Democracy and parliament Bryce Edwards (Guardian): New Zealand’s Covid-19 strategy looks successful, but we must safeguard democracy Liam Hehir (Democracy Project): The many deaths of Simon Bridges Peter Dunne: Crossroads are looming for the National Party Heather Roy (Democracy Project): Bring back our democracy Mark Longley (Newshub): Trump v
New “Saliva Test” To Detect Coronavirus Instantly European photonics scientists are developing an ultrasensitive laser sensor that detects coronavirus at the earliest point of infection from a saliva or nasal swab in minutes. Responding to the European Commission’s Express Calls to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, photonics scientists are developing
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that
Lockdown, government Peter Dunne (Newsroom): End this Orwellian version of NZ Grant Duncan (The Conversation): New Zealand’s coronavirus elimination strategy has united a nation. Can that unity outlast lockdown? Karl du Fresne (Stuff): More government and more taxes – but there are hopeful signs ahead too Ryan Anderson (Stuff): Social
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that
Jannette Thompson General Manager Local Matters 2005 Ltd KJA FaceBook page Good afternoon It is with amazement that I see that the nation’s community newspaper sector has again been overlooked in the COVID-19 response. An article on Stuff this morning lists the players who will present to the Select
Public health strategy Virginia Fallon and Bridie Whitton (Stuff): Call for return to normal life puts tens of thousands at risk Derek Cheng (Herald): Cabinet urged not to play ‘Russian roulette’ with New Zealanders’ health by rushing lockdown decision Henry Cooke (Stuff): Don’t look to Australia for lockdown example,
Last week, the Media Council responded to some complaints made against RNZ by two readers about their characterisation of me as “far-right”. I didn’t ask anyone to do this, but thanks to Max and Janse for taking the time to respond to numerous exchanges. The final ruling was rather
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that
Sir Bob Jones This article was first published on nopunchespulled.com and is republished with permission. The demise of the Women’s Weekly, Metro, North & South and the Listener et al should come as no surprise. Furthermore, it had nothing to do with coronavirus, rather it was entirely due
Government, parliament Andrea Vance (Stuff): How Jacinda Ardern is using soft propaganda to beat Covid-19 Graeme Edgeler (Democracy Project): On being sure of your legal footing Sam Hurley (Herald): Law Society calls for greater Govt clarity on curbs to our freedoms and commerce (paywalled) Eugene Bingham and Adam Dudding (Stuff)
Coughvid app detects COVID-19 from coughing sounds The app, cleverly named Coughvid, is a simple web app that can run on any web browser on any device that has a mic. The idea is really simple. You cough at it (in a safe way) and an AI will determine the
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that
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