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A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.
Simon Wilson: Luxon and Swarbrick - a tale of two speeches
OPINION: The PM and the Greens co-leader gave very different climate speeches last week.
Rotorua communities say council kept them in the dark on rising project costs
“All they’re doing is committing their community to abject poverty.”
What are Kiwis afraid of?
Herald reporter Cameron Pitney hit the streets of Auckland to ask people what scares them.
NZ Unspoken: What are you scared of?
Visual journalist Cameron Pitney hits the streets to ask the New Zealand public what scares them, with strange results. Video / Jason Dorday / Cameron Pitney
Hazard-prone development likely under fast-track law, insurers and engineers warn
Continued building in flood-prone areas is a 'highly likely' result, submitters warn.
AgResearch to showcase genetic tech opportunities at Fieldays
'Genetic modification and gene editing may offer solutions to help farmers.'
Chlöe Swarbrick: Don't leave politics to the politicians
Opinion: Last week decades of underinvestment met climate-changed weather.
National power grid emergency further extended
The coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.
Space storm upgraded to 'extreme' as Transpower extends 'grid emergency' notice again
'Our control rooms are monitoring the event' – grid operator.
Can forests be more profitable than beef?
NYT: Ranches have ruled the Amazon for decades. Now, companies are selling something else.
'Holy grail’: Work on methane vaccine ramps up
'Could be one of the best long-term options to shift the dial on agricultural emissions.'
Govt fails to calm carbon market jitters, flagging forestry review
It is unsure of the impact land use rule changes will have on how many trees are planted.
ANZ, BNZ bosses in no hurry to follow Reserve Bank’s advice on insurability of property
The Reserve Bank believes more risk-based pricing could improve financial stability.
NIWA job cuts could gut team of NZ’s top climate modellers
Niwa said it would not be commenting while consultation was underway.
How the fast-track law could expose NZ to trade disputes
OPINION: The bill's potential fiscal and political risk is causing concern.
The Shaw bank redemption: Simon Wilson on the former Greens leader and the Fast-Track Bill
OPINION: Everyone likes to call James Shaw a Blue-Green, but what does that mean?
Salt, sake and steam as giant geothermal power station cranks up
The turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.
Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days
Damage from the rains has also forced more than 80,000 people from their homes.
James Shaw on Greens' MP issues: 'Disappointing' Genter situation happened
James Shaw spoke to On the Tiles about what the party could change when picking MPs
Fast Track Approvals Bill receives zero support from environment committee
The bill would give sweeping powers to lawmakers.
Who is Infratil manager Morrison, the $38 billion firm that James Shaw just joined as partner?
Ex-Green Party co-leader's new gig might give him a shot at effecting real change.
Rocket Lab’s PREFIRE mission to track polar heat for climate study
Rocket Lab's next mission, 'Ready, Aim, PREFIRE', is set for launch on or after May 22
Support growing for granting ecosystems legal personhood - NZ researchers
Many cases around the world are modelled on the Whanganui River legislation.
Is NZ bringing in 'dirty' coal from Indonesia?
ANALYSIS: MPs turned a blind eye while NZ imported Indonesian coal.
Why Restore Passenger Rail wants to stop cruise ships
Climate activists are focused on stopping 'luxury' emissions.
Architects irked by demolition of award-winning Unitec building
The plan is to 'give order to the rather disordered collection of buildings and spaces'.
'Devastating': Climate change forces eviction of settlement
District council last month voted to confirm the eviction of an entire Selwyn community.
Opinion: 'Rage rooms' are on the rise - climate hit hardest with reality
OPINION: What do you smash? Well, that’s where my rage comes in!
Goodbye El Nino, hello La Nina? What to expect for the NZ winter and beyond
The El Nino of 2023-24 is officially over. What's in store for the rest of the year?
Shane Jones joins ‘shrill’ climate change voices - only for ‘practical things'
'Please have confidence we're going to continue in this direction.'
Dubai struggles to recover from 'historic weather event' that caused mass floods
Heavy rain has devastated Dubai causing massive floods and damage.
'Gut-wrenching' bleaching hits Great Barrier Reef again
Scientists fear time is running out to protect the World Heritage Site.