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How one hornet species could sting New Zealand’s environment and economy
Bees are tiny but mighty players in New Zealand’s environment and economy.
They pollinate our gardens, native plants, and crucial crops, supporting b…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Mt Everest deserves respect over self-promotion
Just over seventy years after Sir Edmund Hillary first ascended Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak is grappling with new ethical dilemmas.
From …
2 months, 1 week ago
How KiwiSaver cash ends up backing countries accused of human rights abuses
A chance for New Zealand to lead change the world in ‘ethical investing’.
As of last year, more than half a billion dollars of New Zealanders’ KiwiSa…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why the debate over fireworks gets louder every year
It’s that time of year again, where we debate whether New Zealanders should be allowed to let off fireworks.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is among …
2 months, 1 week ago
How new biometric privacy rules will change what businesses must disclose
New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner has issued new rules around the automated use of biometrics.
Biometric processing is the use of tech, like facial …
2 months, 1 week ago
Behind the scenes at APEC 2025: Golf, fried chicken, and choppers
Our Prime Minister has met and dined with one of the most powerful people in the world - Donald Trump.
Christopher Luxon and Trump spoke at an APEC d…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How low vaccination rates left NZ exposed to another measles outbreak
New Zealand may be on the cusp of another measles outbreak.
There are ten known cases: One of those cases came from overseas, and the other nine were…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Labour's new policy a watered down capital gains tax?
Labour has announced what some are describing a “watered down” version of a Capital Gains Tax.
This targeted CGT would affect profit made after July …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
New report says politicians should shift drug budget to a health focus
New research suggests our drug laws are stuck in the 70s – and that Kiwis want to see a more health-based approach to tackling the country’s drug iss…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How long will spring’s wild winds keep roaring across the country?
New Zealand’s been experiencing some wild weather this week.
Red wind warnings were issued for much of Canterbury, Marlborough, Wellington and southe…
2 months, 3 weeks ago