The Government will consolidate decision-making for New Zealand's science research funding as part of its new science system strategy. Research Funding New Zealand will be a new independent board that ...

The government will shrink its 2050 methane emissions targets to a lower range of reduction than what's currently legislated, ...

Climate researchers from across the Pacific will be gathering in Ōtautahi Christchurch next week to discuss the impact of our ...

Ocean life, coastal homes, and kaimoana around our island nation are being impacted by the changing climate, a new report ...

Wilding pines are increasingly smothering the scenic landscapes and farms of Aotearoa, shading out native species, and ...

The Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill is due for its third reading in Parliament this week. The Bill extends ...

The Drug Foundation says our current laws are worsening drug addiction, overdose, deaths and criminalisation. Their report released today, Safer drug laws for Aotearoa New Zealand, concludes that ...

Top scientists and officials from around the world are gathering in Christchurch, urging action to adapt to cascading risks from climate-fuelled storms, heatwaves, and sea-level rise. The SMC hosted a ...

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