Twenty new community cases were reported on Sunday, including eight cases yet to be linked. In total, 34 unlinked cases […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Quarantine-free travel for seasonal workers – Expert Reaction
Starting in October, seasonal workers from Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu will be able to come to New Zealand without needing […]
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Extra Pfizer vaccines due tomorrow – Expert Reaction
New Zealand has topped up its Covid-19 vaccine supply with more than 250,000 additional doses purchased from Spain to meet […]
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Kākāpō in good genetic health despite inbreeding – Expert Reaction
Analysis of almost 50 kākāpō genomes has found the current population on Rakiura/Stewart Island is more in-bred – but shows […]
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Back to school under ‘Delta Level 2’ – Expert Reaction
Public schools outside Auckland will be re-opening tomorrow under revised Alert Level 2 settings, which encourage tamariki over the age […]
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Alert Level 2 revised due to Delta variant – Expert Reaction
With the exception of Auckland, New Zealand will drop down to Alert Level 2 tomorrow night. The Alert Level 2 […]
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Alert level decision ahead – Expert Reaction
20 new Covid-19 community cases have been reported on Sunday, with Cabinet set to review the alert level settings for […]
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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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