step 2 on Wednesday – and set an expected date for […]
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Upper Northland returns to lockdown – Expert Reaction
Two unlinked Covid cases in Northland have prompted the Government to put the northern part of the region in Alert […]
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Tonga enters lockdown – Expert Reaction
Tonga’s main island Tongatapu will enter a weeklong lockdown tonight following its first recorded Covid-19 case. Only essential services will […]
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Auckland’s Covid restrictions eased further – Expert Reaction
Auckland retail shops will soon be allowed to open, and up to 25 people from multiple households will be able […]
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Pledge to halve emissions by 2030 – Expert Reaction
Halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is Aotearoa’s new climate pledge, signalled as the Glasgow climate conference kicks off. The […]
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Covid cases reach highest yet – Expert Reaction
Saturday saw 160 new cases in Aotearoa – the highest number yet recorded in the pandemic. The 160 people are located […]
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How can our borders manage this outbreak? – Expert Reaction
Auckland’s hard boundary has been put into focus after two Covid-19 cases were detected in Christchurch, one of whom had […]
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Covid-19 cases in Christchurch – Expert Reaction
Two new community cases have been detected in Christchurch last night. The two unvaccinated people are from the same household, […]
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