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Large waves are apparently to blame for breaking up…
Dubai gives its blessing to going green
Dubai is on a mission to cut power and water use as the rising costs of fuel and desalination threaten future growth.
'On the verge of the sixth extinction'
Species of plants and animals are becoming extinct at least 1000 times faster than they did before humans arrived on the…
Drinking water from poo nearly ready for market
A technology for extracting drinkable water from manure is on its way to commercial application this year, a US university…
Extinct for 4m years, until found here
An animal believed to have been extinct for four million years has been found near Picton.
Environment
Joint effort gives takahe sanctuary at Tawharanui
Takahe are famous for one of the most dramatic comebacks in conservation history — but they're not out of the woods yet.
Animals
Ants more efficient than Google
The dedication and stamina of the worker ant were celebrated in Aesop's Fables - in contrast to the lazy, singing grasshopper…
Pollution
NZ air quality continues to improve
Air quality in New Zealand has continued to improve over the past decade, but winter smoke from wood and coal burners is…
Element magazine
Power Technology revs up renewables
Power Technology, a veteran specialist and distributor in power systems, is breaking new ground in the renewable energy…
Climate Change
Breeding stock for a changing climate
American scientists are attempting to breed chickens that can cope with scorching heat as part of a series of government-funded…
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Rugby Highlights: Reds 38 Highlanders 31
Back rower Jake Schatz's second try of the night two minutes after the fulltime siren gave Queensland a 38-31 Super Rugby…
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