Breadcrumbs List.
Coronavirus
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Tool lets people know their personal risk of catching Covid-19
29 May 2020
Researchers have launched an online tool that lets a person assess their individual risk of catching Covid-19.
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Community checkpoints are an important and lawful part of NZ’s Covid response
28 May 2020
Opinion: Contrary to claims, there is a sound legal foundation for community checkpoints organised by iwi, write legal scholars Max Harris and Professor Emeritus David V Williams.
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University of Auckland launches Learning Centres in China
28 May 2020
The University of Auckland has launched two Learning Centres in collaboration with Southwest University (SWU) in Chongqing and Northeast Forestry University (NEFU) in Harbin.
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NZ-Pacific bubble should come first
28 May 2020
Opinion: Quarantine-free travel between NZ and Pacific Islands should be our priority, ahead of plans to extend our bubble to Australia, writes Collin Tukuitonga.
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First in-depth study of mental health issues in Cook Islands
27 May 2020
A study investigating mental health in the Cook Islands is the first of its kind and will provide better understanding of how the Islands are being impacted by mental health issues.
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Contact tracing apps explained
25 May 2020
Opinion: Speed is of the essence when breaking any chains of transmission, explains Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles, and that’s where contact tracing apps come in.
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Planting seeds in fertile soil
25 May 2020
Making the natural world the foundation of all school education systems has long been the ambition of the University of Auckland’s Dr Sally Birdsall, who recently had the chance to influence a global audience.
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Lovable bear a social media star during lockdown
25 May 2020
A cheeky but lovable bear has attracted an international following since his adventures during lockdown have been shared daily on social media.
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Your nose: the window to your brain
25 May 2020
Opinion: Sense of smell loss is linked to neurodegenerative diseases and to Covid-19. Research on the nose could help determine their cause, writes Maurice Curtis.
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Covid-19 and the privacy trade-off
22 May 2020
Opinion: NZ has launched its app to help Covid-19 contract tracing. How does this compare with apps overseas and how can privacy be protected? Rizwan Asghar explains.
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Anchoring the future – the role of universities
21 May 2020
Opinion: Vice-Chancellor Dawn Freshwater discusses the benefits universities contribute to society.
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What will New Zealand's place in the world be after Covid-19?
20 May 2020
New Zealand needs to leverage its safe, strong reputation and unique position of being Covid-19-free for its economic advantage, say experts.