In some parts of the world, a Category 5 hurricane signifies the most extreme wind speeds starting at 252 km/h. […]
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New recycling rules – Expert Reaction
All of Aotearoa will follow the same guidelines for what to put in their kerbside recycling bins from today. The new national […]
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‘Forever chemical’ PFAS banned from cosmetics – Expert Reaction
The EPA is banning the use of per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetic products from the end of 2026. These “forever chemicals” […]
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Auckland Anniversary Floods: One year on – Expert Q&A
This weekend marks a year since the floods, landslides, and evacuations caused by a record-breaking and fatal deluge across the upper North Island. […]
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On-board cameras rolled out to more fishing boats – Expert Reaction
Surface longline vessels operating near New Zealand’s shore will be required to have cameras on board by today, with the aim of […]
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Top 10 Science Stories of 2023
2023 started with record-breaking rains, and Cyclone Gabrielle hit soon after. Once the immediate emergency was over the focus turned […]
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Covid-19 over the holidays – Expert Reaction
Modelling suggests hospitalisations from New Zealand’s current Covid-19 wave will peak this week. Meanwhile a new variant JN.1 is gaining traction in […]
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Global climate agreement reached at COP28 – Expert Reaction
More than 200 countries have agreed to to begin reducing global consumption of fossil fuels. The COP28 deal is the first […]
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Draft COP28 agreement text criticised for fossil fuel omission – Expert Reaction
Weak wording around eliminating fossil fuels has prompted criticism of the draft agreement at the COP28 climate change summit. The agreement refers to reducing […]
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Sport hunting deer doesn’t help restore forest regeneration – Expert Reaction
Six decades of commercial harvesting, government-funded culling and unrestricted sport hunting have not reduced deer numbers to low enough levels […]
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