The country's 18-year-old 'flu pandemic plan' has been replaced, with a far more comprehensive guide detailing what we know - and don't - about infectious diseases that could become future pandemics.
Infectious Diseases Research Platform, Te Niwha, warns about the growing risk from sub- and tropical diseases as the climate warms; and of the looming potential of bioweapons.
Te Niwha head Te Pora Thompson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
