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Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti said the new approach will use existing administrative records alongside a smaller annual survey and targeted…

Trust in New Zealand’s news brands has increased over the past year, according to new surveying. Authors of the Trust…

Forests planted for carbon credits are permanently locking up NZ’s landscapes, and could land us with more carbon costs, says…

The government has announced a national target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 51-55% below 2005 levels by 2035. This new…

New Zealand’s new mining strategy has a goal of doubling the value of our mineral exports by 2035. The announcement…

A global study finds that most people hold relatively high levels of trust in scientists, with New Zealanders ranking 9th…

Healthcare systems around the world should rethink how they diagnose obesity, according to an international expert group that says current…

Commonwealth nations including Aotearoa and Pacific Island states have adopted the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration. The declaration includes commitments to…

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts released the Government’s new climate strategy on Wednesday. The strategy outlines five ‘core pillars’ to…

The government intends to reverse the ban on oil and gas exploration beyond onshore Taranaki. The SMC asked experts to…