From tomorrow, 2nd May, all drinking water pipes and taps used in new builds and renovations must be lead-free, the government has announced. The change is intended to improve the safety of drinking ...

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

The government intends to put new restrictions on nitrous oxide availability, with the aim of reducing recreational use of ‘nangs’. Nitrous oxide cannisters over 10 grams, currently legally sold for ...

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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 ...

Nine Kiwi startups could offset carbon emissions at the scale of NZ forests, says a new report. The 'Cleantech Report' also ...

NZ-led research into large earthquakes shows they stop fast, with a sharp backwards movement. Scientists studied 12 major ...

Making more money off conservation land is one of the ways the government hopes to achieve the country's B Strategy. Its just ...

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