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Expert Reactions | Published: 05 May 202612 May 2026

The first comprehensive review of research into deep sea mining shows the impacts it can have on ocean ecosystems. Drawing […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 May 202601 May 2026

From tomorrow, 2nd May, all drinking water pipes and taps used in new builds and renovations must be lead-free, the government has […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 April 202630 April 2026

The government intends to put new restrictions on nitrous oxide availability, with the aim of reducing recreational use of ‘nangs’. Nitrous […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 April 2026

El Niño could influence weather patterns across NZ from winter onwards, potentially bringing reduced rainfall for some areas. Earth Sciences […]

Blog | Published: 29 April 202603 July 2026

Update(18 June 2026): Congratulations to Natasha Hill and Farah Hancock, who took home the Emerging and Established prizes at our third […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 24 April 2026

NZ-led research into large earthquakes shows they stop fast, with a sharp backwards movement. Scientists studied 12 major earthquakes that […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 23 April 202623 April 2026

Making more money off conservation land is one of the ways the government hopes to achieve the country’s Biodiversity Strategy. Its […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 April 202618 May 2026

Nine Kiwi startups could offset carbon emissions at the scale of NZ forests, says a new report. The ‘Cleantech Report‘ also […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 April 202623 April 2026

A state of emergency has been declared in Wellington, as torrential localised downpours flood suburbs with little warning. Other areas […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 April 202617 April 2026

As diesel supplies fall and prices soar, NZ’s primary industries like farming and forestry will feel the strain, experts say. The […]