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Join ‘The Great Matuku-hūrepo Muster’- Help Save A Species

The Great Matuku Muster, the first nationwide synchronised count of Bittern | Matuku-hūrepo (Australasian bittern, Botaurus ...

Study Uncovers Technologically Appealing Trick Used By Microalgae To Manipulate Light

The distinctive feature of diatoms is a rigid cell wall made of a glassy substance and perforated with intricate hole ...

Zeltwanger Poised For Title – But All To Play For In Double Points Finale

Harry Townshend had a spin after contact with Elmiger at the final chicane which dropped him to fifth at the flag, while ...

Vegetation Fire At Sheffield Now Contained

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have contained a vegetation fire in Sheffield, Canterbury. Crews were first alerted to the fire at the Waimakariri riverbed, near the Waimakariri Gorge Bridge, ...

Cook Islands: On-the-Ground Works Underway Across Rarotonga: Strong Community Momentum Drives Shelter Programme Forward

RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS, 25 July 2025. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) together with Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) confirms that four community halls have now been approved for ...

Türk Hails Landmark ICJ Ruling Affirming States’ Human Rights Obligations With Respect To Climate Change

GENEVA (24 July 2025) – The Advisory Opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on States’ obligations regarding climate change is a sweeping victory for all those who are fighting to ...

Fiji: Concerns Over Suspected Price Manipulation Ahead Of VAT Reduction

Through 530 market surveillances conducted before and after the National Budget announcement, the Council identified a troubling trend: certain food establishments have deliberately inflated prices in ...

Political cosyism behind 3rd medical school decision-making

He was referring to the work of Auckland University Professor of Economics Robert MacCulloch who was calling out “soft corruption” by political and business elites in Aotearoa New Zealand. His focus ...

Tactix Claim Maiden ANZ Premiership Title

Making ANZ Premiership history, the VIP Frames and Trusses Tactix have won a maiden title with a performance few were backing them to deliver. With their motto of ‘find a way’ entrenched firmly in ...

Growing Emphasis On Licensed Asbestos Removal In Wellington And Across NZ

In Wellington, asbestos removal work is common across residential homes and public buildings, especially in hillside suburbs where soil remediation is often also required. Industry observers note ...

Enter The $10,000 Peter Porter Poetry Prize

NOW OPEN! Prize money: $10,000 Closing: 13 October 2025 Judges: Judith Bishop, Felicity Plunkett, and Anders Villani ...

Building Monopolies Busted: Tradies And Home Buyers To Benefit From Cheaper Materials

ACT is celebrating a major win for tradies and first home buyers alike. From tomorrow, thousands of overseas building products including plasterboard, cladding systems, and joinery will be available ...