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Wellington's 'phantom dumper' tracked
The Wellington City Council and a water company are tracking a "phantom dumper" who has been disposing potentially dangerous…
Brian Fallow: Depletion of natural capital a cost to all
If a river is turned into a drain, how much is lost? If bees are deprived of a healthy diet, how long will it be before…
Rock reveals likelihood of life on Mars
After almost a decade of exploring the surface of Mars, Nasa's rover has found the strongest evidence yet for the presence…
Consent deadline for Chch Council
Christchurch City Council has been given a fortnight to speed up its consenting process, or power to grant consents will…
Environment
Govt targets land bank 'super profits'
New Zealand's government wants to trim "super profits" from land banking which it says is the biggest impediment to housing…
Animals
This wolf's leader of the pack
In New Zealand, motorcyclists must be on the lookout for other vehicles, wandering farm animals and the occasional possum…
Pollution
Tullia Jack: Hygiene hype deserves a rethink
If you're worried about dressing ethically, chances are you think about sweatshop conditions in developing countries, writes…
Climate Change
Past points to daunting future
Herald series: Smart science Kiwis behind the microscope Researching the history of Antarctica has given scientists like…
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NRL: Warriors fourth straight win
Roosters 12 Warriors 23 It might now be safe to say the Warriors are back. They won their fourth game in a row and…
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