In 1907, an Indian govt accountant challenged Newton’s ideas. Years later, he changed physics forever and won the Nobel Prize
There’s a particular kind of Indian story that never gets old: a government job by day, a scientific…
Flood-risk homes defy analysts’ expectations, gain value faster than unaffected properties
But buyers and those in the property industry said flood risk was just one of many factors to…
Drought, unpicked apples, and freezing winters: El Nino’s greatest hits
But New Zealand sits thousands of kilometres away from the high-impact zone in the tropical Pacific, and so…
El Niño officially declared in New Zealand
Principal scientist Chris Brandolino said conditions in the Pacific Ocean had now met ESNZ’s threshold, with the ocean…
Electrifying homes, vehicles, switching to solar power, could save NZ billions: Rewiring Aotearoa report
Back then, the annual savings were $1500 if gas heating, cooking and hot water were replaced with electric…
‘Well and truly on its way’: El Nino likely to peak over New Zealand summer
“Peak El Nino conditions are expected to occur during the austral summer of 2026-27, with the potential for…
Lack of customers forces Bathurst to pause Rotowaro coal mine expansion plans
It was now time for Bathurst to “give up and go home”, Coal Action Network Aotearoa spokesperson Cindy…
The Honor Magic8 Pro: Gadget Review from Jonathan Margolis
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Government considering scrapping entire clean car standard
The Clean Vehicle Standard, introduced by the previous Government, charges importers a penalty for cars that exceed the…
Thames man Michael Newton bashes sister over head with cans of baked beans
Newton was still struggling to accept his culpability when he appeared for sentencing in Hamilton District Court. A…
Major insurer declines new home insurance policies for Blenheim
A message onscreen said the company was unable to offer insurance because of “the suburb or town where…
Shane Jones shut down NZ involvement in ‘road map’ away from fossil fuels
They were unsuccessful, but Australia and several Pacific nations were among 24 nations that signed the Belém Declaration…