Bremworth rehires former staff and takes on Design Spun workers as Napier plant ramps up post-cyclone
Through the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), 15 candidates were referred to Bremworth, including former Design Spun staff.…
Onemana sinkhole near wastewater plant sparks beach health alert
“We are aware of a tomo (sinkhole) that has formed near the Onemana Wastewater Treatment Plant, and we…
new discovery could reshape crop breeding and resilience
Published in PNAS, the study shows that plants use the hormone abscisic acid (ABA) as a fast‑track messaging…
Synlait Milk warns of $77m to $82m half-year loss after Dunsandel issues
In addition, Synlait had taken a conservative approach and not recognised further deferred tax assets arising from unused…
Wild Blueberries Show Promise in Fight against Heart Disease and Diabetes
Wild blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) are North American perennial plants rich in polyphenols, including flavonoids, beneficial to human health.…
Japan restarting world’s biggest nuclear plant, offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster
Around 60% of residents oppose the restart, while 37% support it, according to a survey conducted in September.…
Let it grow: Panasonic’s plant formula boosts CO2 absorption
Biotechnology Novitek stimulant shown to boost yields, with carbon credit business in sight A farmer in Tamba, Japan,…
Ginseng adulteration remains a significant concern
The new publication summarizes information on the authenticity of 910 commercial ginseng products reported in 48 peer-reviewed publications.…
Far North District Council plans new Paihia-ÅŒpua-Waitangi water treatment plant
Haruru resident Aaron Stott said the water has a foul smell and a bad taste, particularly during summer.…
New study traces how Earth’s alpine plant diversity evolved-Xinhua
This photo taken on June 8, 2021 shows a view of Tekes County in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture,…
Orchid enthusiasts call for greater protection for native species facing habitat threats
In March 1802 when Matthew Flinders was circumnavigating Terra Australis on the Investigator his botanist Robert Brown recorded…
Rocket Lab barges giant Neutron ‘hungry hippo’ nose cone out of Warkworth
The nose cone will top the 43m tall, 7m diameter Neutron rocket, due to be placed on a…