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Farming and food force way onto COP28 table
A prominent declaration on farming and food kicks off the UN climate summit, and could have implications for farmers and politicians here, writes Rod Oram
COP28: As nations admit climate loss and damage, one industry still wins
Oil mogul ensures opening of UN climate summit avoids any talk of phasing out fossil fuels
The edible landscape where all can enjoy the fruits of others’ labour
Our public spaces, parks and gardens are largely ornamental – they could offer so much more repurposed as a place to provide free food for…
Reviving oil and gas exploration will make NZ a ‘pariah’ state
Where climate change appears in the new Government’s coalition agreements, it is usually in the context of scrapping or deprioritising climate policies
ENVIRONMENT
Deaths at the Cape: Little spotted kiwi ‘neglected’
Tours for wealthy tourists continued at Cape Sanctuary in 2017 despite many missing kiwi
Deaths at the Cape: evidence ignored, says whistleblower
An investigation into 25 kiwi deaths favoured a private sanctuary, a whistleblower claims
Community celebrates legal win over water bottling giant
A Supreme Court decision could have wide-ranging implications for companies seeking water consents
conservation
Cautious optimism after takahē’s rebirth
As a milestone is marked in efforts to save the almost-extinct bird the man who brought it back to ‘life’ is remembered, writes Vaneesa Bellew
Striking gold hits obstacles
Conservation groups, prepare for battle – we’re likely to see more mining applications as the country’s new chief executive promises economic benefits from going underground
Irrigation giant found wanting on fish bypass
Central Plains Water didn’t prove its fish screen on the Rakaia River was effective
Smoke alarms in huts: Conservation Dept explains tech and safety imperatives
Backcountry huts to meet the same regulations as city buildings
MOBILITY
E-scooters have never been ‘Devil Wagons’
Electric scooters have had a bad press ever since their invention, but there are many positives
Convenient cities become conspiracy targets
How did a vision to make cities more people-friendly become twisted into a dystopian plot?
That's the Spirit – making a sea change
The ship that's changed 80,000 lives, the Spirit of New Zealand is now on a course to enhance the health of the Hauraki Gulf, with the help of its young crew and partners ashore.
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Paddon urges motorsport world to speed up change
Champion Kiwi driver Hayden Paddon wants the motorsport world to speed up a switch to alternative energy powering rally cars.
Electric transport in 10 years: wireless charging on the move
A future of wireless EV charging is close, but there are challenges to overcome
The future of transport is electric
Countries need to get the policy mix right to encourage the switch to electric vehicles
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