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6 months ago

Māori Party blasts government for endangering Māori lives by scrapping health authority and smokefree initiatives

The Māori Party has condemned the New Zealand government's recent actions to abolish the Māori Health Authority and repeal smokefree laws as a direct...

6 months ago

IPCC warns climate change poses grave threat to human wellbeing and planet's health

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has unveiled its latest report, last month, highlighting the dire consequences of human-induced climate change on...

7 months ago

New Zealand's population surpasses 5.3 million, shows strong growth in 2023

The latest national population estimates reveal New Zealand's estimated resident population stood at 5,305,600 as of 31 December 2023, showcasing robust growth over the...

11 months ago

New Zealand's warmest year on record caps off a decade of rising temperatures

New data released recently by Stats NZ paints a concerning picture of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand. A striking eight out of...

11 months ago

New Zealand sees a decline in new home consents for 2023

New Zealand witnessed a decline in the number of new homes consented over the past year, according to In the latest figures released...

11 months ago

El Niño arrives with predictions of being one of the strongest in recent decades

El Niño, a notorious climate phenomenon characterised by the warming of the central equatorial Pacific Ocean, has officially been confirmed by the National Institute...

1 year ago

Lab-grown fruit: Scientists aim to break new ground with cellular horticulture research

In a pioneering initiative that could revolutionise the future of food production, scientists at Plant & Food Research are delving into the realm of...

1 year ago

GDP slips 0.1% in March 2023 quarter amidst Cyclone impact and teachers' strikes

New Zealand's economic activity registered a dip of 0.1% in the March 2023 quarter, according to the latest figures from Stats NZ. This marks...