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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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
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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Therapy on ecstasy could treat severe PTSD – Expert Reaction
U.S. researchers have found that MDMA-assisted therapy significantly reduced symptoms of severe PTSD in patients. Ninety people with severe PTSD […]
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“Weak links” found at every point in pandemic response – Expert Reaction
The pandemic was a “preventable disaster”, says an international panel that reviewed the global COVID-19 response. It calls for immediate […]
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Gun ban for ‘high-risk people’ – Expert Reaction
New Firearms Prohibition Orders will make it illegal for gangs and organised crime networks to own or use guns. A second […]
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Self-test for cervical cancer funded – Expert Reaction
A new test that gives women the option to self-screen for cervical cancer, and a more proactive breast screening system, will […]
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