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4 months ago

Greenpeace raises alarm over high nitrate levels in Canterbury's drinking water

Greenpeace Aotearoa has formally addressed Te Whatu Ora and other stakeholders with a pressing alert on the high levels of nitrate in Canterbury's...

4 months ago

New recreational fishing limits set for Fiordland and Chatham Islands

To support the sustainability of vital fishing regions, New Zealand's Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has announced new recreational fishing limits for...

4 months ago

University of Otago researchers advocate for expanded drug-checking services in New Zealand

Researchers at the University of Otago are calling for the expansion of drug-checking services across Aotearoa, according to a recent study published in...

4 months ago

New Zealand's health system needs better cultural integration for foreign doctors, study says

A recent study by the University of Otago underscores the essential role of cultural integration in retaining international medical graduates (IMGs) in New Zealand's...

4 months ago

New urgency in climate action as 1.5°C rise looms, warns UN Secretary-General

Speaking at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Climate Promise 2025 launch in New York, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasised the narrowing window to...

4 months ago

New Zealand Building Authorities to receive updated assessment timelines to boost efficiency

In a move to enhance efficiency within New Zealand's construction sector, the Government announced on 12 March that Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) will...

4 months ago

New Zealand launches first hydrogen refuelling station network

New Zealand's Energy Minister, Simeon Brown, on Tuesday heralded the launch of the country's inaugural network of hydrogen refuelling stations located in Wiri, a...

4 months ago

Environmental concerns at the forefront as New Zealand debates significant RMA reforms

The New Zealand government's announcement of forthcoming amendments to the Resource Management Act (RMA), aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and fostering economic development, has...