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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Two weeks since lockdown began – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Health has announced 75 new Covid cases in New Zealand, a rise on the previous two days. All but one […]
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Cancer risk from nitrates deemed unlikely – Expert Reaction
New research concludes it is “highly unlikely” that nitrates in drinking water or food increase bowel cancer risk, based on existing evidence. Carried out […]
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West Auckland hit by “incredible” rainfall – Expert Reaction
Parts of Auckland – especially in the west – have had an “incredible” amount of rain in overnight thunderstorms, according to NIWA. Fifty homes have been […]
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Vaccine benefits “far outweigh” rare risks – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Health has released advice from a review into a New Zealand woman’s death, which occurred after receiving a Pfizer […]
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Auckland has two more weeks in Level 4 – Expert Reaction
Cabinet has decided Auckland will stay at alert level 4 for another fortnight, while Northland will move to alert level […]
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Alert level 3 south of Auckland – Expert Reaction
All regions south of Auckland will shift to alert level 3 next Tuesday, to be reviewed on Mon 6th Sept. Auckland and […]
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How warming oceans increased marine biodiversity – Expert Reaction
New Zealand has marine fossil records that span the course of 40 million years. Now they’re giving us a glimpse at how marine […]
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Airborne virus spread “vastly underappreciated” – Expert Reaction
What we’ve learned so far about how Covid-19 spreads shows we need to re-evaluate how all respiratory infectious diseases pass among us, […]
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Waning immunity to Covid-19 – Expert Reaction
Health officials are considering booster shots for Covid-19, in the wake of Israel’s decision to offer a third shot, and the US’s […]
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