AI robots and drones to assist in Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup
Three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant contain 880 tons of debris. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura) MASATOSHI IDA August…
Central Queensland fossilised fruits discovery changes understanding of plant evolutionary history
When scientists were first handed exceptionally preserved fossils from rural central Queensland, they were stumped. “It was an…
Rugby, Black Ferns v Wallaroos: Amarante Sititi shocked with lock spot but embracing opportunity
“Ever since I was little, I’ve always wanted to become a Black Fern. Watching some of the women…
Person dies after being trapped in machine at Ōtāhuhu meat processing plant
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Hawke’s Bay growers withdraw bid for Hastings McCain plant
However, grower spokesperson Hew Dalrymple said the equipment was no longer available. The plant was scheduled to cease…
French company Malteurop closing Marton malt plant at end of September
Malteurop was approached by the Chronicle for comment but declined at this stage. Federated Farmers arable chairman for…
Government gives Fletcher Building $60m for Golden Bay Cement
The deal recognises the strategic importance of domestic cement manufacturing to New Zealand’s infrastructure supply chain and national…
385-Million-Year-Old Amber Found in China
Paleontologists in China have discovered what they say is the earliest confirmed pieces of amber ever found, a…
Rotorua wastewater treatment plant upgrade nears completion
“On a peak day, during storm events, that can now go up to 72,000 once the upgrade is…
NZ is running out of gas – but is it really wise to spend billions on an LNG terminal?
On August 13, 2024, Methanex suspended production at its Motunui plant, which converts natural gas into methanol for…
Should the Govt buy a closing McCain factory? The Greens say it’s worth trying
The plant is scheduled to cease operations on January 31, 2027, after the year’s processing and packing season.…
Te Maunga wastewater plant issue blamed for odour in Pāpāmoa, Arataki
Tauranga City Council today linked the “strong odours” to operational issues at the Te Maunga Wastewater Treatment Plant.…