New independent analysis and modelling predicts up to $185 billion is required in the next 30 years to upgrade our drinking water, stormwater, and […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Why did Canterbury flood? – Expert Reaction
As the rains ease and river levels drop, residents are still cut off by damage to roads and bridges, and […]
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Canterbury flooded during ‘code red’ storm – Expert Reaction
The Canterbury region is being hit hard by heavy rain and rising floodwaters. Canterbury Civil Defence has warned of further […]
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Evacuating Auckland when a volcano threatens eruption – Expert Reaction
Scientists have modelled how long it could take people to safely evacuate Auckland with advance warning of a volcano eruption. […]
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Auckland scientists to lead largest-ever vaccine monitoring study – Expert Reaction
A global collaboration helmed in New Zealand will help assess the safety of COVID-19 vaccines on a massive scale. The Global Vaccine […]
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NZ exporting more sugary drinks to Pacific Islands – Expert Reaction
New Zealand-based companies are earning more from increased exports of sugary drinks to the Pacific, while Kiwi taxpayers are helping […]
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Budget 2021 – Expert Reaction
The government is increasing benefits, overhauling the health system, and funding green technologies in its latest Wellbeing Budget. Money is […]
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Cyber attack cripples Waikato hospitals – Expert Reaction
All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. […]
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Weak positive results in Wellington wastewater – Expert Reaction
Two weak positive results have arisen from ESR’s routine wastewater surveillance testing for COVID-19 in Wellington, reported this weekend. These results are likely […]
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Default KiwiSaver funds to exclude fossil fuel investments – Expert Reaction
Default KiwiSaver schemes will no longer include investments in fossil fuel production, the Government announced today. The news is part […]
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