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8 months ago

Greenpeace raises alarm over Canterbury's nitrate water contamination, offers free testing

Greenpeace Aotearoa is escalating its efforts to address the concerning levels of nitrate contamination in Canterbury's drinking water by announcing a series of free...

8 months ago

Seabed mining firm exits EPA hearing, raising concerns over New Zealand's environmental oversight

Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR), an Australian-owned company planning to undertake seabed mining off the Taranaki coast, has exited the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) hearing, sparking...

8 months ago

New scheme sets sights on slashing tyre waste

A landmark initiative, Tyrewise, has been unveiled by the Ministry for the Environment, New Zealand, as the nation's first comprehensive strategy to repurpose...

8 months ago

New Zealand businesses embrace flexible working hours, Stats NZ reveals

A significant majority of businesses in New Zealand have embraced flexible working arrangements, offering their employees the option to choose when they work,...

8 months ago

Government to address accommodation supplement issues in Queenstown

In a significant move towards resolving financial support limitations for accommodation, the Government has announced plans to consider options for addressing a zoning...

8 months ago

Oxfam calls for stronger action following UN Security Council's ceasefire resolution in Gaza

In the wake of the UN Security Council’s recent call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Oxfam has expressed its support but emphasised...

8 months ago

Novel trial in NZ tests ketamine with psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression

Researchers at the University of Otago are embarking on a groundbreaking trial, investigating the combination of ketamine, a drug with short-term antidepressant effects, with...

8 months ago

New Zealand government announces $18m boost for health travel assistance

In a significant move to support New Zealanders requiring specialist health treatment, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced an $18 million funding...