Northland is bracing for another bout of heavy rain, while barely recovering from the weekend’s storm. The downpour was labelled a “one […]
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COVID-19 and Climate Change – Expert Reaction
With flights grounded and cars off roads, this week has seen historic declines in the price of oil. While reduced […]
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2019 NZ’s fourth warmest year on record – Expert Reaction
Last year was New Zealand’s fourth warmest year since recording began in 1909, according to the 2019 Niwa Annual Climate Summary. Annual temperatures […]
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Beech mega-masts and predator plagues – Expert Q&A
When New Zealand’s beech trees seed, they produce a bounty of food for native birds – and the mammals that feed on […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2019
From measles to 5G to Whakaari – it’s time to take a look at the issues that gripped the science […]
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Satellite to measure methane emissions – Expert Reaction
Mission control for an international space mission to locate and measure global methane emissions will be based in New Zealand. […]
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Agricultural emissions agreement – Expert Reaction
The Government and farming sector have agreed to a partnership to reduce primary sector emissions. A five-year plan will aim […]
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Oceans threatened on multiple fronts – Expert Reaction
Our oceans and coasts are feeling the pressure on all fronts as the cumulative effects of climate change, biodiversity loss, and human activities […]
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Science Journalism Fund – new 2019 round now open
The Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund will award a second round of funding this year, with projects due mid-2020. Grants […]
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Climate change effects on ocean and ice – Expert Reaction
A new report has highlighted the urgent need to address climate change to protect the world’s oceans and frozen places. […]
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