September 17th, 2024

Environment

With 2.2 billion people lacking access to safely managed drinking water and 3.5 billion without proper sanitation, the urgency for concerted international action has never been more pronounced.
Environment
5 months ago

UN report warns water tensions fueling global conflicts, calls for increased cooperation

PARIS - United Nations World Water Development Report 2024, released by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, paints a concerning picture of how water scarcity...

Amidst growing global concerns over air pollution, New Zealand, along with six other nations, has emerged as a leader in maintaining a clean and sustainable environment.
Environment
5 months ago

New Zealand shines in the 2023 IQAir World Air Quality Report

The latest findings from the 6th Annual World Air Quality Report have cast a spotlight on New Zealand as one of the few...

The report underscores the dire state of the climate, with 2023 setting a new benchmark for the hottest year, alongside records for ocean heat, sea level rise, Antarctic sea ice loss, and glacier retreat.
Environment
5 months ago

Climate change indicators shatter records in 2023, reports WMO

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its State of the Global Climate 2023 report, revealing that the year shattered numerous climate change...

Significant ice melt from the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, contributing increasingly to sea level rise, was documented.
Environment
5 months ago

Record sea level rise in 2023 highlights urgent climate crisis, WMO report reveals

Global sea levels reached unprecedented highs in 2023, reflecting ongoing ocean warming and the accelerated melting of glaciers and ice sheets, a recent World...

The increase in RUC discount for hybrid vehicles aligns with Labour's ongoing efforts to promote the adoption of cleaner and more efficient vehicles.
Environment
5 months ago

Labour party secures increase in Road User Charge discount for hybrid vehicles

In a recent development that marks a significant victory for environmental incentives in New Zealand, the government has agreed to a Labour Party amendment...

Protesters rally against seabed mining outside the EPA hearing, opposing Trans Tasman Resources Ltd's renewed attempt to initiate seabed mining in the Taranaki Bight. The company aims to extract 50 million tonnes of sand annually over 30 years, with plans to return the majority to the sea in large sediment plumes after vanadium extraction. (Photo: Greenpeace Aotearoa)
Environment
6 months ago

Taranaki seabed mining hearing captures global attention

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) hearing on Trans Tasman Resources' seabed mining proposal in Taranaki is drawing global attention, with the Australian company's plan...

Two eelpouts new to science taken in a fish trap set in 2,700 m depth (NIWA / Ocean Census / Rebekah-Parsons-King)
Environment
6 months ago

Scientists uncover 100 new marine species in New Zealand's Bounty Trough

In a groundbreaking expedition to the largely uncharted Bounty Trough off New Zealand, scientists have unveiled approximately 100 new and potentially undiscovered marine species,...

Despite the intriguing discovery, the team has not explored the underlying reasons for the blue cod's laser-chasing antics.
Environment
6 months ago

Blue cod exhibit kitten-like behaviour, chasing lasers in research study

A team of scientists from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) in New Zealand has stumbled upon a curious and endearing...

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The significant decrease in fruit and vegetable prices has been a major factor in the overall modest inflation.

Food prices see smallest annual increase since 2018

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Provisional figures indicate that New Zealand saw 229,100 (± 3,500) migrant arrivals in the April 2024 year, marking a 25% increase from the previous year.

Record surge in migrant arrivals and departures for New Zealand in April 2024

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Socioeconomic inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions from household travel in New Zealand

Socioeconomic inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions from household travel in New Zealand

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Auckland region had the largest increase in earnings over the year to March 2024, up to $64.9 billion from $59.6 billion in the March 2023 year.

Total gross earnings in New Zealand up by 8.6% in year to March 2024

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The latest census data shows that New Zealand's usually resident population increased by 294,168 people, reaching almost 5 million (4,993,923).

New Zealand sees slower population growth but increased diversity, 2023 Census reveals

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