El Niño could influence weather patterns across NZ from winter onwards, potentially bringing reduced rainfall for some areas.

From tomorrow, 2nd May, all drinking water pipes and taps used in new builds and renovations must be lead-free, the ...

Nine Kiwi startups could offset carbon emissions at the scale of NZ forests, says a new report. The ‘Cleantech Report‘ also features case-studies of startups working on climate-friendly concrete, ...

Making more money off conservation land is one of the ways the government hopes to achieve the country’s Biodiversity Strategy. Its just-released implementation plan also includes priorities like ...

NZ-led research into large earthquakes shows they stop fast, with a sharp backwards movement. Scientists studied 12 major earthquakes that moved along the ground (rather than up and down), using ...

Dr Sally Potter, social scientist and warnings consultant, Director of Canary Innovation Ltd., comments: “My thoughts are with anyone who has to clean up floodwater and silt following these severe ...

As diesel supplies fall and prices soar, NZ’s primary industries like farming and forestry will feel the strain, experts say. The SMC asked experts to comment on the impact of diesel shortages and how ...

The government intends to put new restrictions on nitrous oxide availability, with the aim of reducing recreational use of ...

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