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Simon Wilson: The problem with the Government’s science and innovation policies

OPINION: Why does the Government care so little about innovation's economic potential?

Bizarre in-flight explosions have injured 20 flight attendants in the US

How is something so small causing such a big problem?

Letters: How Labour can get its groove back; when is this Govt responsible for economy

OPINION: 'Next election, it’s quite likely a Labour and Green coalition.'

March in Napier to challenge Government policies on nature

A Napier march protesting the Government's policies is expected to draw hundreds.

Some new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister says

Over-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.

Letters: Farewell to Norm Hewitt – rugby star and caring friend

OPINION: 'I only met Norm once whilst working as CEO of SPCA Auckland.'

Climate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment survey

He says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.

Why are melting ice sheets making our days longer?

We’re changing how Earth rotates — and it’s affecting the length of our days.

Chlöe Swarbrick: Environment the obvious foundation for our economy

OPINION: Economics as we know it can only happen within a conducive climate.

The city that rewards tourists for picking up trash

An initiative from the city's tourism office offers perks to visitors who go green.

Government unveils climate change strategy

Simon Watts said the three-page strategy was a 'comprehensive' and 'ambitious' plan.

Poor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods track

Fill which was poorly placed, then paved over, contributed to the slip in May 2023.

Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'

Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.

Editorial: Why should New Zealanders care about the US election?

OPINION: The outcome could have ripple effects for all Kiwis.

Opinion: Five reasons why the Govt should slow down on raising speed limits

OPINION: The case for lower speeds is compelling: lives are saved, pollution is reduced.

Shortland Street star opens up on friends-to-lovers love story

‘We discovered that our feelings for each other were deeper than just friends.’

The vanishing islands that failed to vanish

NYT: Some low-lying tropical island nations were expected to be victims of rising seas.

Google emissions jump nearly 50% over five years as AI use surges

Financial Times: Energy-thirsty AI threatens tech giant’s ambition of reaching ‘net zero’.