A decade on, NZ is yet to properly reckon with our tolerance for riskNatural hazard events are inevitable. Disasters are not.By Ursula Cochran, Kelvin Berryman, Hugh Cowan | 24th February, 2021Guest writer
Siouxsie Wiles & Toby Morris: How the Pfizer vaccine for Covid-19 worksToday the NZ vaccination programme begins in earnest, with the first doses provided to border workers. Why is that so important? Siouxsie and Toby spell it out.By Siouxsie Wiles | 24th February, 2021Contributing writer
Siouxsie Wiles & Toby Morris: The Covid vaccine is a delicious great big slice of cheeseToday the NZ vaccination programme begins in earnest, with the first doses provided to border workers. Why is that so important? Siouxsie and Toby spell it out.By Siouxsie Wiles | 20th February, 2021Contributing writer
As the Perseverance rover lands on Mars, here’s what we already know from Martian meteorites found on EarthI found my own first Martian meteorite sitting in a cabinet in a gem store in Akaroa.By James Scott | 19th February, 2021Guest writer
Flippin’ heck! The Earth’s magnetic poles can swap places Nearly 42,000 years ago, the Earth got flipped turned upside down. It caused total chaos. And it might happen again soon.By Mirjam Guesgen | 19th February, 2021Contributing writer
Spit take: Saliva testing is something extra, not a nose swab replacementHow are saliva tests different from nasal swabs? We explain.By Josie Adams | 17th February, 2021Staff Writer
Siouxsie Wiles & Toby Morris: How NZ sleuths are investigating the new mystery Covid casesOne study suggests that the virus could be present, for a short time at least, on fabric items used by infectious people.By Siouxsie Wiles | 17th February, 2021Contributing writer
Know with the flow: Fact-checking Libra’s pad triviaHow much can you trust the information you’re pulling off a pad wrapper?By Mirjam Guesgen | 16th February, 2021Contributing writer
Will lockdown last more than three days? It all comes down to finding a definitive link to the borderNo decision on extending lockdown can be made until officials are able to conclusively trace the path of the virus from the border.By Michael Plank, Shaun Hendy and Siouxsie Wiles | 15th February, 2021Guest writer
Siouxsie Wiles: Your questions on the latest NZ Covid cases, answeredMicrobiologist Siouxsie Wiles tackles some of the critical questions we now face as Auckland is plunged into a fresh lockdown.By Siouxsie Wiles | 15th February, 2021Contributing writer
The house that climate builtAchieving our emission reduction obligations means changing the nature of our homes. Here's how we can do that.By Mirjam Guesgen | 9th February, 2021Contributing writer
100 Year Forecast: What can we do about climate change?Watch all five episodes of 100 Year Forecast and see the special interactive website now.By The Spinoff | 5th February, 2021Staff writers
Siouxsie Wiles & Toby Morris: Covid-19 transmission 101Our understanding of the way Covid-19 is transmitted from person to person has changed a lot since the pandemic began. A year in, here's what we now know.By Siouxsie Wiles | 5th February, 2021Contributing writer
100 Year Forecast: What will climate change mean for our animals?Watch all five episodes of 100 Year Forecast and see the special interactive website now.By The Spinoff | 4th February, 2021Staff writers
Ten common misconceptions about the Covid-19 vaccine, debunkedGot a friend who’s got it wrong about vaccination? Here’s how to set them right.By Emily Writes | 4th February, 2021Parents Editor
What is ‘vaccine nationalism’, and why it’s such a threat to the global Covid-19 responseBy Roderick Bailey | 3rd February, 2021Guest writer
100 Year Forecast: Where will New Zealand be most at risk from flooding?Watch all five episodes of 100 Year Forecast and see the special interactive website now.By The Spinoff | 3rd February, 2021Staff writers
What’s that weird jelly-like substance you’ve been swimming in this summer?If you've been sharing the beach with the odd string of salps this summer, don't be alarmed – not only are they harmless, they play a key role in our marine ecosystem.By Emily Writes | 3rd February, 2021Parents Editor
100 Year Forecast: Where will New Zealand get wetter and drier?Watch all five episodes of 100 Year Forecast and see the special interactive website now.By The Spinoff | 2nd February, 2021Staff writers
