The latest national climate change risk assessment says the costs of repeated disasters will make it harder to pay for core ...

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The virus, which has a high fatality rate, is usually spread to humans by contact with infected rodents or their urine, droppings or saliva. Three cruise passengers have died in recent weeks, ...

From tomorrow, 2nd May, all drinking water pipes and taps used in new builds and renovations must be lead-free, the ...

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 ...

The eleven finalists for this year’s Science Journalism Awards, selected from close to 60 submissions, include stories on a lost […] ...

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